When the S. Spencer Moore Co., closed in 1987, David Moore rescued this vintage 1900 plaque that hung at the store entrance on Capitol Street. He grew up in the store founded by his great-grandfather.
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School pictures show the remarkable resemblance of the Moore twins, David (right) and Dick.
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Even David Moore can't remember which one is which in this childhood photo with his brother, Dick.
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At Charleston High School, David Moore water skied in the summer and played in a band in the winter.
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Originally a guitar player, David Moore later played electric bass with several bands in high school.
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A fixture in downtown Charleston, S. Spencer Moore Co., was the oldest same-owner business in Charleston for years. It opened in the 1860s and closed in 1987.
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