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This aerial view of Fort Moultrie was taken in 1980 after the fort had become a National Park and was restored to show the evolution of Atlantic coast defense fortifications from the Revolutionary War...
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Fort Moultrie | History Of SC Slide Collection
Folly Beach | History Of SC Slide Collection
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Aerial view of the Folly Beach Atlantic Pavilion in the 1950s. Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.
The Corn Exposition In Florence, Around 1900 | History Of SC Slide Collection
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The Corn Exposition in Florence, around 1900, celebrated the rich agricultural produce of this region. Courtesy of the South Carolina State Museum.
Florence City Hall | History Of SC Slide Collection
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Florence City Hall, built in 1900, photographed in 1909. Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.
Main Street In Florence, 1910 | History Of SC Slide Collection
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The town of Florence, whose Main Street is pictured here in a 1910 postcard view, grew out of the development of the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad. When the owner of the largest store in nearby...
Edisto Beach Island | History Of SC Slide Collection
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A beachfront view of Edisto Beach Island in the 1950s. Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.
Darlington International Raceway, 1952 | History Of SC Slide Collection
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Darlington International Raceway, built in 1950, was the first stock car speedway of its kind. The 1.36 mile facility is located 2 miles west of Darlington, on state highways 34 and 151. The Pepsi...
Stock Car Races At The Darlington International Speedway | History Of SC Slide Collection
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Stock car races at the Darlington International Raceway attract 50,000 to 75,000 fans annually. This van of spectators came for a Southern 500 in the late 1970s. Courtesy of the Darlington County...
A Southern 500 Beauty Contest, 1957 | History Of SC Slide Collection
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The Southern 500 inspires a weeklong festival of parades and other events. In this 1957 beauty contest, contestant #21 was declared the winner. Courtesy of the Darlington County Historical Commission.