Gaston Livery Stable

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

Unknown

Street Address:

Behind 1316 Park Avenue SE, Aiken, SC (Aiken County)

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Site Number:

03_1728.01

Control Number:

R/03/1728.01

Date Surveyed:

January 8 2010

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

circa 1890

Alteration Date:

1950 – circa 1999

Historic Use:

Recreation & Culture

Current Use:

Vacant/Not In Use

Historic Core Shape:

Irregular

Number of Stories:

2

Construction Method:

masonry

Exterior Walls Materials:

Brick

Foundation Materials:

Not Visible

National Register Determination:

eligible;

Signficant Architectural Features:

Significant parepet wall; masonry exterior; small multi-light windows; large barn doors; dormers. Was unable to access this property as renter/representative was leaving the property as was photograph main house. Information taken from realtor's website http://gastonliverystable.com/

Alterations:

2 loft apartments constructed - Late 20th C

Historical Information:

The historic two story brick Livery Stable features classic 19th century architecture. Originally a full service livery stable and riding academy the Gaston Livery Stable served the “Winter Colony” of Old Aiken by providing pick up and delivery service to the train station on Park Avenue currently in restoration planning. The two story structure offers approximately 12,000 sq. ft. with the original “carriage elevator”, original stalls and three modest loft apartments.

Survey:

City of Aiken Historic Resources Survey, Aiken County, South Carolina. May 2010

Quadrangle Name:

Aiken

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