The Markley Carriage Paint Factory

This two-story brick paint shop building on the Reedy River in downtown Greenville was built by J.E. Sirrine in 1904 as part of Markley Carriage Factory and hardware complex (Greenville Coach Factory).
The Greenville Coach Factory, Paint Shop and Blacksmith buildings were built in 1846 as a part of a 13-building complex on the Reedy River. In 1856 the Greenville Coach Factory employed one hundred men and was described as the largest carriage factory below the Potomac. Due to the rise of the automobile the production of the wagons and carriages declined and Mr. Markley sold the Coach Factory in 1911, bringing the seventy-six year old company to a close. Mrs. Eugenia Duke, a ordinary Greenville mother, perfected her unusual recipe for mayonnaise and sold homemade sandwiches with an unique taste. Word spread quickly, demand grew and Mrs. Duke decided to buy the old carriage factory paint shop and altered the building’s interior to accommodate the Duke’s Production Company. The building became the first factory for the production of Duke’s mayonnaise in 1925. Duke’s mayonnaise was sold to C.F. Sauer in 1929, but still operates under the same name. A larger Duke’s plant was built in 1955 off Laurens Road, and the two-story brick paint shop building has been vacant since 1958.
Today, this unique open-air brick structure is now called Wyche Pavilion and serves as a favorite locale open-air venue for events. It is part of the Peace Center for the Performing Arts. Rather than demolish the historic complex, the architects decided to restore the buildings and incorporate them into The Peace Center. The former Coach Factory building houses the Shirley Roe Cabaret Theatre, the Founders’ Room, a private dining room, and a full-service restaurant. The adjacent DowBrands Amphitheatre, located on the Reedy River provides an ideal setting for outdoor concerts, festivals, and parties. The Peace Center includes the Peace Concert Hall, a magnificent hall which seats 2,100 and the Gunter Theatre, a intimate 400-seat theatre.

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Return to the Green Irish Festival

Return to the Green is held each March, on the Sunday prior to St. Patrick’s Day. This Irish festival and one-day event is set in historic Falls Park against the backdrop of the Reedy River. The celebration includes traditional Celtic music, bagpipes, dance, Irish food, drinks and a variety of children’s activities. Wear green and bring the entire family.
Greenville’s St. Baldrick’s will also be held in conjunction with the family celebration of Irish culture.
Men, women and children go bald in solidarity with kids who typically lose their hair during cancer treatment. The shavees solicit donations for their willingness to lose their hair for a good cause. All funds go to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, supporting childhood cancer research.
Last year’s event raised about $50,000 in Greenville, and the Foundations hopes to double that amount this year.

Irish Cara Club

St. Baldrick’s

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Mice on Main Street

Nine hidden little bronze mice are a special attraction for children and a sort of scavenger hunt on downtown Greenville’s main street. Children of all ages are invited to search for these mice, which are hidden on both sides along a nine-block stretch of Main Street between the Hyatt & the Westin Poinsett hotels. Mother Maggie, father Marvin, Marvin Jr., Marcley, Millie, Mitch, Melissa, Millfin and Miles are all placed on or above ground level. To find the mice you can get the ‘Mice of Main’ book or a list of clues. The adorable list with cute little mouse illustrations will be the mark of a ‘mission accomplished’ for younger kids. This wonderful idea was a school project of a local high school student, Jim Ryan, and is based on the popular children’s book ‘Goodnight Moon’.
A bronze version of this favorite book, and the first mouse, Mr. Mickey, are mounted on the fountain in front of the Hyatt Regency hotel.

Greenville Visitor Center

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Gassaway Mansion

This anachronistic stone castle, called the Gassaway Mansion is one of Greenville’s most astonishing buildings. This building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and strangely blends several architectural styles. It was built between 1920 and 1924 by Walter and Minnie Gassaway for $ 790,000 and was composed in part of stones gathered in 1919 from the old Vardy McBee grits mill. The grits mill was located in downtown Greenville along the Reedy River and dates back to 1776. Additional stones were brought in and were treated to match.

Prominent interior features of the mansion include 22,000 square feet, 5 floors, and 40 rooms, a grand, sweeping mahogany staircase, Waterford crystal chandeliers, rich cherry woodwork, wood paneling and flooring from New York, tiles from Italy, and stained glass windows from Tiffany’s.
The Greenville Art Association purchased the house in 1958 for use as a art museum. Because the house could no longer accommodate the growing art collection in the 70’s, the Art Association built a new Art Museum on Heritage Green and moved in spring 1974.

In 1977 the house was used as a church school by the Emanuel Temple. Today the mansion functions as an event facility for weddings.

The house is located at: 106 Dupoint Drive, Greenville, SC

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Anderson Art Center

The Anderson Arts Center is located in a renovated warehouse and includes an artisans’ center, classrooms, studio space, a permanent collection gallery and rotating gallery space.

The Center was originally established in 1972 and promotes and fosters the practice and appreciation of the arts in Anderson County and the surrounding areas in South Carolina. The Anderson Arts Center strives to meet the cultural needs of Anderson’s diverse community through local and national exhibits, comprehensive arts programming and art classes for all ages, and community based public art projects.

The Anderson Art Center is located at:
110 Federal Street, Anderson, SC
Anderson Art Center

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Lake Robinson

Lake John Robinson nestled between Greer, SC and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains is a man-made lake on the South Tyger River. The lake is operated by Greer Commission of Public Works.
Because it is a protected watershed, boat travel is limited to those with less than 10 horsepower, ensuring a serene experience amid beautiful wilderness.
Public access is provided by a public boat ramp and fishing pier. Boats up to 18 feet long with motors up to 10 horsepower are allowed on the lake. All watercraft must have a reservoir boat permit as well as a state vessel registration. If you would like to fish you will need a reservoir fishing permit as well as a state fishing license.

To enjoy the lake year round there are several lake communities on or near the lake, like Still Water or Blue Ridge Plantation. Stillwater offers Charleston-Style southern charm and is brimming with amenities, like Nature Trail, Botanical Garden, Farmer’s Market or Lake House. Stillwaters of Lake Robinson offers the sanctuary of gated, low-maintenance living with an abundance of nearby cultural opportunities.
Blue Ridge Plantation’s Lakeside Community is a custom home community offering homeowners wooded lots, a lakeside picnic area, exterior home accents, and lakefront lots.

Lake Robinson Recreation area
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Farmers Hall

The historic Farmers Hall Society building was built in 1826
in the Greek revival style.
This beautiful building is located on the southwest corner of the village green in downtown Pendleton.
It was planned as the District’s Court House, but the seat of government was moved before the building was completed.
The local farmers completed the building as the Farmer’s Hall Society building, and it has been in use by this organization ever since.
It is the oldest Farmers Hall still in continuous use in the US and Pendleton’s beautiful centerpiece.
The first floor was used as the U.S. Post Office and the second floor
as the meeting hall. Today a distinguished restaurant is located
on the first floor.
The Guard House, in the background was build in 1860 on the
former old town jail and serves as the magistrate’s office.

Pendelton Townsquare will host the event ‘Upstate Old Fashioned Children’s Games’ on 11/1/08 and ‘European Art & Music Fair on 11/8/08. Please find more information about both events at: events

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The Art Bomb

The Art Bomb is a non-profit organization providing working studio space for local artists.
It also promotes visual arts in the South Carolina Upstate area.
The historic Brandon Mill General Store in West Greenville has been renovated entirely by the artists.
It opened in 2003 and offers working studios for painters, metalsmiths, photographers and potters.
During the Open Studio weekend 11/1/08 - 11/2/08 the artist studios in The Art Bomb can be visited.

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New Greenville Photo Book !

Greenville, SC / Photo Book

252 beautiful Pictures from Greenville, and the Greenville area in South Carolina
Book - 84 pages
$ 24.90

You can pre-view and buy it at the Greenville Fan Store

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The Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway was originally called the ‘Appalachian Scenic Highway’. The project of the “Blue Ridge Parkway” placed under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service, started in 1935 and took over fifty-two years to complete. It runs from the southern terminus of Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive in Virginia to U.S. Route 441 at Oconaluftee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cherokee, North Carolina.
The Parkway has no direct interchanges with interstate highways, offers overlook and picnic areas, and commercial vehicles are prohibited. The roadway is not maintained during the wintertime and several sections which pass over higher elevations are often impassable and therefore closed from late fall to early spring.
Because the lush Blue Ridge Mountain range puts on one of the longest-running leaf color displays in the country, October is the month to enjoying nature’s grand show and the numerous events and art festivals in the Blue Ridge Mountains and in our area.

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Fall foliage:
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First Annual Fall Gallery Walk & Open House

The Greer Station Association presents the First Annual Fall Gallery Walk. Greer Station merchants will be showcasing the artwork of various students and instructors from the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Greenville Tech Greer Campus, as well as the work of local artists. On 9/11/08 the International Ballet will be at the beautiful restored Davenport and you can meet the dancers, see costumes up close, and check behind-the-scene photos from their productions.
There is also a exhibition of photographs from Greenville and Europe in 100 Trade Street.

Gallery Walks and Open House at 100 Trade Street are on
9/4/2008 and 9/11/2008 from 5:30 pm - 8 pm.

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The International Festival

The International Festival celebrates Spartanburg’s diverse community.
Enjoy diverse music and dance that spans the globe at the International Festival. Catch strolling performers or take a seat in front of four festival stages throughout the day in and around Barnet Park. Stroll through the International Folk Art Market, which features artists and cooperatives represting artists from across the globe. The International Boulevard of Foods offers a variety of foods from hina, Germany, Japan, Jamaica, Greece, France, Kenya, the Middle East, Laos, and much much more. Browse through exotic spices or authentic souvenirs at the Tourist Trade. The Avenue of Nations offers visitors to ask questions, learn about different cultures or reconnect with their roots.
At the International Kid’s Zone children can learn about other countries from around the world with hands on activities.
Come “Meet the World” through food, music, dance, art and more at the 23rd annual Spartanburg International Festival on September 27, 2008.

Saturday September 27, 2008
11 am - 6 pm

Barnett Park, Spartanburg, SC
International Festival

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Events List for 9/08

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The Price House

The Price House is a stately and unique brick house located near Spartanburg. Its sturdy Flemish-bond brick construction and three stories are not very common for this area. It was build in 1795 by Thomas and Ann Price on their 2,000 acre plantation. Thomas was a postmaster and operated a general store and tavern.
The "house of publick entertainment" provided room and board for stagecoach travelers.
The Price House can be visited year round on Sundays and between April-October on Saturdays, also.


Take I-26 to Exit 28. Take 221 S towards Woodruff turn left at second light onto Hobbysville Road, go ca.3.5 miles, turn right into Price House Road, go ca. 3/4 mile turn right on Oak View Farms Road, Price house is on the fork of Price House Road and Oak View Farms Road.

Open:
Year round Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm
April - October
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm

Cost: Adults $ 4 / Youth $ 2.50

1200 Oak View Farms Road,
Spartanburg, SC 29376
Call: 864-576-6546

Price House

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Immaculate and almost new home in convenient location.

This well maintained home with open floor plan and many upgrades sits on a large 1/2 acre lot with fenced backyard. The open and bright living room features a cathedral ceiling and beautiful laminate floors. The spacious white kitchen is equipped with top-quality stainless steel appliances.
Ceramic tiles in the dining room, kitchen and both bathrooms, laminate floors in the living room and carpet in all bedrooms. Washer, dryer and stainless steel refrigerator convey!
This property is conveniently located, close to BMW, I-85 and the airport, only minutes to Wade Hampton Blvd., shopping, dining, Greer, Spartanburg and Greenville.
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New events in the Upstate of South Carolina for September 2008

Our September‘08 edition of our newsletter and list of events has just been published.

Everyone who subscribed to it received the link to the most comprehensive list of events for the Upstate of South Carolina.
If you do not receive our newsletter you are able to sign up for it for free on our website:

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In case you have not received our newsletter with the link for the September events list, please find it here:

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The Upstate Shakespeare Festival

The Upstate Shakespeare Festival brings the magic of Shakespeare and other classic plays the Greenville, SC.

This free summer festival, which focuses on high quality and entertaining performs three different plays during the season.
All performances are Thrusday through Sunday starting at 7 pm.
Bring your chair or blanket and come early to find your perfect spot.

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Cool Splash !

Cool, play and splash in downtown Greenville.
Kids love to play and cool off in this beautiful water fountain at River Place in downtown Greenville.
The fountain can be found at River Place along the Reedy River.
River Place is located across the street from the new Falls Park and the award-winning Liberty Bridge.

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Cliff’s Cottage at Furman University

The 3,400-square-foot Cliffs Cottage at Furman University, a Southern Living Showcase home, opened in June for public tours to educate about living stylish but also eco-friendly.

It was built as a model of environmentally responsible design, sustainable building techniques and materials, and energy-saving systems.
From solar-panel systems to engineered wood, Bamboo flooring, stocked with energy-efficient appliances and even capable of generating power rather than draining it, to the insulated windows, this residential home has all the latest technological innovations in sustainable living. The commitment to sustainability has also been applied to the landscaping, the gardens, the rainwater collection systems, driveway and walkways surrounding the home.
Partners for the Cliffs Cottage are the Furman University, Southern Living, The Cliffs Communities, Duke Energy and Bank of America. Southern Living will feature The Cliffs Cottage Showcase Home and gardens in several issues of its magazine.

The Cliffs Cottage is open for the public on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Fridays 10 am - 2 pm,
Thursdays 10 am - 6 pm,
Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm and
Sundays noon - 4 pm

For more Information call : 864-294-2396

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New events in the Upstate of South Carolina for 7/08

Saturday Market in Greenville

We just published our June ‘08 edition of our newsletter and list of events.
You will find the most comprehensive list of events in the Upstate of South Carolina on our website:

Newsletter for July 2008

We hope you will find the information useful and enjoy the numerous events in the Upstate of South Carolina.

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Fine Arts Center Greenville, SC

Greenville’s Fine Art Center is a very unique and the first specialized arts school in South Carolina.
The Fine Arts Center provides advanced and comprehensive arts instruction to high school students who are artistically talented and would like to take intensive pre-professional studies.

All high school students can apply to the Fine Arts Center and are selected on basis of talent, interest, motivation and commitment to their disciplin.

Students are able to study theatre, dance, visual
arts, music, creative writing,
film and video production.
They attend classes at the Fine Arts Center five days a week, in the morning or afternoon, spending the remainder of their time in other academic
classes at the home high school.
Every year ca. 350 students attend the Fine Arts Center in Greenville and some ninety %
of that number go on to higher education.

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Lovely home in a quiet & private setting / $ 249,900

204 Westchester Way, Easley, SC
Listing Price :$ 249,900
MLS# : 1159401 ( Greenville)
MLS# : 165503 ( Anderson)
# of Bedrooms : 3
# of Full Baths : 2
# of Half Baths : 1
Year built : 1989
# of Acres : 0.5
Garage Capacity : 2

Rooms :
Formal dining room, Breakfast area, Living room, Florida room, laundry, two bedrroms, bathroom and master bedroom on second floor
Exterior: Vinyl siding
Floors : Hardwood, carpet, ceramic tiles, marble
Heating system : Natural gas, forced air
Cooling system : Electric, central forced
Water : public
Sewer : septic
Garbage pick-up : Private
Lot : cul-de-sac, pond, level lot, some trees
Foundation : Crawl space
Appliances : Dishwasher, oven- electric, disposal
Interior features : Ceiling fans, smoke detector, fireplace with gas logs, cable available, attic stairs, dryer connection, washer connection, walk-in-clostes
Master bedroom : Full bath, tub/shower, walk-in-closet

Driveway : Paved
Garage : attached, door opener
Exterior features : Deck, under ground irrigation

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This lovely home in a quiet, beautiful and private setting has everything you could wish for.
The main level features a dining room, open kitchen with breakfast area overlooking the private backyard, a spacious living room and a sunny florida room to enjoy the private setting.
Two roomy bedrooms, the recently renovated bathroom and a spacious master suite are located upstairs.
The beautiful and serene backyard and deck is perfect for relaxation or entertainment. This property is located in the popular Anderson school district 1, in a quiet, serene setting yet close to shopping, dining, with easy access to interstate I-85.
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Real Estate Statistics for the area of Greenville, SC for March 2008

Single family/ Condo / Townhouse on the market in March’08

Based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Greenville, South Carolina, Inc. for the period January 2007 to April 10th, 2008
Source: MLS / Greenville

While representative of the market activity, these figures may not include all sales brokered by Member firms, and should not be viewed as all inclusive of sales transacted within the reference time periods

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Thornblade

Thornblade is a popular golf community in the heart of Greenville’s growing eastside.
The golf course and park-like setting, tree-lined street, wide avenues,
a lake and the variety of beautiful properties are just some of the reasons Thornblade is so desirable.
The community is built around an 18-hole Tom Fazio golf course, offers tennis courts, swimming pools, the prestigious Thornblade Country Club and neighborhood activities or sport teams.
In addition the neighborhood is located in the middle of a growing,
vibrant area with grocery stores, services and restaurants nearby.
The nearly 400 homes in the Thornblade area have seen a signifcant jump in value because of their location and quality.

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Campbells Covered Bridge

Campbell’s Covered Bridge is the only remaining covered bridge in South Carolina. It is a well-preserved piece of Upcountry history and it’s picturesque setting attracts tourists, history enthusiast and photographers alike.

Built in 1909, this solid and gabled structure bridges the narrow and lovely, meandering Beaverdam Creek. The bridge on Campbells Bridge Road is located in northern Greenville County, near Tigerville and Gowensville. The pine structure is 35 feet long and 12 feet wide and is an excellent example of a four-span Howe truss featuring diagonal timbers and vertical iron rode.
It was built by Charles Irwin Willis and named after Alexander Lafayette Campbell (1836-1920), the owner of a grist mill and 194 acres located near the bridge. The kudzu covered remains of the old grist mill are also located near the covered bridge.
The bridge has been restored twice since completion, most recently in 1990 and is closed to motor traffic.

Through Greer, SC go north on SR-14 (N Hwy 14). Turn left onto SR-414 (Hwy 414) and proceed 1.1 miles to Pleasant Hill Road. Turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road, Go another four-tenths of a mile and turn right onto Campbell Covered Bridge Road. A quarter mile down you will find South Carolina`s only remaining covered bridge. Directions to the bridge are well marked with brown guide signs.

Campbell’s Covered Bridge

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Events in the Upstate of South Carolina for April 2008

Every month we compile our ‘International Events and Newcomer Newsletter’ for Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson and the Upstate of South Carolina.

We just published our April’ 08 edition of our newsletter.
You will find the most comprehensive list of events in the Upstates by clicking on the big blue link below:

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Facts about Greenville, SC

Greenville is located in northwestern South Carolina in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, on the banks of the Reedy River, about 145 miles northeast of Atlanta, Georgia and 100 miles southwest of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Greenville’s elevation is 1,000 - 3,500 feet above sea level.

Quick Facts about Greenville, SC :

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3 Sister Cities - Bergamo, Italy; Kortrijk Belgium; and Tianjin Free Trade Zone, People’s Republic of China.Latitude 34.85 Longitude 82.40

Greenville ZIP Codes 29601, 29605, 29607, 29609, 29611, 29615 / Greenville County, Area Code 864

Greenville’s Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time: (GMT -5 hours, DST: GMT -4 hours). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
The amount of land area in Greenville is 65.005 sq. kilometers / 25.38 sq. miles.

Population in 2006 in Greenville county ca. 420,000
Population in 2006 in Greenville city limits ca. 56,000

Average highest temperature in July 88 Fahrenheit / 31 Grad Celsius and lowest average temperature 68 Fahrenheit / 20 Grad Celsius.
Average highest temperature in Januar is 50 Fahrenheit / 10 Grad Celsius and lowest average temperature 34 Fahrenheit / 1 Grad Celsius.

Electrical System is 120 V / 60 Hz.

International Phone Code for U.S. is 001 and the Greenville Area Code is 864. To call Greenville from abroad, call 001 + 864 + local number. To call international numbers from the U.S., call 011 + international code + area code + local number. To make a long distance call inside the U.S. call 1 + area code + local code.

For measurements use our -> conversion tables

5 % sales tax is added to the price of most goods and services. Certain counties and some services have an additional 1 % local sales tax.-> Tax Information.

It is common to tip for some services:
Waitress: 15-20 % of the bill
Taxi drivers: 15%
Hairdresser: 15%

Federal Holidays:
New Year’s Day / January 1st
Martin Luther King Day / 3rd Monday in January
President’s Day / in February
Memorial Day / Last Monday in May
Independence Day / July 4th
Labor Day / 1st Monday in September
Columbus Day / 2nd Monday in September
Veterans Day / in November
Thanksgiving / 4th Thursday in November
Christmas / December 25th
When a holiday falls on a non-workday -Saturday or Sunday- the holiday usually is observed on Monday or Friday.
If the holiday falls on Sunday it is observed on Monday; if the holiday falls on a Saturday the holiday usually is observed on Friday.

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Greenville Fakten (German)

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Greenville liegt im Nordwesten von South Carolina, am Fuss der Appalachen und dem Ufer des Reedy River, ca. 230 Kilometer nordöstlich von Atlanta in Georgia und 160 Kilometer südwestlich von Charlotte in North Carolina.

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3 Partnerstädte :
Bergamo, Italy
Kortrijk Belgium
Tianjin Free Trade Zone, People’s Republic of China.Breitengrad 34.85 Längengrad 82.35Greenville liegt zwischen 300 - 1000 Metern über dem Meeresspiegel.
ZIP Codes / Postleitzahlen 29601, 29605, 29607, 29609, 29611, 29615
Greenville County, Telefonvorwahl 864Die internationale Vorwahlnummer für die USA ist 001 und die Telefonvorwahl für Greenville 864. Um aus dem Ausland nach Greenville anzurufen wählt man 001 + 864 + die lokale Nummer. Um aus den USA ins Ausland anzurufen wählt man 011 + die Landesvorwahl + die Kreisvorwahlnummer + lokale Nummer. Um in den USA Ferngespräche zu führen wählt man die 1 + Vorwahlnummer + lokale Nummer.Time Zone:
Eastern Standard Time:
(GMT -5 hours, DST: GMT -4 hours). Sommerzeit beginnt am zweiten Sonntag im März und endet am ersten Sontag im November.

Greenville - Fläche 65.005 sq. kilometers / 25.38 sq. miles.

Im Jahr 2006 lebten in Greenville County ca. 420 000 Einwohner;
56, 000 Personen leben im inneren Stadtgebiet.

Im July liegt die durchschnittliche Höchsttemperatur bei 88 Grad Fahrenheit / 31 Grad Celsius und die niedrigste Durchschnittstemperatur bei 68 Grad Fahrenheit / 20 Grad Celsius. Im Januar liegt die durchschnittliche Höchsttemperatur bei 50 Grad Fahrenheit / 10 Grad Celsius und die niedrigste Durchschnittstemperatur bei 1 Grad Celsius.
Die Stromspannung ist 120 V / 60 Hz.

Für die Umrechnung von Masseinheiten nutzten Sie bitte unsere - Umrechnungstabellen

Auf die meisten Waren und Dienstleistungen werden 5 % Steuer erhoben. In einigen Gemeinden und auf manche Leistungen werden zusätzlich 1% Steuer erhoben.- Steuerinformation.

Es ist üblich für bestimmte Dienstleistungen Trinkgeld zu geben, z.B.:
Bedienung: 15-20 % der Rechnung
Taxifahrer: 15%
Frisör: 15%

Staatliche Feiertage:
New Year’s Day / January 1st
Martin Luther King Day / 3rd Monday in January
President’s Day / in February
Memorial Day / Last Monday in May
Independence Day / July 4th
Labor Day / 1st Monday in September
Columbus Day / 2nd Monday in September
Veterans Day / in November
Thanksgiving / 4th Thursday in November
Christmas / December 25th
Fällt ein Feiertag auf einen Tag des Wochenendes wird der Feiertag vorschoben. Fällt der Feiertag auf den Sonntag, wird der Feiertag am Montag gefeiert, fällt der Feiertag auf den Samstag wird der Feiertag meist auf den Freitag vorgezogen.

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TransDomo, LLC - Immobilienvermittlung , Start-up und Business Development Service in den USA

The Children’s Garden

Greenville’s Children’s Garden is probably one of the most well kept secrets in Greenville.

It is a wonderful interactive, multi-themed garden especially designed for children of all ages.
Located at Linky Stone Park between downtown Greenville and the revitalized West End it occupies 1.7 acre along the banks of the Reedy River.

The garden provides a wealth of experiences only found in nature. It enriches children’s intelligence, creativity and well-being through exploration and discovery.
There is an ‘ABC Garden’ with flowers and herbs taking children through the Alphabet, a ‘Greenville History Garden’, celebrating Greenville’s history in textile; a ‘Historical Plants Garden’, a ‘Reflection Garden’, a ‘Five Senses Garden’, a ‘Canvas Cave’, a ‘Fairy Tale Forest’, a ‘Storybook Garden’, ‘Sculpture Garden’, ‘Science Gardens’, outdoor classrooms and a ‘Native Plant Garden’.
Please find more information at: Greenville’s Children Garden

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The Cliff's Valley

The Cliff’s Valley is an incredible golf community nestled in a valley and along the Blue Ridge Mountains. With spectacular mountain views and rolling hills this mountain retread is located within minutes of cultural and commercial centers, like Greenville and Hendersonville.
The Cliff’s Valley offers a luxury community lifestyle with exclusive golf course living in an active, outdoor recreational paradise.
The parkland-style Valley Golf course, homesites and more than two hundred acres of private parks and trails are bordered by thousands of acres of forests. The Cliff’s Valley golf course is ranked among the nation’s “Best New Courses” in the Golf Digest. The Cliff’s Valley amenities include an inviting club house in European Old World Style, a wellness center with sauna and indoor pool, workout facilities, tennis courts, event fields for sports, children’s playground and hiking trails.

Homesites in the Cliffs Valley range from $ 200,000 - $ 3,00 000 and homes from $ 700,000 - $ 3,500 000

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TransDomo, LLC - Immobilienvermittlung , Start-up und Business Development Service in den USA

Events in March 2008

Every month we compile our 'International Events and Newcomer Newsletter' for Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson and the Upstate of South Carolina.
We just published our March' 08 edition of our newsletter.
You will find the most comprehensive list of events in the Upstates by clicking on the big blue link below:

'International Events and Newcomer Newsletter'


We hope you will find the information useful and enjoy the numerous events in the Upstate of South Carolina.

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TransDomo, LLC - Immobilienvermittlung , Start-up und Business Development Service in den USA

Greer Station

Greer Station- The Greer Downtown Historic District is significant for its high concentration of intact examples of early twentieth century commercial architecture. The commercial buildings in the district signify Greer's expansion from an agricultural market place to include an industrial and manufacturing economy.

Greer was first established as Greer's Station in 1873 as a flag station along the Atlanta Charlotte Air Line Railroad. From the late 1870s through the 1890s, downtown Greer prospered in the cotton trade and the streets were lined with a wide variety of businesses such as general stores, physicians, and other essential services. These and many early businesses in Greer were grouped in wood frame buildings around the Public Square and along Trade Street. With the expansion of the textile mills, downtown Greer also expanded in the form of new industry and commerce focused on supporting textiles. These new businesses and their industries changed the face of downtown Greer as they replaced older wood frame buildings with brick commercial structures. The district contains forty-six properties, forty of which are considered contributing to the character of the historic district. The contributing properties represent the development of the downtown as the center of commerce in Greer, and were constructed from ca. 1900 to ca. 1940, with the majority constructed between 1910 and 1930.
Downtown Greer Station was the focal point of business, commerce, and entertainment for the community well into the 1960's.
As time went by downtown Greer began to decline due to the growth on Wade Hampton Boulevard (US Highway 29). It was not until 1998 with the formation of the Partnership for Tomorrow (PFT) that downtown Greer began to reverse this decline and begin to go in a new direction. PFT set out to shape the future of downtown Greer or as it would be known 'Greer Station.' They envisioned the downtown area again returning as the City Center and the focal point of the community.
Greer Station has entered into a new era that has seen over 40 new businesses to the downtown area with new streetscape improvements, restoration efforts on numerous buildings, numerous events / festivals held in downtown.
Greer Station is again becoming a destination point.

Greer Station
Greer Station / Greer City


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"Fish out of Water, Hooked on the Arts"

Anderson's "Fish out of Water, Hooked on the Arts" has little to do with fishing, hot spots on the lake, or fisherman's stories! But everything with large fishes out of the water and local art.
Discover 32 artistic largemouth bass sculptures making a splash all over Anderson. The Anderson County Arts Center organizers decided to promote a public art project to raise awareness and funds for the Warehouse Capital Campaign.
In February 2004 a call for artists went out , and over 100 designs were submitted. A committee chose from conceptual ideas, and the artists were commissioned to sculpt, paper maché, fabricate, creatively transform, paint, and tile six-foot fiberglass fish and a 27-inch "trophy fish".
The artists not only met the challenge; they exceeded the Art Centers wildest expectations. The fish are covered in auto paint, oil based paint, or no paint at all. One fish "Hooked on Trash Bass" is covered in actual trash picked up from Lake Hartwell.
Take a walk and enjoy "Fish out of Water" and get "Hooked on the Arts' in Anderson, SC.

Please find more information including a map of all fish locations at:
Anderson


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TransDomo, LLC - Immobilienvermittlung , Start-up und Business Development Service in den USA

Montebello & Villagio di Montebello

Montebello & Villagio di Montebello

Montebello is an upscale community where the homes are situated in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains, yet right on Greenville's Doorstep.
Enhancing the natural beauty and sweeping vistas of Montebello the homes are inspired by the architecture of Tuscany and embrace a European spirit and charm
Montebello is rich with the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This pristine site of ca. 400 acres, located on the pinnacle of Piney Mountain, offers homeowners rare and beautiful sweeping mountain vistas only minutes from one of the Southeast's most desirable and bustling downtown areas. Homeowners are surrounded by free-flowing creeks & waterscapes, natural rolling greenbelts & pathways, and untouched stands of giant hardwoods.

To complete the european spirit there is also a small village the 'Villaggio di Montebello' nestled into the Montebello community. Inspired by Italian art and architecture, this pedestrian-friendly neighborhood invites residents to enjoy the intimacy of a village community.

Come experience the quaint spirit of Montebello and its European village, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and located only five minutes from downtown Greenville.

if you would like to receive more information about this unique community please give us a call or send an Email

The Pavillon in Greenville, SC

The Pavillion in Greenville

Greenville's Pavilion Recreation Complex is one of the area's premier indoor and outdoor sports and recreation destinations. Located on Greenville's eastside the facility is open to the public year round. The 66,000 square foot indoor complex offers ice and inline skating rinks, table tennis, conference and meeting rooms, and a game area.
The sixteen acre campus features soccer fields, a children's train, tennis courts, and playground.

Take a ride with George the train on Tuesdays and Fridays from
10 am - 3 pm
Satrudays from 10 am - 5pm and
Sundays from 1 pm - 5 pm

Programs including after school care, summer day camps, tennis, table tennis and skating instruction are just a few of the many activities offered at the facility.

Ice skating
Ice hockey
Inline hockey
Lacrosse
Indoor soccer
Tennis
Birthday Parties
George the train

The Pavilion professional staff is committed to providing the highest quality family entertainment, training, and special events for guests of all ages.

400 Scottswood Road,
Taylors, SC 29687
(off E. North St. near Brush Creek Baptist Church)
Call: 322-PLAY

For more information go to: The Pavillon

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BMW Zentrum USA

BMW's past, present and future come together in this exhibit and exceptional building. Discover the cars, the speed and the innovation for free in the only BMW museum in the Americas. The Zentrum is part museum, meeting and events center, part cafe, gallery and time machine.
It is located next to the only BMW manufacturing plant in the US and offers exhibits, a virtual tour, and cafe. It is also possible to rent the facility for special events, gatherings or meetings.

BMW Zentrum Opening hours:
Monday - Friday 9:30 - 5:30 PM
The Zentrum is closed on holidays
For more information call 864-989-6000
Getting to the museum:
I-85, exit 60 and follow the signs

Please find more information about location, admission and opening hours at: BMW Zentrum

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Greenville County Museum of Art

Mostly hidden by great oaks, the Greenville County Museum of Art boasts an unequaled collection of Southern paintings, an outstanding collection of contemporary American art, four floors of exhibition space, an auditorium and theatre, art school, classrooms and studios in a large, modern building.
Beginning with colonial portraiture from the early 1700s, the collection contains at least one example from every major movement in American art. The museum is noted for its collections of work by Andrew Wyeth and Jasper Johns, as well as a contemporary collection that features such notables as Andy Warhol, Georgia O'Keeffe, and others.
It boasts the finest collection of Andrew Wyeth watercolors including his most recent works plus features the highly acclaimed Southern Collection which presents works from the 18th Century to the present day.
The permanent collection is complemented by over fifteen changing exhibitions each year. Some exhibitions focus on an important artist or period in art history, while others feature the work of the most original contemporary artists.
The museum was designed by Craig Gaulden Davis and constructed in 1974.
The multi-story, trapezoidal structure nestles comfortably between Heritage Green's existing structures, accommodates the dimensions of a difficult building site, and preserves the campus's signature green space. The museum offers art classes, free Thursday evening programs and special events,like a Holiday Party for Children. Visitors will find beautiful gifts, catalogs or fine art books, memorabilia, calendars, posters, greeting cards, toys and much more at the Museum Shop.
This years Holiday Party for Children will take place on December 8th, 2007 from 2-4 PM
The Museum is located at:
County Museum of Art
420 College Street, Greenville SC 29601
864-271-7570

Please find more information about location, admission and opening hours at: Greenville County Museum of Art

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Sport Resort ( German )

Einzigartiges Sportresort für Profi- und Amateursportler oder gesundheitsbewusste Familien am Hang der Blue Ridge Mountains.

Unter der Leitung eines Weltklassesportlers ensteht zur Zeit ein aussergewöhnliches Resort in der Nähe von Greenville an den Ausläufern der Blue Ridge Mountains.
Einzigartig eingebettet in Natur und Landschaft bietet es Familien mit einem gesunden und sportlich aktiven Lifestyle die perfekte Umgebung.
Die Anlage wird über modernste Fitnessanlagen mit ausgefeilten Trainigsgeräten und professionellen, erfahrenen Trainern, sowie mehr als 300 acres / 121 Hektar herrliche Berglandschaft verfügen. Ein aussergewöhnlich mildes Klima ermöglicht sportliche Aktivitäten das ganze Jahr hindurch.

Das Zentrum des Resorts wird ein Village mit einem professionellen Performance Training Center bilden. Das 38 000 sqft / 3500 qm grosse Trainingszentrum wird sowohl Fitnessräume mit allen erdenklichen Sportgeräten aufweisen, wie auch über ein Therapiezentrum, Innen -und Aussenschwimmbecken, Fahrrad-, Aerobic- und Yogastudio, Spa und Sauna verfügen.
Ausserdem werden ein Konferenz- und Business Center zur Verfügung stehen, ein Sportladen, Restaurant, Pub, Media Center und Gästehaus.
Weitere zehn Gästechalets und zehn Gästemaisonettes werden in der Nähe des Zentrum angelegt werden. Die Einrichtungen und Grundstücke werden mit Wanderwegen, Fahrradwegen und Strassen verbunden sein.

Da dieses Resort unter der Leitung eines Weltklassesportlers errichtet wird, dessen Erfahrungen in die Planungen mit einfliessen, wird dieses Resort und Performance Trainings Center ein Magnet für Profi- und Amateursportler, Fahhradfahrer sowie Sportbegeisterte aus der ganzen Welt werden.

Das Trainingszentrum bietet unter anderem die Möglichkeit durch Veränderung des Luftdruckes in unterschiedlichsten 'Höhenlagen' zu trainieren. (bis auf 12 000 feet / 3650 Meter)
Auf den Radwegen mit verschiedenen Schwierigkeitsgraden werden Fahhradsportler wie auch Mountainbiker, in wunderschöner Landschaft mit herrlichem Fernblick, trainieren können. Zudem sind bekannte und beliebte Rad- und Mountainbikestrecken nicht weit von dieser bemerkenswerten Anlage entfernt, z.B.:
The Bakery Run, The Blue Ridge Parkway, Caesar's Head, Paris Mountain, the Carl Sandburg Metric Century, DuPont Forest State Park, Paris Mountain State Park, mehrere Pisgah National Forest Strecken, wie z.B. Bent Creek, Mills River und Davidson River.

Folgende sportliche Aktivitäten sind im oder in der Nähe des Resorts möglich und können durch professionelle Mitarbeiter des Resorts geplant und begleitet werden : Radfahren, Mountain Biking, Laufen, Wandern, Schwimmen, Triathlon, Klettern, Hiking, Angeln, Jagen, Reiten, Golfen, weiter entfernt auch Skilaufen und Snowboarding.

Es werden 79 Grundstücke, die ein oder zwei Acre / 4000 - 8000 Quadratmeter gross sind und an den Berghängen oder auf Höhen liegen, zum Verkauf angeboten.
Die Preise für ein Grundstück variieren, je nach Grösse und Lage zwischen $ 400 000 bis $ 1,5 Millionen / € 299 000 - € 1 121 340 Millionen *

Personen die ein Grundstück in diesem Resort besitzen, können nicht nur die oben genannten Anlagen nutzen, sondern erhalten mit dem Eigentumserwerb auch das Recht auf jährlich sechs Wochen Nutzung eines Chalets oder Maisonette Einheit, mit der Möglichkeit zusätzliche drei Wochen zu buchen.
Diese Chalets oder Maisonettes können z.B. zum Besuch des Resorts, vor oder während dem Bau des Hauses genutzt werden oder zur Unterbringung von Familie, Freunden und Gästen dienen.

Falls Sie nähere Information zu diesem einzigartigen Projekt haben möchten, senden Sie mir bitte ein Email

Sports Resort

Resort community aimed at cycling enthusiasts

Gracefully nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains, a unique, one-of-a-kind resort community for families desiring a lifestyle of health and fitness is developing.

It will comprise three-hundred plus acres of graceful mountain wilderness with 97 one- to two-and-a-half-acre home-sites surrounding a village with a restaurant, a bike shop, a spa and a training facility.
The thirty-eight thousand square foot Performance Training Center will offer a spacious exercise arena with weight training, strength and conditioning equipment, a 25-meter indoor pool, a resort-style outdoor pool, an aerobic studio, a group cycling studio, a yoga studio, spa and dry sauna. The state-of-the-art fitness center will also provide highly sophisticated training equipment and cycling training rooms.

The Performance Training Center will be the "town square" of the village, which will include a conference center, business center, pro shop, cycling maintenance center, restaurant and pub, media center and the village's guest lodge. Ten guest chalets and ten guest maisonettes will be nestled along the mountainside to the north and east of the village. These three-bedroom chalet-style houses and one-bedroom town houses may be used by owners - or their guests - for at least six weeks a year.

The entire community will be connected via a system of wilderness trails, pathways, cycling loops and owner access roads. There will be trails for running and cycling, a 4.6-mile rubberized loop and another seven miles of single-track mountain-bike trails. Some trails will link with popular cycling routes in the area.

Secluded home-sites are planned along ridge tops, pinnacles and along springs and streams. Prices for home-sites will vary from four-hundred thousand dollars to one-point-five million dollars depending on location, elevation and mountain views.

if you would like to receive more information about this resort community,located just north of Greenville, S.C. please give us a call or send an email to Transdomo

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Kid's Planet

Kids Planet is the place to go in Greer with your children! Nestled in Century Park in Greer it is a wonderful gathering area for all ages. There are two awesome play-structures, surrounded by wooden picnic areas, pavilions and a paved walking track. It was built through a huge outpouring of love by the community of Greer, for all children of the Upstate.

The design of each playground was inspired by dreams of children in the community and adults carried out these dreams with hammers, saws and drills.
On the second distinctive playground every apparatus is 100% accessible by children and adults in wheelchairs and allows children and adults of all abilities to play side-by-side. Kids Planet draws families and special needs groups from across the Upstate.
The playgrounds benefit every child in the community by giving them a free, safe haven to run, jump, laugh and play heartily.

The surrounding pavilions may be rented March - October in 2 hour time periods. Small shelters are $10.00 and Large shelters are $20.00. For further information call the Greer Recreation Department at 848-5384.

Kids Planet is located at Century Park, south of Downtown Greer.
3605 Brushy Creek Road, between Hwy. 14 and Buncombe Road, Greer

Kid's Planet

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Grenville, South Carolina ( German )

Greenville liegt in der nord-westlichen Ecke von South Carolina, an der Interstate I-85 jeweils auf halben Weg nach Charlotte, NC und Atlanta, GA. Greenville ist eine einladende Stadt mit baumbestandenen Strassen, am Ufer und Wasserfall des Reedy Rivers.

Am Fusse der Blue Ridge Mountains und auf einer Höhe von ca. 300 Metern über Meeresspiegel gelegen, verfügt Greenville rund um's Jahr über ein angenehmes Klima, das einen atemberaubenden Wechsel der Jaherszeiten mit sich bringt.
Die niedrigen Temperaturen liegen durchschnittlich bei ca. 9 Grad Celsius; die Höchsttemperaturen durchschnittlich bei 26 Grad Celsius. Im Hochsommer klettern die Spitzentemperaturen durchaus auch über 30 Grad Celsius. Im Winter wird es nur selten einmal unter 0 Grad Celsius kalt.

Greenville's Verwandlung in eine kosmopolitische Stadt, ist auf den ersten Blick am auffälligsten in der Vielfalt und dem riesigen Angebot an Restaurants. Nur Downtown allein beherbergt über 80 Restaurants, wobei 30 dieser Lokale seit dem Jahr 2000 eröffnet wurden. Im nächsten Umfeld von Greenville gibt es zudem 600 Restaurants in verschiedenartigen Stilen, Geschmacksrichtungen und ethnischer Ausrichtung.

Downtown Greenville's Attraktionen sind unter anderem
das Bi-Lo Center, eine Sport- und Konzerthalle mit 16 000 Sitzplätzen
das Peace Center for the Performing Arts mit einer Konzerthalle für 2100 Besucher, mit Veranstaltungen von Broadwaystücken, Tanz, Ballet und Orchester; mehrere Theater; das Kunst Museum / Greenville County Museum of Art; Geschäfte, Restaurants, Galerien, Hotels, die Governors School of Art, der Zoo und der Reedy River Falls Park, mit einem Wasserfall und einer spektakulären Fussgängerbrücke.

Zusätzlich zu den mehr als 50 Golfplätze gibt es in Greenville's Umgebung grossartige Möglichkeiten zum Wandern, Campen, Angeln, Bootfahren, Jagen, Reiten und vielem mehr.
Greenville's hervoragende Bedingungen, Vorteile und Anreize für einen Firmenstandort, gut ausgebildete Arbeitskräfte, die Unterstützung unterschiedlichster Aktivitäten in Kultur, Erziehung, Ausbildung und Erholung fördern eine sehr hohe Lebensqualität.

Die erholsamen Blue Ridge Mountains, dramatische Wasserfälle und unzählige Seen und Flüsse sowie die Bergregion von North Carolina bieten wunderbare Möglichkeiten für alle erdenklichen Aktivitäten und Abenteuer.
In weniger als einer Stunde Autofahrt können Ausflugsziele wie z.B. Ashville, Chimney Rock Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Ceaser's Head, Jones Gap, Paris Mountain, Table Rock, Keowee, Jocasee, Whitewater Falls, Raven Cliff erreicht werden.

Die Küste South Carolina's mit ihren wunderschönen Stränden, historischen Orten, Plantagen des alten Südens, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, die vorgelagerten Inseln, Georgia's historischer Süden, die Metropole Atlanta oder Charlotte in North Carolina sind ebenso grossartige Ziele für einen Tagesausflug.

Zudem finden in Greenville rund ums Jahr unzählige Feste, Konzerte und Veranstaltungen für Erwachsene und Kinder statt.

Das Gebiet der Upstates ist, auf Grund der hohen Lebensqualtät, der Standort von mehr als 250 internationalen Firmen und hat den höchsten Grad an ausländischen Kapitalinvestitionen pro Kopf in der Nation.
Internationale Firmen aus 25 verschiedenen Nationen haben Niederlassungen hier, einschliesslich der Headquarter z.B. von BMW, Michelin, Hitachi und Bowater.

Greenville ist sowohl mit dem Auto, Zug oder Flugzeug leicht zu erreichen. Die Interstates I-85, I-385 and I-26 verbinden Greenville mit Atlanta, GA, Charlotte,NC, Charleston,SC und dem Hafen von Charleston. Der Flughafen Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport liegt ca. 16 Kilometer ausserhalb der Stadtmitte von Greenville und ist schnell erreichbar.

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Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville is located in the northwestern corner of South Carolina, halfway on the I-85 between Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA

Greenville and the surrounding areas are commonly referred to as the Upstate or the Piedmont region.
Lying in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with the first ridge of the mountains approximately 20 miles to the northwest and on an elevation between 800 to 1,100 feet above sea level the climate for Greenville is pleasant year-round, with spectacular seasonal changes during the year.
The weather in Greenville is moderate with an average low temperature of 48 degrees F and an average high temperature of 78 degrees F, peaking sometimes in the 90's.

Greenville is an inviting upstate city on the banks and at the waterfalls of the Reedy River with beautiful tree-lined streets.
Greenville's emergence as a cosmopolitan city is reflected in the variety and cheer number of great places to eat. Downtown is home to more than 80 restaurants, 30 of which have opened since 2000 and there are more than 600 restaurants in the immediate area.
Downtown attractions are the Bi-Lo Center, a 16,000 seat sports and entertainment arena, The Peace Center for the Performing Arts with a 2,100 seat concert hall that features Broadway, dance and orchestral music, several theaters, an Art Museum, retail shops, galeries, hotels, the Governors School of Art and the Reedy River Falls Park with a 60-foot natural waterfall, walking trails, public garden and a spectacular pedestrian bridge.
There are more than 50 golf courses in the area. The Upcountry offers superb hiking, camping, boating, fishing, hunting, biking, horseback riding and more.
Because Greenville offers tremendous advantages in every aspect of today's businesses, Greenville is the number one choice for new, expanding, and relocating companies. In addition to an excellent business climate and a quality labor force, Greenville supports a broad range of cultural, educational and recreational activities which creates a rich quality of life.

The areas beautiful mountains, dramatic waterfalls, and numerous lakes and rivers and the North Carolina's mountain region serve as a wonderfull setting for all types of outdoor adventures. In less than an hour ride you can visit Ashville, Chimney Rock Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Ceaser's Head, Jones Gap, Paris Mountain, Table Rock, Keowee, Jocasee, Whitewater Falls, Raven Cliff and much more.

The South Carolina coast with sandy beaches, historic places, Plantations of the Old South, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and the Lowcountry Islands, Georgia's historic South, Metro Atlanta, or Charlotte, NC are also great places to go for a day trip.

In addition there are numerous festivals, concerts, and different events in downtown Greenville throughout the year.

The Upstate is also home to more than 250 international firms and has the highest level of foreign capital investment per capita in the nation. There are international companies from more than 25 countries, including the headquarters of BMW, Michelin, Hitachi and Bowater in the greater Greenville area located.

Greenville can easely be reached by car, train or plane. Interstate I-85, I-385 and I-26 connects Greenville to Atlanta, Cahrlotte, Charleston and the Port of Charleston. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is located about 10 miles outside downtown Greenville.

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Cherrydale

In 1852, George Washington Green purchased 350 acres of land "on the waters of Richland Creek and Reedy River" north of Greenville for $1,500. There he built "Green Farm," a modest one-story dwelling that is now the rear wing of Cherrydale. On March 2, 1857, Green sold that land and an additional 100 acres to James Clement Furman, President of Furman University for $7,000. This $5,500 price difference suggests that Green constructed the house between 1852 and 1857.

Between 1857 and 1860, Furman and his wife, Mary Glen Davis Furman, remodeled Green Farm, adding four rooms and a new entrance with a front porch, four Greek-Revival-style columns, a three-bay portico and were calling the renovated house "Cherrydale."

The Cherrydale farm was three miles from downtown Greenville, where Furman University was then located, so James Clement Furman kept a separate residence near the university while school was in session. Furman retired as president in 1881 and lived his final years at Cherrydale writing and preaching. He died in an upstairs bedroom of the house in 1891.
Furman willed Cherrydale to his wife, Mary, who sold much of the surrounding land but continued to live there until her death in 1911.
Mrs. Furman's will transferred ownership of Cherrydale and the remaining property to her children. Her daughter, Mrs. Goldsmith lived there until the mid-1930s, when she moved to New York. In 1939 Mrs. Goldsmith sold Cherrydale, together with 55 acres of surrounding land.
The buyers, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene E. Stone III, discovered the house to be in terrible condition, with no electricity, heat or water, a sagging front veranda, and an open porch along one side. They modernized and restored Cherrydale to be their home, and in 1976 it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Stone family retained possession of Cherrydale and it was extensively and carefully renovated in 1997 as a corporate guesthouse.
When AIG Baker bought the plant site from Umbro International in 1998 with plans to construct Cherrydale Point shopping center, it also purchased the Cherrydale property. Together the Stone family and AIG Baker donated the house to Furman.

On March 7 and 8, 1999, Expert Movers of Virginia used their engineering skills to move the huge home three miles along Poinsett Highway to its present location at the highest point of the Furman campus. During homecoming that same year, the university dedicated Cherrydale as Furman's Alumni House.

Cherrydale is available for events and can be used by any group, however preference will be given to those affiliated with Furman. To inquire about reserving Cherrydale for a special occasion, please call the Furman Alumni Association at (864) 294-3464.
Cherrydale

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West End Historic Area and Westend Market in Greenville

The West End Historic Area and Westend Market is located at the South end of Main Street at Augusta Street in Greenville, just across the Reedy River from downtown. It has a long and interesting history. After earlier settlements in the 1830's the Furman University was established in 1852 on fifty acres of land in the West End, where it expanded and remained until 1958. This development and the arrival of the Greenville & Columbia Railroad in the West End in 1853 led to both residential and commercial development of the area.
In the 1890's this area was called Greenville's second downtown.
This district was full of life and was a place where the people of the city could get their daily necessities. Cotton and fertilizer warehouses sprang up as well as other commercial activities that supported the farmers from throughout the region. In 1893 the Chicora College, a Presbyterian school for women, was established on "McBee's Terrace" overlooking the Reedy River. The textile mills began to re-locate outside the city and the commercial activity in the area shifted from cotton to soft drink manufacturing and bottling. Chicora College moved to Columbia in 1915 and its buildings burned down in 1919.
The introduction of the automobile led to the construction of auto agencies and repair shops. During this period new offices and commercial buildings were constructed and the West End was still a very vital commercial and residential area. Typical of many inner city areas the West End began a period of decline in the mid 20th century, residential areas deteriorated, few new buildings were constructed and Furman University moved to the countryside. The area had fallen into disuse, with many vacant buildings and a growing problem with crime. The existing historic architecture of the West End reflects its commercial character from the 1870s to the 1930s and the majority of historic buildings date from the 1880s to the 1920s. With the donation of three historic buildings to the City of Greenville, a plan was developed to revitalize the area into a shopping, arts, and entertainment district. In 1994 the City of Greenville meticulously renovated the Alliance Cotton Warehouse into The WestEnd Market, at
1 Augusta Street. Today the building contains favorite shops and restaurants, like Mellow Mushroom, Smoke on the Water and several eclectic stores. As a result of the West End Market project, this area is once again a bustling commercial district, a shopping and tourist destination. The West End area is now enjoying a resurgence in popularity with an increase of new businesses, entertainment facilities, restaurants, residences and since 2006 the newly opened West End Field Ballpark.

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The Duncan DuPre House

This Spartanburg landmark serves as an exceptional architectural piece of Spartanburgs past. It reflects fine design and
craftsmanship. It is sided with clapboard, cedar shingles, has six chimneys for twelve fireplaces, a slate roof and holds original fixtures. The DuPre House was built in 1885-86 by Bishop William Wallace Duncan. He and his wife Medora Rice Duncan had three childern. Their daughter Caroline Duncan DuPre and her husband Warren Dupre took ownership of the home after Mr. Duncan died in 1908. The house continued to be lived in and maintained by the family until the 1970's.
The house originally resided at 249 North Church Street in Spartanburg and was moved to the current location on Howard Street by the Renaissance Park developers instead of razing it. The Preservation Trust of Spartanburg, Inc is dedicated to restore it. The restoration will start in fall 2007. For more information go to The Preservation Trust

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Information about the Upstates of South Carolina

With this blog we will provide comprehensive information about the Upstates of South Carolina for everyone who is living in the Upstates, moving into our area or would like to be updated about Greenville, Spartanburg, the Upstates and the locale real estate business.
We also publish a monthly newsletter which provides information about the communities, art, grand openings and real estate statistics, and the most comprehensive list of events in the Upstates.
Please find two samples of our newsletter on our website: TransDomo.com

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