Columbia South Carolina Information
Columbia had no paved streets until 1908, when 17 blocks of Main Street were surfaced. There were, however, 115 publicly maintained street crossings at intersections to keep pedestrians from having to wade through a sea of mud between wooden sidewalks. As an experiment, Washington Street was once paved with wooden blocks. This proved to be the source of much local amusement when they buckled and floated away during heavy rains. The blocks were replaced with asphalt paving in 1925.
The first paid firemen were hired in 1903. A car was purchased for the chief that same year, evidently the first vehicle owned by the city. In 1934, the federal courthouse at Main and Laurel was purchased by the city for use as City Hall. Built of granite from nearby Winnsboro, Columbia City Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Designed by Alfred Bult Millet, President Ulysses S. Grant's federal architect, the building was completed in 1876. Mullet, best known for his design of the Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., had originally designed the building with a clock tower. Large cost overruns probably caused it to be left out.
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154 Palmetto Park
Columbia, SC 29229-7017
Lake Carolina - Centennial
Residential
MLS# 446264 / Active
Charleston style home on gracious tree lined street in Lake Carolina. Open floor plan on main level with living & dining areas and bright kitchen w...
3201 Lincoln
Columbia, SC 29201
Earlewood
Residential
MLS# 446260 / Active
Looking for old world charm with modern conveniences? This is it ! This traditional bungalow in the heart of sought after Earlewood neighborhood f...
4204 Devine
Columbia, SC 29205
Sherwood Forest
Residential
MLS# 446259 / Active
4204 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205 - Charming Shandon style 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a detached 1 bedroom, 1 bath garage apartment. This ho...
6441 Westshore
Columbia, SC 29206-2124
Forest Lake
Residential
MLS# 446254 / Active
Come live on the hill in beautiful Forest Acres area. This updated home features a newer AC unit, duct work, roof and updated kitchen and baths. ...
504 Chimney
Columbia, SC 29209-5402
Hampton Crest
Residential
MLS# 446244 / Active
Located on the pond in Hampton Crest is this all brick 4 Bedroom, 3 ½ bath home with bonus room. This home offers a brand new architectural roof (M...
19 Loggerhead
Columbia, SC 29229
Turtle Creek
Residential
MLS# 446238 / Active
Well maintained and updated full brick home with bedrooms on main level and large level home site. No home behind you!! New laminate hardwoods in l...
1620 Crestwood
Columbia, SC 29205
Wales Garden
Residential
MLS# 446237 / Active
This charming 1940's home is about 1 mile from the University of South Carolina and has been updated and well-maintained over the years. You'll fin...
213 Squire
Columbia, SC 29223
Brickyard Village
Residential
MLS# 446235 / Active
Move in ready attractive home in Brickyard village has a freshly painted interior, new carpet throughout and upgrades. the features include a livin...
103 Long Needle
Columbia, SC 29229
Ashley Ridge
Residential
MLS# 446226 / Active
Put the pedal to the metal on this one! Hurry on over! Get ready for summer backyard grilling! Over $9,500 in new improvements just finished. New c...
315 Barony Place
Columbia, SC 29229
The Summit - Barony Place
Residential
MLS# 446222 / Active
Completely Updated Home with a Pool & Privacy! Spacious All Brick House sits on a Corner Lot with Side Parking Pad & Side Entry to Garage. Brick ...
520 Valhalla
Columbia, SC 29223
Woodlands
Residential
MLS# 446221 / Active
What a great home to raise your family in. Updated kitchen with granite countertops and glass tiled backsplash and new cabinets. The FROG is huge, ...
1720 Catawba
Columbia, SC 29205
Wheeler Hill
Residential
MLS# 446214 / Active
LOW COUNTRY STYLE! Lots of light. Great Floor Plan. Main Level: Master BR (Large picture window and win-seat & SUPER Closet), LRM (wood-burning FP)...
1 Hillcrest
Columbia, SC 29203
Clairview Terrace
Residential
MLS# 446211 / Active
In need of some elbow grease and paint this charming house is on a large lot that is fenced in the rear. There is a small shed. The house has har...
3528 Foxhall
Columbia, SC 29204
Forest Acres
Residential
MLS# 446210 / Active
Nice ranch style home in Forest Acres. Spacious, fenced yard and open concept kitchen / living room. This one has lots of character. All brick, one...
299 Vermillion
Columbia, SC 29209
Willow Tree
Residential
258 Northwood
Columbia, SC 29201
Canal Place
Residential
MLS# 446200 / Active
Beautiful hardwood floors welcome you in the foyer and wind you around to a spacious open floor plan. The large, open kitchen has ample counter spa...
4120 Linwood
Columbia, SC 29205-1567
Lake Katherine
Residential
MLS# 446196 / Active
Stunning updated home in Lake Katherine spanning a spacious lot. This beautiful home boasts a double-sided fireplace between two living areas, a di...
553 Great North
Columbia, SC 29223-5154
Spring Valley West
Residential
MLS# 446194 / Active
Does you family need space this 4 bedroom 3 bath may have all that you need, large back yard, potential 5th bedroom unfinished, nestled on a quite ...
5021 Courtney
Columbia, SC 29206
Greenbriar
Residential
MLS# 446188 / Active
Expansive Ranch home with a finished lower level situated on .72 acres. Great for entertaining with multiple living areas, large Chef's kitchen, wr...
1236 Ashland
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Ashland Falls
Residential
MLS# 446187 / Active
Beautiful Traditional Style Home in established lifestyle community. This true 5 bedroom home has a functional floor plan perfect for any growing f...
372 Canal Place
Columbia, SC 29201
Canal Place
Residential
MLS# 446185 / Active
Spacious floor plan with beautiful hardwoods in sought after Canal Place neighborhood. Entertain company downstairs in the open floor plan with din...