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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11 Monarch
Columbia, SC 29229
Highlands
Residential
MLS# 498015 / Active
Single family home in Highland Subdivision. This home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a huge bonus room. Home even has some attic space off the bon...
2705 Wales
Columbia, SC 29223
Windsor Lake
Residential
MLS# 498010 / Active
Come see this beautifully transformed Windsor Lake home ! This 5 bedroom, 3 full bath home is perfect for large families and is in close proximity ...
409 Indigo Ridge
Columbia, SC 29229
Indigo Springs
Residential
MLS# 498005 / Active
The Wateree 5BR;3.5BA;formal LR/DR;Family room;MBR down w/sep. shower & garden tub, walk in closet;bonus room up;upstairs balcony was built by Grea...
105 Freshley
Columbia, SC 29212
Cedar Grove
Residential
MLS# 497996 / Active
Cathedral ceilings in Great Room. Champion Windows. Very private- end of cul-de-sac.Solar panels to lower your electric bill. MBR on main floor. S...
4429 Bonnie Forest
Columbia, SC 29210
Bonnie Forest
Residential
MLS# 497992 / Active
This move-in ready home has been recently updated including new windows that provide ample of natural light. From the newly remodeled kitchen to th...
212 Tall Tree
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Pointe East
Residential
MLS# 497988 / Active
Wait until you see how large this lives inside! Wow room for kitchen island and Cafe Table--Pantry too can you believe! OMG a real large Laundry Ro...
6124 Hampton Leas
Columbia, SC 29209-1952
Hampton Leas
Residential
MLS# 497985 / Active
Rare one-story in Hamptons! Formals plus great room/kitchen with gas range and fireplace. Corian counters with tile on big island. Double ovens. Lo...
216 Wexhurst
Columbia, SC 29212
Wexhurst
Residential
MLS# 497984 / Active
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS ON THE WAY!! Beautiful updated home on a large wooded cut-de-sac lot. Welcoming entry foyer opens to a vaulted ceiling, picture...
627 Veterans
Columbia, SC 29209
Meadowfield
Residential
MLS# 497975 / Active
Multi-family living, income property (live in one side, rent the other), or renovation opportunity! This home is separated into two separate/privat...
222 Sandstone
Columbia, SC 29212
Avalon
Residential
MLS# 497969 / Active
Home is being sold as-is. Call agent for details.
309 Sheridan
Columbia, SC 29223-5324
Greensprings
Residential
MLS# 497968 / Active
Property Being Sold As IS.....Where Is No Warranties! Property Needs TLC
462 Regency Park
Columbia, SC 29210
Regency Park
Residential
MLS# 497967 / Active
Come see this well maintained one level patio home with vaulted ceilings and beautiful back yard patio. Convenient one car garage, close to shoppin...
243 Berwick
Columbia, SC 29212
Coldstream
Residential
MLS# 497952 / Active
Beautiful all brick home in well established Coldstream is deceptively HUGE and well updated is up for grabs!! This 5 bedroom w/3.5 bath home feat...
1805 Lake Carolina
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Centennial
Residential
MLS# 497948 / Active
Immaculate 5 BEDROOMS with Double Masters, One on Main Floor and the other on 2nd floor. New SS Maytag appliances in kitchen. 2800 sf with large fr...
146 Ashewicke
Columbia, SC 29229-7057
Lake Carolina - Pinnacle Ridge
Residential
MLS# 497947 / Active
THE RIGHT CHOICE...STYLE, QUALITY, VALUE! This beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom one-owner home has a lot to offer. One of the big things it offer...
404 Huntcliff
Columbia, SC 29229
Huntcliff
Residential
MLS# 497941 / Active
Beaufitul home on over half acre lot on the golf course, brick front, features include owners suite on main level with private bath, separate showe...
1014 Henry Curtis
Columbia, SC 29209
Heritage Woods
Residential
MLS# 497935 / Active
Investor Special- ready for renovation! Priced to sell. Location, Location! Popular Heritage Woods subdivision, close to Ft. Jackson, VA hospital,...
209 Beaver Dam
Columbia, SC 29223
Wildewood
Residential
MLS# 497916 / Active
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE! SPACIOUS HOME WITH UPDATES TO INCLUDE GRANITE COUNTERS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES,GRANITE TOP ISLAND, TILE FLOORING, N...
2842 Stratford
Columbia, SC 29204
Forest Hills
Residential
MLS# 497909 / Active
Cute as a button and well cared for....Hardwood floors in most rooms....large den has tile .... fenced backyard with workshop..... beautiful heavy ...
2 Dana
Columbia, SC 29229
Southwood
Residential
MLS# 497895 / Active
Come see this quaint 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1300 square feet home that's been extremely well kept. Situated on a corner lot and featuring new solar...
320 Austre Drive
Columbia, SC 29229-7537
Lake Carolina - Woodcrest
Residential
MLS# 497890 / Active
MOVE IN READY! Located in family friendly Lake Carolina within the top rated Richland 2 schools. Woodcrest is within walking distance to the eleme...