101 East Curtis Street

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101 East Curtis Street
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101 East Curtis Street
General information
Location101 E. Curtis St., Simpsonville, South Carolina
Coordinates 34°44′16″N82°15′18″W / 34.73778°N 82.25500°W / 34.73778; -82.25500
Completed1886
Technical details
Floor count2
Groundsless than one acre
Design and construction
Architect(s)Sidney J. Wilson

101 East Curtis Street, in Simpsonville, South Carolina, is the oldest brick building in the city. It is a two-story building with a brick exterior. It was built in 1886 by Sidney J. Wilson. It was called Wilson's Store and sold groceries. The upstairs has been used for various purposes from apartments to a doctor's office. [1] It is located across the street from the Burdette Building and the Simpsonville Clock Tower.

Mural

On the side of the building is a mural titled Balancing Act. It symbolizes all the industries in Simpsonville being carefully balanced to make a diverse city. It was commissioned Provident Community Bank and designed by Tom Stanley and Shaun Cassidy. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Historic Walking Tour" (pdf). City of Simpsonville. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  2. "2007 - Balancing Act". Tom Stanley. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  3. "Enjoy the Simple Pleasures of Simpsonville". discoversouthcarolina.com. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  4. "Art Professors Plan Mural Installation in Simpsonville" (pdf). Winthrop University. 29 January 2007. Retrieved 2 October 2023.