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Gaffney Commercial Historic District
 
Capri Theater (<i>northwest elevation</i>) image, Touch for more information
By Cosmos Mariner, April 22, 2022
Capri Theater (northwest elevation)
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1 South Carolina, Cherokee County, Gaffney — Capri Theater302 North Limestone Street — Gaffney Historic District —
This 1908 structure opened as a meeting hall; and served as Becker's Bakery from 1929-1936. In Nov. 1936, a stage and screen were added, becoming home to the Cherokee Theater, hosting musical talent that passed through Gaffney. In 1970, the facility . . . Map (db m210091) HM
2 South Carolina, Cherokee County, Gaffney — Star Theatre400 North Limestone Street — Gaffney Historic District —
It cost $20,000 to construct this building in 1902. The first performance "A Colonial Girl" starred Bertha Creighton and took place on October 2, 1902. "The Star" featured stage shows, silent movies, and later, movies with sound. After 35 years at . . . Map (db m210023) HM
3 South Carolina, Cherokee County, Gaffney — Sinkoe Building414 North Limestone Street — Gaffney Historic District —
This building was constructed in 1929. The basement clothing department, added in 1953 was not part of the original construction. Graham Cash Company occupied this property from 1929 until 2002. In 2008, the building was purchased by Gayle White, . . . Map (db m210092) HM
4 South Carolina, Cherokee County, Gaffney — Chronicle Place423 North Limestone Street — Gaffney Historic District —
This building was built in 1903 by Mr. L. Baker. After the addition of 7 vaults and safes, Merchants and Planters National Bank opened in 1914. Two giant, walk-in, side-by side vaults still to this day operate on a time lock system. This three-story . . . Map (db m210093) HM
5 South Carolina, Cherokee County, Gaffney — Smith's Pool Parlor510 North Limestone Street — Gaffney Historic District —
The original building at this location was built in 1896 by J. Galloway and sold to M. L. Ross in 1900. After several attempts to correct the falling foundation, a new structure replaced the old in 1916. Ross sold half interest in his pool room to . . . Map (db m210097) HM
6 South Carolina, Cherokee County, Gaffney — Brown Building521 North Limestone Street — Gaffney Historic District —
This Building was built in 1915 by Horace Brown. It features a crenellated parapet with stone coping and Tudor design concrete panels. The storefront retains its original Tudor arches at the entrances. This three-story brick building once housed The . . . Map (db m210056) HM
7 South Carolina, Cherokee County, Gaffney — Commercial Hotel600 North Limestone Street — Gaffney Historic District —
This building was constructed in 1899 by J.D. Goudelock for the purpose of a hotel. Commercial Hotel opened its doors on July 1, 1900. In 1929, Mace Pennington opened the Majestic Cafe. The cafe was renovated in 1947, installing the huge booths at . . . Map (db m210052) HM
8 South Carolina, Cherokee County, Gaffney — Settlemyer Building601-603 North Limestone Street — Gaffney Historic District —
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.Map (db m210098) HM
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9 South Carolina, Cherokee County, Gaffney — Gaffney Mfg. Company Store616 North Limestone Street — Gaffney Historic District —
Circa 1905, this building is listed on the 1910 map as a hardware store, being built by Gaffney Manufacturing and used as their company store. In 1913, Gaffney Furniture Co. moved into the establishment, showcasing furniture sales on the 1st floor . . . Map (db m210299) HM
 
 
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