Spartanburg in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Arthur Prysock/Ira Tucker
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Photographed by Brian Scott, February 14, 2011
1. Arthur Prysock Marker (original)
1929-1997
A highly adaptable performer, his popular recordings included blues tunes, jazz standards, a disco hit ("When Love is New") and even the iconic 1970s Lowenbrau beer jingle.
1925-2008
Born in Spartanburg, Tucker was a powerful vocalist and high-energy performer who has been widely credited with inspiring later secular artists ranging from the Temptations to James Brown.
Erected 2011 by Spartanburg Philharmonic.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners, and the South Carolina, Spartanburg Music Trail series lists.
Location. 34° 56.92′ N, 81° 56.092′ W. Marker is in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and North Daniel Morgan Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 198 West Main Street, Spartanburg SC 29306, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Downtown Spartanburg Pocket Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 175th Anniversary Spartan Lodge No. 70 A.F.M. (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Cantrell Wagon Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlos Moseley/Peter Cooper (within shouting distance of this marker); James Reese / Fayssoux McLean (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spartanburg Water Works (about 300 feet away); Spartanburg Town Clock (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spartanburg.
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1. Arthur Prysock. Arthur Prysock (2 January 1929 – 7 June 1997) was an American jazz singer best known for his live shows and his baritone influenced by Billy Eckstine. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. "When Love is New".
Photographed by Brian Scott, February 14, 2011
2. Ira Tucker Marker (original)
3. Lowenbrau Jingle. "Here's to good friends..." (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
4. Ira Tucker. Ira Tucker Sr. (May 17, 1925 – June 24, 2008) was the lead singer with the American gospel group The Dixie Hummingbirds. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
5. The Dixie Hummingbirds. The Dixie Hummingbirds are an influential American gospel music group, spanning more than 80 years from the jubilee quartet style of the 1920s, through the "hard gospel" quartet style of Gospel's golden age in the 1940s and 1950s, to the eclectic pop-tinged songs of today. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
6. Spartanburg Music Trail. The Spartanburg Music Trail debuts in downtown Feb. 11. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Brian Scott, February 14, 2011
3. Arthur Prysock Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, February 14, 2011
4. Ira Tucker Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, February 14, 2011
5. Arthur Prysock / Ira Tucker Marker -
Cantrell Wagon Building
196 West Main Street
Cantrell Wagon Building
196 West Main Street
Built in 1900, this three-story brick building was originally a wagon factory. Presently vacant, the storefront has been altered in recent years with new windows and a doorway. The upper portion of the facade is three bays wide and consists of three rounded arch windows with an elliptical quad light transom. Over each transom is arched brick hood molding. Above the third-story central bay is a datestone and the building is topped with a corbelled brick cornice. The east elevation faces a vacant lot and has rounded arch sash windows. At the rear of the building a painted sign is visible reading "F.T. Cantrell Wagons." The interior is composed of large open spaces with an elevator shaft and few partitions. (Source: Spartanburg Historic District Nomination Form.)
Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025
6. Arthur Prysock Marker (updated)
Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025
7. Ira Tucker Marker (updated)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,372 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on February 24, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6, 7. submitted on February 24, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
