Florence Downtown Historic District

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Florence Downtown Historic District
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LocationPortions of West Evans, North Dargan St., and South Dargan St, Florence, South Carolina
Coordinates 34°11′52″N79°45′59″W / 34.19778°N 79.76639°W / 34.19778; -79.76639
Area4.9 acres (2.0 ha)
Architectural styleLate 19th And 20th Century Revivals
NRHP reference No. 08000621 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 2, 2008

Florence Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at Florence, Florence County, South Carolina. The district encompasses 24 contributing buildings in the central business district of Florence. The district's buildings were built between about 1890 and 1940. Most buildings are two-story brick buildings with embellished cornices. Many are characterized by flat rooflines, decorative brick moldings, and vertical pilasters. While all the properties have been modified to include modern storefronts, the upper facades are largely intact and retain their integrity. [2] [3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Kendra Cobbs (May 2008). "Florence Downtown Historic District" (pdf). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
  3. "Florence Downtown Historic District, Florence County". National Register Properties in South Carolina. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Retrieved October 20, 2012. and accompanying map