Pettigru Street Historic District
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Pettigru Street Historic District is a historic tree-lined neighborhood east of Main Street in downtown Greenville, South Carolina
. It is home to 88 structures built between 1890 and 1930 with the majority built between 1910 and 1930. It is known for its wide variety of architectural styles including Queen Anne, Colonial Revival
, and Bungalow
. The area is an example of evolution of architectural style from the Victorian era
to the early 1930s similar to the growth in the city of Greenville as a whole during that time.
The land belonged to the James Boyce and Rowley families until the turn of the century. At that time, the land was divided into multiple lots, development increased, and several new streets were added. It was home to the prominent business people and mill owners in the area.
Nominated in 1981, the Pettigru Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1982 making it the largest district in the city. It is one of several historic listings
in the town of Greenville. The district is a mixture of both commercial and residential properties, but remains largely residential to this day. Key properties include the Poinsett Club on East Washington Street, Hayne School on Toy Street, and Pettigru Place Bed and Breakfast on Pettigru Street.
Greenville, South Carolina
-Law and government:The city of Greenville adopted the Council-Manager form of municipal government in 1976.-History:The area was part of the Cherokee Nation's protected grounds after the Treaty of 1763, which ended the French and Indian War. No White man was allowed to enter, though some families...
. It is home to 88 structures built between 1890 and 1930 with the majority built between 1910 and 1930. It is known for its wide variety of architectural styles including Queen Anne, Colonial Revival
Colonial Revival architecture
The Colonial Revival was a nationalistic architectural style, garden design, and interior design movement in the United States which sought to revive elements of Georgian architecture, part of a broader Colonial Revival Movement in the arts. In the early 1890s Americans began to value their own...
, and Bungalow
Bungalow
A bungalow is a type of house, with varying meanings across the world. Common features to many of these definitions include being detached, low-rise , and the use of verandahs...
. The area is an example of evolution of architectural style from the Victorian era
Victorian era
The Victorian era of British history was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. It was a long period of peace, prosperity, refined sensibilities and national self-confidence...
to the early 1930s similar to the growth in the city of Greenville as a whole during that time.
The land belonged to the James Boyce and Rowley families until the turn of the century. At that time, the land was divided into multiple lots, development increased, and several new streets were added. It was home to the prominent business people and mill owners in the area.
Nominated in 1981, the Pettigru Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1982 making it the largest district in the city. It is one of several historic listings
National Register of Historic Places listings in Greenville, South Carolina
This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Greenville, South Carolina.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Greenville, South Carolina, United States...
in the town of Greenville. The district is a mixture of both commercial and residential properties, but remains largely residential to this day. Key properties include the Poinsett Club on East Washington Street, Hayne School on Toy Street, and Pettigru Place Bed and Breakfast on Pettigru Street.