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Experience Downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina
In this unique Southern, South Carolina city, creative energy and progressive growth blend with historic small-town charm. Visitors can enjoy restaurants that specialize in local and international cuisines and find that perfect souvenir or hard-to-find gift in a variety of specialty retail stores. Within the 15-minute walk or a 5-minute bike ride, you may visit three major cultural centers, three public parks, a recreational trail and over 20 sculptures and fountains.
Morgan Square, the heart of the city's downtown and home to the statue of Revolutionary War hero Daniel Morgan, offers free Wi-Fi and newly installed public art. Enjoy the landscaped setting with fountains and relax on a decorative marble bench while you decide what to explore next during your visit.
Virtual Tour of Downtown
Take a look around downtown Spartanburg, SC on this virtual tour. Explore the art, fountains, events and people of downtown.
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Member Spotlight
Treasures of Time
Diana Emkjer has been collecting antiques for as long as she can remember including clocks that didn't work. Her husband Joe began fixing those clocks as a hobby even though he was an engineer in the aerospace industry.
Joe had become friends with a man from Germany and acquired from him a lifetime of knowledge about the workings of clocks. In Germany, "horology" (the study of clocks) is a highly respected job and an apprenticeship lasts four years. In just two years, his friend taught Joe everything he knew about repairing and restoring antique clocks and gave him tools that were over 50 years old.
In 1993, Joe and Diana Emkjer opened Treasures of Time on Main Street near Abby's Grill. They are now located in the Broadwalk Building on Broad Street. Joe retired from his job and began repairing and restoring both old and new clocks on a full time basis. Diana handles the purchasing, sales and bookkeeping for
Treasures of Time.
Joe became certified in Horology through the National Association of Clockmakers and his workmanship is guaranteed. They also sell antique clocks such as Tambours, Two Weight Clocks, Schoolhouse Clocks, French Clocks and even Ships Clocks.
If you have an old clock to be repaired, bring it to Joe. If you want to buy an unusual gift, talk to Diana. The clocks in this shop are certainly Treasures of Time.
Treasures of Time
Broadwalk Building, Suite 109
201 East Broad Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
864-573-7178
Open Monday thru Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
