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 at – so 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.