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Reflections by Sammy Way: Brogdon Station was Southern micro community in Sumter
Reflections remembers two families who settled in the rural areas of Sumter County that became known as Britton Siding and Brogdon Station. These two families played an important role in Sumter's history. This piece will focus on the Brogdons to … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: T. Douglas Youngblood named Sumter's 1950 'Man of The Year'
Reflections remembers Thomas Douglas Youngblood and his tireless dedication to our city's improvement. His willingness to assume numerous civic responsibilities made him one of Sumter's most valuable citizens. He would become only the eighth person … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Ralph Haddon and Don Browning were named Studebaker dealers in Sumter
Reflections remembers the Studebaker automobile and its contributions to the auto industry. According to Wikipedia Encyclopedia, "The manufacturer of the Studebaker was based in South Bend, Indiana, and was founded in 1852 and incorporated in 1868 … more
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Many Sumter landmarks have vanished over time
Reflections remembers many of Sumter's landmarks that have been razed or altered to make room for new structures that may have required additional space. Webster defines a landmark as any prominent feature of the landscape, such as a tree or … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Clevenger Business College opened in Sumter in 1950
Reflections remembers Clevenger College and its impact on the city of Sumter. The business school was instrumental in preparing a portion of the community for its post-war entry into the growing world of industrial technology. The business and … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Part II: John Blount Miller, public spirited and advocate of education
This is part two in a two-part series about John Blount Miller and the numerous contributions he made to the development of what became Sumterville. Read part one at www.theitem.com/reflections. The data and photos used to prepare this report were … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: John Blount Miller, public spirited and advocate of education
Reflections remembers John Blount Miller and the numerous contributions he made to the development of what became Sumterville in a two-part series. The data and photos used to prepare this report were obtained from The Sumter Item archives and the … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Mount Vernon Motor Court announces formal opening in 1954
Reflections remembers the arrival of one of Sumter's attractive motor inns. The Mount Vernon Motor Court, constructed in 1954, continues to function in the city at its original location. The facility was frequented by many of Sumter's visitors who … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter's hotels
This edition of Reflections remembers the construction of numerous hotels in downtown Sumter. These buildings were very important for growth of Sumter as it entered the 19th century. The arrival of the railroads in the 1850s and the ensuing influx … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Popular hardware store opened on East Liberty Street in 1954
Reflections recalls one of Sumter's hardware stores that met the needs of the community in numerous ways. This showcase facility featured a diversity of household utensils, garden products and sporting goods. The store was manned by employees who … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter's historic homes, part II
Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series about the historic homes Sumter has seen through the years. Read part one at www.theitem.com/reflections. Reflections revisits the period from 1890 to 1940, in which the city of Sumter … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter's historic homes
Reflections revisits the period from 1890 to 1940, in which the city of Sumter experienced a period of unprecedented growth and development brought on by the influx of new businesses and the expansion of the rail industry. Fortunately, a few … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter becomes home to luxurious movie theater in 1967
Reflections revisits the arrival of Wesmark Cinema in Sumter. The beautiful structure, owned by Carmike Theaters, was in the Wesmark Shopping Center; Sumter's second such facility opened shortly after a cinema began operation in Palmetto Plaza. The … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Traffic volume count made, noting number of gas stations downtown
"A traffic volume count, designed to alleviate congested traffic conditions in the downtown business areas of Sumter, was undertaken in March 1948. The count was being made by local Boy Scouts with the cooperation of City Manager J. A. Raffield and … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Millwood Plantation: A historic home loved by 7 generations
Reflections revisits a home that was returned to the setting where most of the material used in its construction originated. This beautiful abode built by a craftsman from another state served as home for several generations of Sumterites. The data … more
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