Name/Title
The Mansion HouseEntry/Object ID
RG134-07-02Description
The Mansion House, built in 1824 by Colonel William Toney in Greenville, South Carolina, was a grand hotel intended to attract wealthy summer visitors, especially from Charleston. Constructed of brick with marble floors, balconies, and even an elevator, it became a social and political hub, hosting figures like John C. Calhoun. Over time, it evolved with modern amenities under manager Albion Gates but declined after the Spanish-American War. Once the center of Greenville’s elite social life, it gradually became a multi-use building before its demolition in 1924. Its legacy endures as a symbol of Greenville’s antebellum and postbellum history.Collection
Proceedings and PapersCopyright
Copyright Holder
Greenville Country Historical SocietyCopyright Details
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