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Gastonia,
North Carolina Incorporated: 1877 Roots: Developed on what was once a large dairy farm, development spurred by intersection of railroad lines Slogan: Spindle City, City of Growing Beauty, Pacemaker of the Piedmont Historic sites: Gaston County Courthouse, built in 1910. Gastonia City Hall. Famous sons and daughters: Gregg Cherry, the only Gaston County man to be governor of North Carolina; James Worthy and Eric "Sleepy Floyd," NBA players. Other claims to fame: All-America City in 1963. All-America City finalist in 1997; Millennium Community in 2000; All-America City in 2000. Population: 1997 estimate: 62,259 Tax rate: 49.25 cents per $100 valuation City Offices City Hall, 181 South St., Gastonia. Mailing address is P.O. Box 1748, Gastonia 28053. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. City Council meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 181 South St. and on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Gaston County Courthouse Public Room, 325 N. Marietta St. Trash Service Picked up once a week by the city’s Solid Waste Division. Roll-out, curbside service. Curbside recycling also available. Details: (704) 866-6774.
Paper Stock Dealers — off Modena on Lincoln Avenue, newspaper, cardboard, computer/office paper, mixed paper Brooks Scrap Metal — North Broad Street, scrap metal, aluminum cans Bruce’s Iron and Metal — South York Road, scrap metal, aluminum cans
Post Offices Main Post Office Eastridge Mall Post Office Dixie Village Shopping Center Post Office 2593 W. Franklin Blvd. Phone: (704) 868-8332. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday Robinwood Post Office New Hope Road Post Office Annex Libraries Gaston County Main Library: Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 to 6 p.m. on Sundays from September through May. Address: 1555 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia Circulation: (704) 868-2164 Overdue books: (704) 868-2164 Reference: (704) 868-2168 Children’s services: (704) 868-2165 Audiovisuals: (704) 868-2166 Administration: (704) 868-2167 Erwin Center Branch: Hours vary. Address: 913 N. Pryor St. Phone: (704) 868-8046 ABC stores 348 W. Long Ave., Gastonia. Open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Phone (704) 865-2349 401 Cox Road, Gastonia. Open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Phone (704) 864-4393 1848 S. York Road, Gastonia. Open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Phone (704) 867-5231 Museums American Military Museum of Gastonia, 115 W. Second Ave., Gastonia. Call (704) 866-6068 or 864-0267 for more information.
BUSES Fares Regular fare — 75 cents, transfers are free. Children under five ride free with paying adult customer. Fares for the elderly and/or handicapped are 35 cents and transfers are free. Ticket books — Good for 10 rides are available for $7.50, or $3.50 for the elderly and/or handicapped. Senior Citizen Discount — 65 or older can ride for 35 cents with proof of age or a Social Security Health Insurance card. Exact change — Have exact fare, ticket or transfer ready when boarding. Drivers are not allowed to make change. Transfers must be used within 75 minutes of the time on the transfer. They are not valid for round trips. You must get the transfer when you board. Buying tickets — Tickets may be purchased at Bradley Station, 121 N. Oakland St., or the City of Gastonia, Revenue Collection Division, 181 South St.
Myrtle: Serves Webb Street Elementary, Shannon Bradley Road and Dixie Village Highland: Serves Radio Street Apartments and Erwin Center Highland Services: Serves Central Transportation, Rhyne Elementary School and Radio Street Apartments South York/Linwood: Serves Gaston County Health Department, Linwood Park Apartments and Linwood Terrace Eastridge/Gaston Memorial Hospital/Franklin Square: Serves Eastridge Mall, Gaston Mall, Franklin Square, Gaston-Lincoln County library and Schiele Museum. Marietta: Serves Gaston County Health Department and Village Square Hospital: Serves Ozark Avenue, Hospital, Comfort Suites, Fairfield Inn, Cracker Barrel, Wix Plant. Arlington: Serves Airline Avenue, Bessemer City Road, Employment Security Commission.
Swimming Erwin Center Gaston County YMCA Lineberger Park Robinwood Lake GASTONIA PARKS Parks operated by the City of Gastonia are open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Many provide tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, softball and baseball fields, picnic areas and playgrounds. Picnic shelters are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at Bradley, Erwin, Lineberger, Phillips, Rankin Lake and Jeffers parks. Shelters may be reserved by groups or individuals for a small fee by contacting the individual park office. Athletic fields are used by American Legion teams and area high schools during baseball season. Facilities available for rent. Details: (704) 866-6839 Martha Rivers Park: Youth Sports Complex includes: picnic tables, walking-jogging trails, playground equipment. The park is located on Neal Hawkins Road. East Park: End of Hemlock and Withers streets. Erwin Park: North Pryor Street, call (704) 866-6844. Ferguson Park: Golf Course Drive Lineberger Park: Garrison Boulevard and Chestnut Street, call (704) 866-6839. Linwood Park: Garland Avenue North Park: Rankin Avenue Phillips Park: Echo Lane, (704) 868-6851. R. Bradley Park: North Modena Street, call (704) 868-6847. T. Jeffers Park: Whitener Street, call (704) 866-6852. Rankin Lake Park: Rankin Lake Road, (704) 866-6839. Sims Legion Park: North Marietta Street Vance Street Park: South Vance Street TENNIS COURTS Courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bradley Center:
Eight lighted asphalt courts Erwin Park: Four lighted asphalt courts Lineberger Park:
Four lighted concrete courts Ferguson Park:
Eight lighted asphalt courts Phillips Court:
Eight lighted asphalt courts and a volley wall Jeffers Center:
Eight lighted asphalt courts Ashbrook High
School: Eight lighted asphalt courts Hunter Huss High
School: Six lighted asphalt courts GASTONIA COMMUNITY CENTERS Community centers operated by the City of Gastonia Parks and Recreation Department offer gymnasiums, club and game rooms. The centers are generally open from 1 to 9 p.m. Reduced hours are offered on weekends. Call your community center for schedule information. Bradley Center Erwin Center T. Jeffers Center Southeast Center Phillips Center Adult Recreation
Center Organized Programs Organized Programs offer instructional programs as well as dance, music and dance instructions. This group also offers special interest programs and holds dances for various groups and ages. Organized Programs also offers seasonal functions for different age groups. GASTONIA JOGGING/WALKING TRACKS Gardner Park School: Sandy Lane Clay Street School: Garrison Boulevard Arlington School: North Webb Street Erwin Park: North Pryor Street Phillips Park: Echo Lane T. Jeffers Park: Whitener Street Last updated: 07/20/01 |
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