Gaffney in Cherokee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Settlemyer Building
601-603 North Limestone Street
— Gaffney Historic District —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 22, 2022
1. Settlemyer Building Marker
This 1903 building was nicknamed "hole in the wall" due to a recessed 3rd story balcony. Featured on the corner entrance is a marble ionic column. Past businesses include Gaffney Drug Co., Western Union Telegraph and Cherokee Savings Bank.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 35° 4.594′ N, 81° 38.775′ W. Marker is in Gaffney, South Carolina, in Cherokee County. Marker is on North Limestone Street (State Highway 150) just north of East Robinson Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, on the right/north side of the southeast corner entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 North Limestone Street, Gaffney SC 29340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Commercial Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Brown Building (a few steps from this marker); Gaffney Mfg. Company Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith's Pool Parlor
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Regarding Settlemyer Building. Contributing property, Gaffney Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #86000602.
From National Register nomination:
Constructed in 1903, this three-story brick building was the home of the Cherokee Savings Bank for many years. The building features a corner entrance with a marble Ionic column. Pilasters divide the upper facade and at the roof line is a corbelled brick cornice. Windows on the third story have rounded arches; a recessed balcony is also located on the third floor.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Gaffney Commercial Historic District
Also see . . . Gaffney Commercial Historic District.
The district encompasses 41 contributing building in the central(Submitted on November 14, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)business district of Gaffney. Most of the buildings were built after 1900 and before 1930 and are primarily commercial buildings in vernacular commercial interpretations of the Italianate, Romanesque Revival, Renaissance Revival, Art Deco, and Neoclassical styles. All of the buildings are of brick construction and vary from one to four stories in height. The downtown area, which continues to be a center of Gaffney commerce, retains much of its early 20th century character.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 22, 20222. Settlemyer Building (southeast corner entrance)(features marble Ionic column • marker is on the right side of entrance)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 22, 2022
3. Settlemyer Building (east elevation)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 22, 2022
4. Settlemyer Building (southeast elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 14, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
