The Yorkville Enquirer reported on Jan. 10, 1878 – “The store of Mrs. Sarah Heyman was entered by an escaped convict named Washington Mobley. He had amassed a stock of goods and was discovered by a night watchman while putting on a new suit of clothes.”
The Yorkville Enquirer of Sept. 4, 1879 reported – “Mr. Isaac Heyman, who has been engaged in the mercantile business in Camden has returned to his business in Chester.”
The Yorkville Enquirer reported on Aug. 5, 1880 – “The residence and store of Mrs. S. Heyman near the Depot is being greatly improved.”
On March 16, 1887 the YK Enquirer reported – “Mr. Isaac Heyman and family have left Chester for Micanopy, Florida where they will reside. Mr. Heyman was a merchant in Chester for over 30 years.”
City Directories and History: 1908 – Bros McKee, Star Pool Room, Star Pressing Company, 1940 – Robinson’s Women’s Clothing, 1958 – Georgia’s Clothing 1978 – American Red Cross, (# 105.5)
Also: 1908 – Starr Shaving Parlor, William Kennedy, Douglas & Wise, 1940 – Frances Beauty Shop, 1958 – Vacant, 1978 – New York Life Insurance
East side of Main Street, “The Hill” in downtown Chester, ca. 1980s. Courtesy of the SC Dept. of Archives and History
Erected by Samuel W. Mobley between 1858 & 1859, this one story brick structure with basement, features decorative curved cornice, stucco facade and handsome facade. It once housed Pryor and McKee Drug Store in the early 20th century. Known as the Heyman Building, this commercial structure most likely (R&R’s suggested history), is that it was constructed by George and Sarah Heyman in circa 1873, or at least heavily remodeled at that time. It has also served as the location of the Star Shaving Parlor.
In 2016, it is the offices of G. J. Winters. Click on the More Information (History) link, found under the primary image for added information.
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