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701 Whaley


701 Whaley produced and directed by Lee Ann Kornegay examines the important history of the Pacific Mill Village in Columbia, South Carolina and the role this historic building played as a cornerstone of the community. The program highlights the history of the 701 Whaley building as the mill store for the surrounding village and the enormous renovation project to save it. Later known as “The Y” it included a bowling alley, library, auditorium and dance hall. The building served many purposes until the 1980s when textile jobs moved away.

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Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  07/29/2011  at  07:04 PM
I missed the episode on 701 Whaley history. When will it air again?
Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  07/21/2011  at  09:12 PM
Is there any way I can get a list of songs used in this episode?
Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  09/02/2010  at  12:04 PM
Hi,
I worked at 701 Whaley for many years. Since I live in NC, I wasn't able to enjoy your show. Is there any chance that I could get a link to download the show or a dvd?
Thanks so much!
Boyce Barbee
Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  01/24/2009  at  01:58 PM
I moved from Columbia in 1959 but have seen the building at 701 Waley street for many years.After having visted family and attending Southside Baptist Church many times, I enjoyed the program and the progress of the restoration of the "Y".
The interviews with my 102 year old Aunt Annie Mae Hilliard and others were very informative, and I learned a lot about the history of this building and the importance of Pacific Mills to the community of Olympia.
Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  01/23/2009  at  08:51 PM
JUST FOR YOUR INFORMATION, MY FATHER, ALBERT J WALLACE SR WAS THE DIRECTOR OF THE PACIFIC MILLS COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR SOME 20 YEARS AND WE LIVED JUST ONE BLOCK UP THE STREET. AS A CHILD, I CAN REMEMBER THE POOL WITH THREE DIVING BOARDS, TRAPPAZE AND VIEWING AREA, TWO GYMS WITH WORK OUT ROOMS, SIX POOL TABLES, THREE BOLLING ALLEYS, SNACK BAR AND MOVIE HOUSE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. MY BROTHER CHARLES L WALLACE PROBABLY HAS SOME PICTURES OF HOW IT WAS BACK THEN AND BEST I CAN REMEMBER IT WAS AROUND 1924 WHEN DAD RAND THE BUILDING......

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