Spartanburg Dude

Bowling Alley is being torn down and a gas station will replace it.

The signs are indeed generic (except for Burrito Hub) The rest is just rendering. I have inside scoop (pun intended) on this one.

100% this.

Nice. If I had to nitpicking here... but the drop ceiling in the hallways... bleh.

Not happy about this. I mean it was such a cool building and I don't believe for a minute that it was so far gone that it could not be reused.

Damn shame that they're demolishing that building. It could have and should have been resused. Could have been really cool.

Just saw that they've torn down the old laundry/dry cleaner on West Main next door to the former Church's Chicken. Anyone have any idea what's gong on? TIA.

The Hidden Bean is officially open on the West Side, under Burgers & Bakery (shameless plug). Stop by for a authentic Cuban coffee, Gourmet hot teas, pastry and a variety of coffee! https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/local/2022/05/20/burgers-bakery-opens-speakeasy-inspired-coffee-shop-spartanburg-hidden-bean/9792734002/

Don’t know if this is true, someone posted the following in a Facebook group. Can anyone confirm validity? “Wow, wow, wow, wow... wow! FULL-SCALE PLANETARIUM coming to the City of Spartanburg, complete with a dome, screen, and seating for 120! On the corner of S. Church Street and Broad Street, there is a wide grassy area that, while it looks small, could house the Cowpens Library. On that spot will be constructed a planetarium for all to enjoy! Combined with our impressive library already present, it will be one heck of a power house for learning and science. I think the closest planetarium is over at Clemson. So to have this in our own little ol' Burg? Yeah, like I said... WOW! What a statement this will make. “

We're super excited about this partnership! If you have any questions I'm glad to answer what I can!

Well whatever it becomes, I'm just glad to see another old (and very pretty building) saved and reused. Hopefully the reuse will be meaningful. That may be a great push to rehab other properties around that Western gateway and really give Downtown a well deserved "entrance"!

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Love this!

I really like how this project came together. Love the design, the "traditional" look is very appealing to me and in a few years the landscaping they've done should look great. Overall such a great project for that part of downtown. I said it back when it was first announced, and keep to the statement that it would have been awesome if some of the buildings have commercial on the bottom. But even without that, I'm happy to see this get done! Now let's see what else gets built on all that empty land around it.

WOW! When you look at it like this, you really see how much is actually going on! Thank you for sharing, it's really impressive what's going on!!!!

It would be awesome if this map could get updated with current going on's.

Here's a rendering.

I heard somewhere, can't remember where, that he's planning to reopen the Magnolia Street Pub as Magnolia Street Pub. Live music venue / bar.

Agreed!

The more I look at them, the more I actually like the "over sized" facades. I realize that they dwarf the historic ones, but at the same time, they make a real statement.

100% agreed! Yes, this is an incredible upgrade for Broad Street! I'm sold! Even with the "out of scale" new facades, the project is absolutely awesome, desperately needed and hopefully will spur even more development / redevelopment of downtown. I'm kinda in love with this!

Not confirmed, but I've heard that it's a Mexican Restaurant.

I absolutely hate that old Victorian homes had to be destroyed... BUT, nice project. This may spur more high end development in the area. That's not a bad thing.

This.