Our Newest Addition...

Sandra Smith

After nearly a year of work, and a beautiful new coat of exterior paint, the Lindler House in Ballentine is beacon of hope and the embodiment of the Palmetto Trust’s mission.   Not only is the pre-revolutionary war home now under contract, the story of this process is one we are very proud of.

Once threatened with demolition for a new Wal-Mart store, the Trust was able to intercede, open lines of communication and save the property.  Building relationships led to substantial grants from both the Wal-Mart foundation and the Richland County Conservation Commission for rehabilitation efforts.  Their role in this process is one that made this important project possible.

Soon, this home will live out its legacy as an economically contributing part of society – and after all, this is at the heart of the Trust’s mission – stimulating economic vitality through appropriate preservation of our historic architecture.

Perhaps the enthusiasm of Matt Sasser, from Meyers Brothers Properties, Inc of Atlanta, Georgia said it best when he made the following remarks on his involvement with the project:

“I am so proud to have been a part of this and the preservation of such an important part of SC history! Thank you giving me such a ‘once in a life time opportunity.’ It isn’t everyday that a Wal-Mart developer gets an opportunity like this. It has been a pleasure and honor!”

Four houses with historic district addresses on Morris Street in Anderson could be the only surviving slave alley in the Upstate, however without the caution of city leadership and the expertise of the Palmetto Trust, this piece of the state’s past could have been lost forever.

In late summer the National Trust for Historic Preservation in partnership with the Fireman's Fund Insurance announced 12 finalists for the Places That Matter Photo Contest.  We were overwhelmed with excitement to hear that our very own (and very cute) Alexandra Caroline Evett and her photo in front of the Bradley Boggs House in Pickens was selected as a finalist from the hundreds of entries.

For Immediate Release
September 14, 2009
Contact: Andy Hawkins, (803) 405-7487 day; (803) 364-3392 evening

PSA

The Save the Prosperity Depot Committee has scheduled a public forum for Tuesday, September 29 at 7pm at the Prosperity Civic Center Auditorium. The committee will give an update on all that has been going on behind the scenes and talk about the next step in saving the last standing depot in Newberry County.

Want to be involved and learn more about this important community project? Attend the forum, call 803-364-3392, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or even go on-line to www.palmettotrust.org.

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Background
On Wednesday, September 16th, the Columbia City Council will hold a hearing to determine the fate of the historic state hospital complex - located on Bull Street - as they consider the establishment of an Architectural Conservation District that would protect 45 of the 181 acres of the hospital site. Read More.

The Dawkins House, one of the most historic structures from South Carolina’s history is on the path to full restoration.

The Dawkins House, used as a refuge for the Palmetto State’s government in 1865 when Columbia was burned and its capital building destroyed, will now be restored to its former glory. Last week Peter Triggiani, an experienced historic preservationist, bought the house for one dollar from the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation and the Union/Laurens Commission on Higher Education.