The Westin Poinsett has stood the test of time for a century in downtown Greenville.
It became one of the city’s first skyscrapers when built in the mid-1920s, anchoring the corner of South Main and West Court streets. The hotel’s 100-year timeline features eras of success and expansion, along with periods of economic hardship and closure.
“(The hotel) is a great mirror for the city and its history,” said John Nolan, owner of Greenville History Tours and board president of the Greenville County Historical Society. “It’s really reflected the ups and downs of our city.”…