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OtherDenied2875 Savannah Hwy.
US Vegetable Laboratory Campus office/laboratory building demolition
Charleston
Description
Clemson University wanted to tear down its 1936 former USDA research office/lab building, but the board denied the demolition and asked for a restoration plan.
Impact summary
The Design Review Board denied it on Jan 5, 2026.
The historic building stays standing for now, and Clemson must return with a restoration plan by late August 2026.
Applicant
- Name
- Mosley/Aaron Bowman
- Address
- 2875 Savannah Hwy.See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Design Review Board
Denied4–2
Last discussed Jan 5, 2026.
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