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Winthrop University

SCIWAY — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:56:45 +0000

Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University was founded in 1886 as the Winthrop Training School for Teachers. It was named for Robert Charles Winthrop, a noted philanthropist and head of the Peabody Education Board.

In 1891, the school was renamed the South Carolina Industrial and Winthrop Normal College and became the first state-supported college for women in South Carolina. The name was changed to Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women in 1920. Winthrop remained a female college until the early 1970s when it became coeducational.

The above picture shows Tillman Hall, the first building constructed on the campus. Originally called Main Building, Tillman Hall was completed in 1894 and is one of the few remaining examples of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture in South Carolina. The building was renamed in 1962 to honor former South Carolina governor and early advocate of the school Benjamin R. Tillman. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

SCIWAY thanks photographer Gary Killough of Summerville for sharing this picture he took in April 2012.

Cherry Park

SCIWAY — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:29:57 +0000

Cherry Park in Rock Hill is one of South Carolina‘s most popular public parks. Known for its unrivaled softball and baseball facilities, it’s the second sports venue to be inducted into the National Softball Association’s Hall of Fame. This 68-acre park also includes playgrounds, five multipurpose fields, lighted trails, and picnic areas.

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At the entrance of the park stands a 14-foot bronze statue of “Mighty Casey,” the fictional slugger made famous by Ernest Thayer in his 1888 poem, Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888. Go here to learn more about the poem and read it in its entirety.

SCIWAY would like to thank Carol Gant of Rock Hill for submitting this picture she took in 2004.

House of Firewood

SCIWAY — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:54:34 +0000

This one-of-a-kind house of firewood can be found in Rock Hill, located in York County. The sign above the door gives a phone number and says “The Wood Pecker.” SCIWAY thanks Jerry Bridgers for submitting these pictures he took in 2008.

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Jerry writes: “The building is entirely stacked firewood and the interior is actually a room. Admittance to the room was not allowed. Probably in fear of careless smokers!”

Glencairn Garden

SCIWAY — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:54:34 +0000

Started as a backyard garden in 1928, Glencairn Garden is now an 11-acre oasis located in Rock Hill. The garden is surrounded by an old residential neighborhood and has sidewalks which connect it to downtown, Winthrop University, and other small parks and greenways throughout Rock Hill. Glencairn Garden was the original inspiration for the Come-See-Me Festival held each year in April. The festival celebrates the city of Rock Hill and is one of the largest volunteer-run festivals in the Southeast.

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Glencairn is an English-style garden and many residents enjoy picnicking on its expansive lawns and strolling along its shady walkways. It is also a popular place for weddings, school field trips, and community events. College classes from Winthrop are often held here when the weather is nice.

As you can see in this lovely picture, the garden explodes with blooms from late March to mid-April, with some 3,500 azalea bushes to enjoy. You will also find dogwoods, wisteria, and camellias to name just a few.

SCIWAY extends a special thanks to Carol Gant for sharing this photo she took in April 2007.