Architectural Landmarks in Greenville, SC

The Landmark Building, a 25-story, 305-foot 1966 tower recently renovated and restored to its original name of the Daniel Building, was South Carolina's tallest building until 1983 and remains downtown Greenville's most recognizable skyline feature. Seven other landmarks, spanning an 1820s townhouse to an 1897 textile mill, round out the city's architectural story.

Landmark Building (Daniel Building): A Modern Marvel

Completed in 1966 at 301 N. Main St, the 25-story, 305-foot Landmark Building was South Carolina's tallest building until 1983 and remains downtown Greenville's tallest structure. Following a recent renovation, the tower has been restored to its original name, the Daniel Building, after Charles E. Daniel, the construction magnate who commissioned it.

Christ Church Episcopal: Gothic Elegance

Built in 1854, Christ Church Episcopal is defined by a 130-foot Gothic belfry with an octagonal brick steeple, a pioneering design for its era and a lasting fixture of Greenville's downtown skyline.

First Baptist Church: A Greek Revival Treasure

Completed in 1858 and designed by Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan, First Baptist Church was the tallest structure in Greenville at the time, with classical columns and a symmetrical Greek Revival facade.

Pettigru Historic District: A Walk Through Time

Greenville's largest historic district spans architectural styles from the Victorian era through the 1930s and was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981, preserving a wide range of residential design across generations.

Earle Town House: An Early Landmark

Built around 1820 in the Colonel Elias Earle Historic District, the Earle Town House is one of Greenville's earliest surviving homes, reflecting the simpler design conventions of the early 19th century.

Mills Mill: Industrial Innovation

Completed in 1897, Mills Mill is a Romanesque-style former textile mill with a distinctive five-story tower, standing today as a marker of Greenville's shift from a textile manufacturing hub to its current economy.

1892 Post Office: A Romanesque Revival Icon

At the corner of South Main and Broad Streets, the 1892 Post Office features a four-and-a-half-story tower and detailed Romanesque Revival masonry, and continues to anchor that downtown corner even though it no longer serves as a post office.

Furman University's Old Main: Academic Grandeur

Designed by Charleston architect Edward C. Jones and built in the mid-19th century, Old Main's 88-foot Italianate bell tower has become one of Furman University's most recognizable symbols.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tallest historic building in Greenville, SC?

The Landmark Building, also known as the Daniel Building, is Greenville's tallest structure at 305 feet and 25 stories, completed in 1966.

What is Greenville's oldest historic district?

The Colonel Elias Earle Historic District includes the Earle Town House, built around 1820, making it one of the earliest surviving residential landmarks in the city.

Can you visit these architectural landmarks?

Most, including Christ Church Episcopal, First Baptist Church, the 1892 Post Office, and the Pettigru Historic District, are visible from public streets in or near downtown Greenville, while Furman's Old Main is on the university's campus.

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