Chamber of Commerce Building

National Register Listing

Street Address:

130 S. Main St., Greenville, SC (Greenville County)

Alternate Name:

North Greenville College Building

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NRHP Nomination

Record Number:

S10817723021

Description and Narrative:

The Chamber of Commerce Building was one of the first skyscrapers to be built in Greenville. The ten-story rectangular building was constructed in 1925. The building was constructed in a period when Greenville was enjoying a high level of prosperity. The Chamber of Commerce Building was part of the building wave that flourished in Greenville in the 1920s. Architecturally, the Chamber of Commerce Building is a fine example of skyscraper design of the early twentieth century. The building shows the influence of the Chicago School of skyscraper design and also of the Neo-Classical style. The composition, a tripartite design with base, shaft, and capital, is based on the classical column. The skyscraper has brick sheathing laid in Flemish bond and a first story with smooth ashlar stone quoins. The two-story base has classical detailing: stone sills and architraves, a stone door surround featuring two eagle motifs, and stone keystones over the first floor windows. The roof story features tall arched windows above a stone belt course. A brick and stone frieze with transoms and stone panels is below the broad cornice that terminates the building. The firm of Beacham and LeGrand designed the building; J.E. Sirrine and Company served as engineers. Listed in the National Register July 1, 1982.

Period of Significance:

1920

Level of Significance:

Local

Area of Significance:

Social History;Architecture

National Register Determination:

listed

Date of Certification:

July 1 1982

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