Heart of Sumter Neighborhood Association, SUMTER SC
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The Heart of Sumter Neighborhood Association (HSNA)
had its beginnings in the early 1980’s.

The Heart of Sumter Neighborhood Association’s mission is to preserve, protect and promote the city of Sumter, South Carolina, and its largest in-town historic residential area!

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➢ Get to know neighbors in a business and social settings.
➢ Showcase Patriot Hall, Sumter Cultural Center, Sumter Little Theatre, Sumter Gallery of Art , Sumter County Museum, Memorial Park, and other neighborhood/Sumter resources.
➢ Combat deterioration of residential properties.
➢ Assist realtors in marketing available properties.
➢ Partake and be instrumental in tourism events.
➢ Support ongoing revitalization of Downtown Sumter.




American house styles come in many shapes, some with architectural details borrowed from classical profiles, some unique to the New World... visit our neighborhood and see if you know what style of house it is!? 



Victorian
Folk Victorian

Beaux Arts
Craftsman
Spanish Mission 
Prairie Style 
Tudor Revival
French Revival
Art Deco
Art Modern
Colonial Revival
Cape Cod
Neoclassical
Spanish Colonial Revival
Ranch

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​Click a photo (below) to view additional
​information and resources in our neighborhood!
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Art in the Park "2024" (click above)
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Click photo to view HSNA Facebook Page!
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City of Sumter SC
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Discover South Carolina ART in the PARK SPONSOR
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Shaw Air Force Base
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Sumter Chamber of Commerce Sponsor - Porches of Sumter

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We all might admire the modern building going up in the office park next door, or the new development of houses in our neighborhoods, but have you considered the benefits of restoring historic buildings and why this is such an important service? There are four major reasons why you (as a community or individual) should consider historic restoration or preservation of your home or building instead of a new structure.

1. Culture
​Restoring historic buildings connect us to the past. They are physical reminders of what came before us and help to create a sense of culture in a neighborhood. Historical buildings such as libraries, cathedrals, and estates give us a way to study the past and make sense of the communities that came before us. Old buildings have unique characteristics that can be difficult to replicate in new commercial builds. You may be able to make a new structure look similar to the old, but it won’t feel the same unless the same building techniques and materials are used.


2. Education
Preserving historic homes and buildings act as learning tools not only for architects and builders, but students and communities as well! Think of all the tangible education that would be lost if historic buildings were demolished instead of preserved or restored. Visiting old structures is a way for architects and builders to study past techniques and design, and students and others can learn about what came before them and what might have influenced the present day. It is imperative we restore historic structures and use them as educational tools.


3. Economy
Not only does historic restoration benefit culture and education, but it also helps to boost the economy. Think about all the tourism dollars that could aid a community by keeping these structures alive, well, and as close to the way they were in their heyday. Preserving or restoring old structures is good for business. It benefits travel and tourism, of course, but also helps to create jobs. There are many specialists who pride themselves in the knowledge needed for correctly restoring, preserving, and maintaining old buildings.
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4. Environment
Any form of restoration is environmentally friendly compared to a new build. You are not wasting materials, or creating a need for new ones. Also, rehabilitating existing structures can make them more eco-friendly or durable to lessen maintenance costs. Efforts to restore buildings can also help to limit other environmental factors, such as suburban sprawl, traffic, and environmental degradation. Your first reaction to wanting to be eco-friendly may be to invest in many new tools and materials — but the answer may already exist! You can restore a structure that has value, history, and meaning without the need for demolition or investing in tons of new materials. With historic restoration or preservation, you can return a structure to its original look while also making it more energy efficient and increasing its value.

 

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Located in

SUMTER SC

Telephone

803-406-2177

Email

SumterHSNA@gmail.com
  • Home
  • Membership
  • Bylaws & Board
  • 2024 Sumter Art in the Park
  • Art in the Park 2023
  • Distinctive Properties of Historic Sumter
  • Heartbeat Newsletter
  • EVENTS
  • BRICK ORDER
  • Heartbeat Newsletter
  • Art in the Park 2022