Greenville Photo of the Day

[GvilleSC]

WOW!!! I love that shot! NICE!!!!!

[MAJIKMAN]

September 12, 2005

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Where were you? It looks like you were on top of the Poinsett Hotel. And BTW that was a pretty cool shot.

[NYTransplant]

Where were you? It looks like you were on top of the Poinsett Hotel. And BTW that was a pretty cool shot.

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Thanks MAJIKMAN,

I was in the Presidential Suite in the Poinsett Hotel. I went on the Court Square history tour yesterday and it was fabulous. I'll be posting some photos in the "Stepping Through History" thread.

[NYTransplant]

I have a funny story about that building, to give you a perspective on how far downtown Greenville has come.

My dad knows a guy who used to own that building.  I believe this was back in the 1970's or something.  Anyway, he literally tried to give it away for FREE just so someone else could assume payments (or perhaps just pay the property taxes on it), and he was unsuccessful!  Can you believe that?

I don't know what ultimately happened to it, but it is crazy to think about a time when nobody wanted to be downtown at all.

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I found out yesterday that the reason they gave the Liberty Building away (sold it for $1), was it would have cost them $50,000 to knock it down.

[Spartan]

That is an incredible shot NYTransplant

[Greenville]

I found out yesterday that the reason they gave the Liberty Building away (sold it for $1), was it would have cost them $50,000 to knock it down.

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That is really interesting! I wonder what it would sell for now?

And I am very glad they didn't knock it down! It's an awesome building!

[NYTransplant]

That is really interesting!  I wonder what it would sell for now?

And I am very glad they didn't knock it down!  It's an awesome building!

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It is one of my favorites in Downtown. I also love the Stone manufacturing /American Cigar Company Building.

I think they sold the buiding for $500,000 before it was restored. It is amazing inside now, so I would think it would go for some big bucks!

[NYTransplant]

September 13, 2005

[MAJIKMAN]

September 13, 2005

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You keep comin' up with these cool shots. Where were you this time?

It looks like you were in the Liberty Building this time. I love the view.

[MAJIKMAN]

I take that back. You have to be at Poinsett Plaza. Gotta be.

[NYTransplant]

I take that back. You have to be at Poinsett Plaza. Gotta be.

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You had it right the first time!

10th floor of the Liberty Building.

[MAJIKMAN]

That just seem so close.

[NYTransplant]

That just seem so close.

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I used the zoom from across the room. That always makes the outside look larger (closer) in comparison.

[Spartan]

Nice one

[Greenville]

Is the uneven lampshade in the picture bothering anyone else besides me?

[krazeeboi]

Well, I plan to be in G-Vegas this coming Sunday; I'll see if I can get a few cool shots.

[gs3]

September 12, 2005

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Great photo NYT! Been busy and haven't signed on in a week or so....you've got several great photos. Please post more!

[NYTransplant]

September 15, 2005

[Greenville]

I love our Westin! They did a fantastic job with the remodeling. I hope the hotel is doing good business, because it is certainly an asset to our downtown and in a great location for those visiting Greenville.

[NYTransplant]

September 15, 2005

[Florida]

Greenville is one pretty city!

[NYTransplant]

Greenville is one pretty city!

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Thanks!

Come up & see it in person. It's even better!

[NYTransplant]

September 16, 2005

[pacersfan218]

Wow! Now that is a fantastic picture!

[RestedTraveler]

Oh yea! I dig it! B)