City Directories and History: Dr. Harry Wilds, a local family physician, and his wife built this residence circa 1924. It was designed by architect Deverreaux, a Northern family friend of the Wilds. (Information – Aiken Chamber of Commerce)
Aiken Winter Colony Historic District III is important as an intact collection of residences constructed for and rented by winter residents. Aiken Preparatory School, established in 1916 by Louise Eustis Hitchcock for the sons of winter residents, drew many colonists to this area. Two of the properties in the district are cottages associated with the Palmetto Inn, which is no longer standing. The Herman Hahn House was the home of Herman Hahn who ran a specialty grocery store which catered to the winter residents.
Aiken Winter Colony Historic District III consists of forty-two properties constructed between ca. 1889 and ca. 1930. The properties include Aiken Preparatory School and residences constructed for and rented by winter residents. The properties, which range from one-story cottages to large estates with dependencies, are located along tree-lined streets, many of which are divided by park-like medians. Nine of the properties in the district are not associated with the Winter Colony theme, but are similar to many of the more modest properties and contribute visually to the character of the district. (NR File Data)
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