If anyone knows the history of State St. in West Cola’s River District, it’s the Clark Family – owners of Clark’s Beauty Shop (130 State St.) since 1946. Randy Clark recalls a time (50 years ago) when the street was lined with grocery stores, banks, doctors’ offices + a movie theatre.
At times, State St. has been one of the most popular spots in West Cola. New developments in the area, refacing buildings and the ‘Art on State’ project are driving forces behind reviving State St. once again. (And the killer brunch spots like 116 and Cafe Strudel don’t hurt.)
More parking is one thing business owners are happy to see – the city recently purchased the 1920’s Brookland-Cayce City Hall + Fire Department, which will allow for ~100 additional parking spaces in the middle of the River District.
