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The City of Greenville’s Historical Imagery Viewer

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Historical Imagery Viewer tool | Photo from greenvillesc.gov

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Ever have one of those days where you find something on the internet that takes you down a complete rabbit hole? Well, that was us yesterday.

Our team stumbled across a tool that lets you see aerial images of the City of Greenville from as far back as 1955 – so naturally we spent an hour of our morning checking out the progression of some of the most recognizable parts of the Upstate over the last 60+ years.

The tool is called the Historical Imagery Viewer on the City of Greenville’s website. Here’s how it works: you type in an address or location, then use the slider to see how land usage + development have played out in the area. We’re giving you a preview of some of the spots we looked atso you don’t have to forgo your morning productivity.

🔍 Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Then called the BI-LO Center, the auditorium first opened on Sept. 3, 1998. The name was changed to Bon Secours Wellness Arena in 2013. Since the doors opened, the facility has hosted talent like Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Prince, The Eagles + many more.

🔍 Falls Park

Watch for the transition of the Camperdown Bridge to Liberty Bridge between 2002-2004. DYK the concrete deck forming Liberty Bridge is 345 ft. long?

🔍 Peace Center, Wyche Pavilion + Camperdown

In this view, you’ll see the Peace Center built (completed in 1990), renovations to Wyche Pavilion, and (in the lower right corner) you’ll see construction begin on the Camperdown development.

🔍 Fluor Field at the West End

Home of the Greenville Drive – this 5,700-seat baseball stadium opened in 2006.

🔍 University Ridge

The future site of the County Square redevelopment project, the site (formerly a shopping mall) has served as the HQ for Greenville’s local government since the 1980s.

Really into this morning’s time travel sesh? Click here for full access to the Historical Imagery Viewer + explore other parts of Greenville.


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