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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552 Westmoreland
Columbia, SC 29229
Brookhaven
Residential
MLS# 480104 / Active
Incredibly Well-Maintained Home with all brand-new carpet downstairs. 3 bd, 2 bath family home with a large fenced in back yard. The front view is ...
624 Lockner Road
Columbia, SC 29212
Whitehall Extension
Residential
MLS# 480102 / Active
Charming single family home in the Whitehall subdivision. This property has been very well maintained and has an open kitchen concept as well as be...
4304 Windemere
Columbia, SC 29203
College Place
Residential
67 Hamptonwood
Columbia, SC 29209
Hamptonwood East
Residential
MLS# 480097 / Active
Come see this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath, Hamptonwood East home in super popular Brennen Elementary school zone! This move-in ready ho...
4704 Trenholm
Columbia, SC 29206
Lake Katherine
Residential
MLS# 480095 / Active
Fantastic Brick Ranch home! Great living spaces to include both formal living and dining rooms, den with fireplace and bright sunroom with vaulted ...
2717 Wilmot
Columbia, SC 29205
Shandon
Residential
MLS# 480092 / Active
Beautiful Bungalow nestled on a quite street in the heart of Shandon. Huge double lot with over a 1/4 acre to build a garage or add a pool. Renovat...
18 Guernsey
Columbia, SC 29203
Burton Heights II
Residential
MLS# 480086 / Active
Traditional brick home with 1 car garage, home features 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Living & Dining combo, Kitchen with island. This property may qualify fo...
149 Hay Meadow
Columbia, SC 29209
Burnside Farms
Residential
MLS# 480085 / Active
Immaculate, like new Essex built home. Sought after one-story living with tons of upgrades. Handsome kitchen with recessed lighting and stainless...
359 Silver Anchor
Columbia, SC 29212
Shoals Landing
Residential
MLS# 480082 / Active
Scarlet~ Great location, minutes from I-26 and Lake Murray Dam, and seconds from the Publix on Hwy 6. New gated community in the Irmo area off Irmo...
1202 Whitney
Columbia, SC 29201
Olympia
Residential
MLS# 480074 / Active
GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN DESIRED OLYMPA! RENTS FOR $1800 PER MONTH. ON LARGE CORNER LOT WITH FENCED BACKYARD AND PLENTY OF PARKING. HARDWOOD...
237 Middlesex
Columbia, SC 29210-4446
Whitehall
Residential
MLS# 480069 / Active
This CHARMING 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath tri-level home can be found among tree lined streets in the established neighborhood of Whitehall. Conveniently...
530 Queen
Columbia, SC 29205
Shandon
Residential
MLS# 480052 / Active
A real cream puff in the heart of Shandon - walking distance to popular Five Points, with a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment! Recentl...
215 White Wing
Columbia, SC 29229
Whitney Falls
Residential
MLS# 480047 / Active
Very cozy home in prime location, great neighborhood and in a cul-de-sac!! You get the all the benefits of a 1 story spit plan home with the master...
921 Pine
Columbia, SC 29205
Olde Shandon
Residential
MLS# 480043 / Active
Welcome to 921 Pine Street! Located just moments from shopping and dining in Five Points, and on Devine Street, as well as a short drive to UofSCâ€...
370 Spring Meadow Lot
Columbia, SC 29223
Spring Meadow
Residential
MLS# 480035 / Active
The Porter: The main level features an office and formal dining room, kitchen with an island, breakfast and large family room. The owner’s sui...
Increase +$3,000
337 Patrick
Columbia, SC 29223-1421
Garden Valley
Residential
MLS# 480034 / Active
Public Remark Master down with Sunroom. 6 bedrooms 3.5 baths, mother in law suite or guest room with full bath. Gleaming HDWDs in dining & kitchen,...
8305 Old Percival
Columbia, SC 29223
Residential
MLS# 480027 / Active
Well maintained move in ready 3BR 2BA 1 car attached garage. Home in well established area. Outside motion lights, fenced in back yard. Garage i...
3 Anchor
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina Summerlin Bylake
Residential
MLS# 480023 / Active
ALL BRICK AND PRIVATE ONE OF THE PRETTIEST HOMES ON THE MARKET. ELEGANT YET COMFORTABLE! ENJOY THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN COMPLETE WITH GRILL, BURNER, FR...
506 Hogans
Columbia, SC 29229
Woodlands Links
Residential
MLS# 480018 / Active
Welcome Home! As you enter the front door, you will fall in love with the gorgeous crown molding and stylish light fixtures. The front entry has h...
368 Spring Meadow Lot
Columbia, SC 29223
Spring Meadow
Residential
MLS# 480014 / Active
The Delaney: This single story home features a huge great room and a fireplace that opens to a large eat in the kitchen with an island. The owner...
Increase +$2,000
3301 Overcreek
Columbia, SC 29206
Forest Lake
Residential
MLS# 480012 / Active
New roof, fresh paint! Gorgeous hardwood floors! Granite and stainless steel appliances in kitchen. Sun-room over looks rear! Fabulous location for...