City Directories and History: The McMeekin home was originally constructed in circa 1917 as a design by Rock Hill architect Alfred D. Gilchrist for Kitt Rion McMaster. In 1937, Dr. Samuel Lindsay, purchased the home and lived here until 1949 when prominent businessman Hayne D. McMeekin purchased the house. Mrs. McMeekin continued living here after her husbands death and in 1989 their son and his family acquired the house.
The McMeekin home retains most of the original architectural features outlined for construction when designed by the architect. Wide halls, large formal rooms and great exterior entertaining areas make this a delightful early 20th century home in which the third generation of the McMeekin family enjoys living. A modern kitchen and other updates to the home have preserved the usefulness of the dwelling while maintaining its original fine features and character.
Alfred D. Gilchrist was born and educated in Manchester, England and came to America in 1900. In 1912 he arrived in Rock Hill and began practicing architecture. Several building can be attributed to him; Ebenezer School – 1921, Stevenson Theater, Oakland Avenue Pres. Church, and several buildings at Winthrop University. His son, William P. Gilchrist worked as a designer and draftsman with the firm. Following WWII, Gilchrist associated with W. Lewis Cook in the firm Gilchrist and Cook. That firm had buildings including: Woodland Un. Methodist Church, Park Baptist Church and homes and schools. Ms. Bessie L. Garrison, Rock Hill Historical Research Papers #10 – 1952.
Informative links: Winthrop Un. Pettus Archives
The Rock Hill Record reported on Feb. 7, 1907 – “Broker J. Edgar Poag (of Rock Hill), held a successful auction in Winnsboro for Fortune Park Heights. Every lot was sold, 20 in the front and 11 in the back.”
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