Darlington in Darlington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lawrence Reese
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 8, 2010
1. Lawrence Reese Marker
West Broad Street features several late-19th to early-20th century residences designed and built by Lawrence Reese (1865-1915), a native of Marlboro County who came to Darlington as a merchant by 1887. Reese, who had no formal training in architecture, was a self-taught master craftsman and designer. The Belk Funeral Home, at 229 West Broad, was built ca. 1900 as a residence for Abraham Hyman and was Reese's own favorite of the several houses he designed here.
The West Broad Street Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, features 14 houses designed and built by Lawrence Reese between ca. 1890 and ca. 1910, most of them with elaborate Eastlake, Queen Anne, and other Victorian era architectural elements. Reese also designed and built the South Carolina Western Railway Station on Russell Street, built in 1911 and also listed in the National Register in 1988.
Erected 2000 by St. John's Heritage Foundation. (Marker Number 16-45.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 34° 17.918′ N, 79° 52.275′ W. Marker is in Darlington, South Carolina, in Darlington County. Marker is at the intersection of West Broad
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Reese's Row" (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Macedonia Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Wilds-Edwards House / Samuel Hugh Wilds (approx. ¼ mile away); St. James Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Darlington Memorial Center (approx. 0.3 miles away); Darlington County / Darlington County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Julius A. Dargan House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Darlington.
Also see . . .
1. West Broad Street Historic District National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. (Submitted on May 12, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. South Carolina Western Railway Station National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. (Submitted on November 21, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 8, 2010
2. Wide view of the Lawrence Reese Marker
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 8, 2010
3. Abraham Hyman House (1900)
Located in the West Broad Street Historic District, this Lawrence Reese-designed and built house is today the Belk Funeral Home. It was originally built for Abraham Hyman, a local merchant.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 8, 2010
4. E.E. Lunn House (1890)
Located in the West Broad Street Historic District, this Lawrence Reese-designed and built house was originally built for E.E. Lunn, a local dry goods merchant.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 8, 2010
5. M. Bonnoitt House (1890)
Located in the West Broad Street Historic District, this Lawrence Reese-designed and built two-story residence was completed in 1890.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 8, 2010
6. E.T. West House (1890)
Located in the West Broad Street Historic District, this Lawrence Reese-designed and built residence was completed in 1890.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 8, 2010
7. J. Monroe Spears House (1890)
Located in the West Broad Street Historic District, this Lawrence Reese-designed and built two-story residence was built for J. Monroe Spears, the owner of the local ‘Darlington News’ newspaper.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 8, 2010
8. Dr. John Lunney House (1895)
Located in the West Broad Street Historic District, this Lawrence Reese-designed and built two-story residence was completed in 1895.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 8, 2010
9. J.F. Wilson House (1895)
Located in the West Broad Street Historic District, this Lawrence Reese-designed and built two-story residence was completed in 1895.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 8, 2010
10. J.O. Muldrow House (1895)
Located in the West Broad Street Historic District, this Lawrence Reese-designed and built two-story residence was completed in 1895.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 8, 2010
11. Henry Hennig House (1895)
Located in the West Broad Street Historic District, this Lawrence Reese-designed and built two-story residence was completed in 1895.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 8, 2010
12. M.S. Hart House (1895)
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 8, 2010
13. South Carolina Western Railway Station (1911)
This National Register Property was designed and built by Lawrence Reese. It served as the city of Darlington's railroad station for almost fifty years. It served South Carolina Western, Carolina, Atlantic & Western and Seaboard Airline Railway lines.
Photographed By Cindy Bullard, November 10, 2010
14. Lawrence Reese Headstone in Darlington Memorial Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,881 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on November 18, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 12, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on May 13, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 14. submitted on November 18, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina.
