Bailes Collins Building

Title

Bailes Collins Building

Alternative Title

First Location of Greer Heritage Museum

Description

"George Bailes and Roy E. Collins opened the Bailes Collins Store in 1928. Around 1938, Collins became sole owner. Three generations worked in the store."
In May 1995, Roy Collins donated the use of the building for one year to the Greer Heritage Museum, with the option of renewal for low rent. During the summer, the building was renovated with air conditioning, displays, lighting, carpeting, etc.
The Museum was housed on Trade Street until 2009, when it moved to the former city hall.

Street Address

Depends on where you look. Has been listed multiple times as 206, 208, 210, and 106 Trade St.

Architects

Dan Leach volunteered his skills as an architect in designing the renovations for the Museum in 1995. Michael Fey, S.C. State Museum exhibit director, visited the Trade Street property and gave architect Dan Leach background and tips on displaying Greer artifacts.

References

Legendary Locals of Greer by Ray Belcher and Joada P. Hiatt, p. 54
Articles from the Greer Citizen, including March 20, 1996