Happy #ThrowbackThursday! This week's photo is from 1970 of the Building dedication ceremony at the South Carolina State Library.
South Carolina State Library’s Post
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You might think local road names are generated by picking random pieces of paper out of a hat – or maybe even artificial intelligence if you really want to get all 21st century about it. But you would be wrong. It’s actually the work of the council’s street naming and numbering team. When it comes to new developments in our district, a lot of effort goes into trying to link road names with the area’s history. Recent examples include the second phase of the Martello Lakes project in Hythe, with 11 streets named after some of those listed on First World War memorials across the town. These include Bennett Close and Conley Way. Many hours were spent trawling through official records to ensure the modern day had a very distinct nod to its past. Not all new names have a special link – developers are not obliged to reference the area, although there is a set of rules to follow. Recent changes mean town and parish councils have more of a say. Other examples of ‘themed’ areas include the name of planes and those that lost their lives in the Battle of Britain (Spitfire Way, Woodcock Gardens etc) in Hawkinge, while war poets are honoured at Shorncliffe (Blunden Drive, Ledwidge Road etc). So next time you’re travelling around the district, keep an eye out for the road names on your route. There’s more to them than meets the eye. Here's just some of our favourites ➡ https://lnkd.in/e2kDYH5q
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Beautiful custom wool rug for Westfield Washington Public Library Mannington Commercial
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Happy Wednesday!! 😀 It's NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH! Author | C. Knighten National Preservation Month, also known as Historic Preservation Month is celebrated during the month of May to remind us about our Nation's heritage. Pervserving our historic buildings and homes is very important to our Nation and communities. Across our country, organizations promote various activities within our communities on the local, state and National levels. Preserving these places helps us to remember our History and the stories associated with each. Understanding our history is the key to improving our future. Without our history (ies) we might forget the lessons we have learned and should never repeat. Whether the story is found in your local library or your grandmother's attic, peeling back the layers of time🕰 helps us understand the past. Keeping these stories alive helps us provide a rich and textured history of the people who worked and lived there. Our imaginations can then begin to understand their hardships, what they overcame, and the difficult decisions they made in the face of adversity. HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH: ⛪️ Research your community! From the Morgan County Historical Society to the Morgan County Landmarks Socieity, there are several resources to help you start your journey! Learn about 🧔 If you are a History Buff.....Discover ways that you can volunteer in your area to help preserve your local historical buildings. 👩 Plan a day trip! Do your research and discover local museums and other options to learn more about the history of your own community or perhaps the state. 🏠 Visit the Alabama Constitution Hall Park and Museum. The live interactive and costumed guides will make this an outing to remember! #dynamicpressurewashingandroofcleaning #homeowners #patio #driveway #siding #refresh #gutters #commercialbuildings #businesses #softwashing #decatur #madison #huntsville
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This is the City I grew up in from 4th grade until I graduated High School. Cemal Umut Gungor, MBA and his team are doing some good work transforming the City. Check out the video below to see the changes taking place in the City of Grandview. #progress #evolution #transformation
Another State of the City is in the books and 2023 accomplishments video complete. Building Up Grandview is what we do around here.
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Curious about the considerations installers must make when installing conservatories? At DGCOS, we’ve got the answers! In a recent survey, we explored the factors they must consider, where they might have difficulties, and how they approach a conservatory installation from the beginning 🏠🔨 Read more: https://lnkd.in/esJqr_Xt
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Lets start 2024 with a quick sale ! 2024 🙏
My new Islington listing video!
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Historic homes are full of charm, but their foundations can hide issues that threaten their longevity. At Old Line Home Inspections, we specialize in inspecting historic home foundations to ensure they stand strong for generations to come. Let us help preserve your piece of history! 🏠🔍 #HistoricHomeInspection #FoundationCheck #OldLineInspections #PreserveHistory #StructuralSafety
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Thus opens one of the most hotly debated topics of "main street" towns today. Should the highway go through downtown and become the main street, which inevitably leads to "strodes" and "dangerous by design" thoroughfares in pedestrian-rich environments, or do you route the high-speed traffic around the main downtown while trying to lure the "business and tourist traffic" into your charming, courthouse, picturesque, arts and entertainment active town square? How do you make a US or State highway a complete street?
From the Archives: The Federal-Aid Highway Act "was to be the largest infrastructure project in the U.S., a great feat that would drastically change the shape of our country"...and it spelled the death of hundreds of small towns.
The Grim Reaper of Small Towns
strongtowns.org
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