Standing Tall Greenville Chamber Of Commerce Building 1925 Art

by Reid Callaway

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Standing Tall Greenville Chamber Of Commerce Building 1925 Art

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Reid Callaway

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Standing Tall....by Reid Callaway
1925 Greenville Building Art
Chamber Of Commerce Building Art

The chamber of commerce building was one of the first skyscrapers to be built in Greenville. The ten-story rectangular building was constructed in 1925. The building was constructed in a period when Granville was enjoying a high-level of prosperity. The Chamber of Commerce building was part of the building wave that flourished in Greenville in the 1920s. Architecturally the Chamber of Commerce building is a fine example of skyscraper designed of the early 20th century. The building shows the influence of the Chicago School of skyscraper design and also of the Neo-Classical style.

The composition, a tripartite design with base, shart and capital, is based on the classical column. This skyscraper has brick sheathing laid in Flemish bond and a first story with smooth ashler stone quoins. The two-story base has classical detailing: stone window sills and architraves, a stone door surround featuring two eagle motifs and stone keystone over the first floor windows. The roof story features tall arched windows above a stone belt course. A brick and stone frieze with transoms and stone panels is below the broad cornice that terminates the building. The firm of Beacham and LeGrand designed the building; J.E. Sirrine and Company served as engineers. Listed in the National Register July 1, 1982.

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