You’ll Never Believe What South Carolina’s Iconic Landmarks Looked Like In The 1900s

In the last hundred years we’ve come a long way here in South Carolina. Looking at the past can sometimes give us a glimpse into the future, especially where progress is concerned. Here’s a look at some of the state’s iconic landmarks and how they looked in the 1900s.

1. Charleston - The Cooper River Bridge(s) in 1974.

2. Columbia - The view from the front steps of the Capitol Building in the 1930s.

3. Georgetown - 936 Front Street in January 1963.

5. Charleston - A rooftop vantage point from 1963.

6. Turbeville - The Chat n Chew in the 1950s.

7. St Matthews - The corner of U.S. 601 and Bridge St in 1953.

8. Lake Wylie - The old Buster Boyd Bridge in March of 1960.

9. James Island - The Wappoo Bridge from Folly Road on June 19, 1956.

10. Lancaster County - The 1956 ribbon cutting for the opening of the new Stewart Bridge on Hwy 9 west of Lancaster. The new bridge replaced the old wooden covered "Allen's Bridge."

11. Columbia - An aerial view of "The Vista" in 1963.

12. Florence - "Five Points" on March 22, 1953.

13. St George - The corner of 15 and 78 in 1953 where Duke's Grill once stood.

14. Charleston - The Ashley River Bridge August 15, 1961.

15. Charleston's Ashley River Bridge Jan 5, 1954 - still under construction.

What did you think? Haven’t we come a long way? We’d love to hear your thoughts in our Facebook comments.

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Robin Jarvis

Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.