This Building Has History ™
Name: Friedheim Home
Architect: Julian S. Starr
Builder: Julian S. Starr
Constructed: 1909
Shortly after the Civil War, the E.R. Mills home was constructed on this lot. In 1866, Arnold Friedheim, a German immigrant and Confederate veteran settle in Rock Hill, opening a small shop on Main Street. By 1898, the business had grown to include the sale of clothing and shoes, groceries, hardware, buggies, harnesses and furniture. The Friedheim family, including Arnold’s three brothers, had become leading figures in the social, business, cultural life of Rock Hill.
In 1909, Arnold Friedheim and his wife Sophie built a home where the E.R. Mills house had once stood. It was a showplace, classical revival home, which occupied the entire block bounded by Main, Saluda and Black Streets and Elizabeth Lane. The home was constructed by Julian S. Starr, an active builder and self-proclaimed architect, although he had no architectural training. The house was a highly impressive structure which became known as the “White Palace.” This lot is now the location of the Rock Hill Municipal parking lot, located next to First Presbyterian Church.
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