National Register of Historic Places

Sylvania

Bradley, McCormick County, South Carolina
Listed
November 28, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77001533

About this property

Sylvania in McCormick County, South Carolina, near Bradley, South Carolina, was built in 1825. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. The house is thought to have been built in 1825 by John Hearst, the great-uncle of William Randolph Hearst. John Hearst died in 1847, and James H. Wideman acquired the property. Frank Wideman, Sr., owner of the property during the 20th Century, was appointed by Franklin D. Roosevelt as Assistant U.S. Attorney General in charge of the Justice Department Tax Division. Frank Wideman Jr., worked to restore the house between 1969 and 1971. It is a one-and-one-half story white clapboard building in the Federal style set on a low brick foundation and has fine Regency details in the interior and faux finishes. Current owners Jay and Kim Dowd III purchased Sylvania from the Wideman Family in 2020 after five generations of family ownership with a commitment to preservation and stewardship of this SC historical landmark.

Location

Bradley, McCormick County, South Carolina
34.01034, -82.23974

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Sylvania listed on the National Register?

Sylvania was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Sylvania?

Sylvania is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Sylvania?

The period of significance for Sylvania is recorded as the industrial era.

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