City Directories and History: 1958 – Ben M. Nivens, Lidie G. Howard, 1966 – Bessie C. Nivens, Current Steve and Mindy McCrae
The Yorkville Enquirer of Nov. 29, 1883 reported – “Clark Brothers will close their business by the end of the year due to the ill health of Mr. R. Frank Clark. The firm has been in business for over 25 years. They will be succeeded by Mr. James H. Riddle who has been with the firm for two years.”
The Rock Hill Herald announced on May 5, 1887 – “Mr. James H. Riddle is building a handsome residence on Kings Mountain Street.”
The home was originally owned by the Riddle family and was built around 1887. The house exemplifies the charm of the Victorian Age in its wrap around porches supported by turned columns and fine sculptured frieze work. The dormer features imbricate shingles, decorative carvings, a pediment, and a blind window. A recessed transom and sidelights frame the main door. This home was restored in 1989. Present owner-occupants are Mr. and Mrs. Steve McCrae. [Courtesy of the Yorkville Historical Society – 2002]
The Rock Hill Herald reported on June 14, 1883 – “Additions are being made to Dr. Kuykendal’s house and being thoroughly repaired.”
The Yorkville Enquirer reported on Jan. 4, 1888 – “The firm of Riddle Pegram has been dissolved. The business will now be run by James H. Riddle. Mr. Pegram is retiring and has bought the brick storehouse on Congress Street now owned by C.G. Parrish.”
The Yorkville Enquirer reported on Jan. 7, 1891 via an ad, “the new firm of Riddle and Carroll involved in groceries and cotton buying. The principles are J.H. Riddle and W.R. Carroll.”
The Yorkville Enquirer contained an ad on May 14, 1902 for Riddle and Carroll advertising High Noon Coffee and S.C. Tea.
Nov. 15, 1895 – The YV Enquirer reported “Rev. B.H. Grier has moved from Cartwright Ave., to the residence of Mr. J.H. Riddle on Kings Mountain Street.” Later on Nov. 15, 1895 the paper also stated – “Mr. J.H. Riddle has begun erection of a handsome cottage on Kings Mountain Street next door to his former residence. Reese Foster, colored, has the contract. The cottage will be occupied by Dr. C.M. Kuykendal.”
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