Citizens Bank

 

Rock Hill, SC  2024

 

Built in 1924-1925, the Citizens Bank Building was the first "high-rise" building in Rock Hill with six stories.  It housed a couple of banks, and an early radio station on the second floor.  An observation deck on the roof was used by the Civil Defense during World War II and can be seen in yesterday's post.

 

Post Office and Courthouse

 

Rock Hill, SC  2024

 

This building was opened in 1932 and replaced an older post office that had been in use from 1906. It served as a post office until 1986.  It also housed a district court, various federal offices, and the local headquarters for several US Congressmen.  It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988

 

Spirit of Place

 

Rock Hill, SC  2024

 

 

 

Fallout Shelter

 

Rock Hill, SC  2024

 

Wire Scuptures

 

Rock Hill, SC  2024

 

I found these whimsical wire sculptures while walking around downtown, Rock Hill, SC.  While very interesting, I couldn't  really find a good shot that would really isolate the sculpture from the busy backgrounds.  Perhaps someone with a better photographer's eye would find a good image here.   

 

Bicycle Sculpture

 

Rock Hill, SC  2024

 

Fountain Park II

 

Rock Hill, SC  2024

 Watching this fountain is the best free entertainment in Rock Hill. 

Fountain Park

 

Rock Hill, SC  2024

 I can sit an watch this fountain all day.  It is constantly changing.

Light Posts

Rock Hill, SC  2023

 

First Presbyterian Church

Rock Hill, SC  2023

 

iPhone Long Exposure

Rock Hill, SC  2023

Since my DSLR died a little while ago, I've been learning about all the capabilities of the camera in the new iPhone 14.  One feature captures a 3 sec video clip of a scene starting 1.5 sec before and ending 1.5 sec after the picture is captured.  Using this feature one can edit the photo to simulate a long exposure as shown above.  Many of you might already know this, but it was news to me.  While the iPhone has a very remarkable camera, I don't find it as much fun to use as a dedicated DSLR.

 

Fountain Park Amphitheater

Rock Hill, SC  2023

 

Fountain Park II

Rock Hill, SC  2023

 

Fountain Park

Rock Hill, SC  2023