City Directories and History: 1904 – J.P. Giles, Grocer, 1917 – Rock Hill Candy & Fruit Company, Davis Meat Market, 1946 – Parker Clothing Company, Sanitary Barber Shop, Central Drug Company, (147.5) Brownie Studio Company, 1964 – Langston’s Men’s Clothing, (#147) Crafts Shoes
The Rock Hill Record of Feb. 2, 1904 contained an ad for J.P. Giles Grocery, located at 147 East Main Street. The advertisement featured hams for sale at this store.
The Rock Hill Record on Feb. 22, 1912 contained an ad announcing the purchase of the Cash Market at 147 East Main St., by John A. Neely, who has worked there for some time. It will now be known as Neely’s Market and will sell the very best of meats.
The Herald reported on Aug. 10, 1914 – “that a new store building will be erected on Main St., by John T. Roddey. It is one the vacant lot opposite the Air Dome. It will be a one story brick building with plate glass and will be 35′ – 120’…”
Image of the Langston Building in the 1970s. Courtesy of the Mendenhall Collection
The Record reported on April, 9, 1923 – on the upcoming wedding of James Stathopoulos of the Rock Hill Fruit and Candy Company and Ms. Alexandria Ardamis of Spartanburg. The wedding will be held on April 15th.
Also see – Lot #7 – North
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