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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242 Tram Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Whitehall
Residential
MLS# 509718 / Active
Welcome to this bright and spacious mid-century three bedroom, two and a half bath home in the established Whitehall community! Once through the we...
4524 Sandy Ridge
Columbia, SC 29200
Forest Acres
Residential
MLS# 509664 / Active
Come and see this all brick gem in the heart of popular Forest Acres. There is plenty of room to improve this home and dramatically increase its va...
242 Hope Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Wildewood
Residential
MLS# 509660 / Active
Beautiful water-front Home! Gazebo and fire pit down by the water. LUSH Landscaping! Master Bedroom up and down. One wood-burning fireplace and one...
3320 Rawlinson Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Oxford Commons
Residential
MLS# 509659 / Active
Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in quiet country setting. This home has been updated and is ready to welcome a new family. The kitchen features ...
1200 Princeton Street
Columbia, SC 29205
Heathwood
Residential
MLS# 509658 / Active
There are 3 Bedroom/2 Baths in the dwelling and 2 Bedrooms/1 Bath above the detached garage. Home is situated on a great corner lot with privacy fe...
309 Waccamaw Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
Wales Garden
Residential
MLS# 509656 / Active
Beautifully renovated home and rare find in the heart of Wales Garden. This home features 4 large bedrooms, master on main, living room with firepl...
926 Tara Circle
Columbia, SC 29210
Gardendale
Residential
MLS# 509649 / Active
Fantastic three bedroom, two bathroom home in the established Gardendale community! Through the welcoming foyer you will enter into the formal livi...
2207 Weiss Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
Twin Lakes Hills
Residential
MLS# 509647 / Active
This is an all-brick home that’s been recently renovated. There is a large backyard with a fence, private deck, and storage shed. The home also has...
6415 N Trenholm Road
Columbia, SC 29206
Forest Acres
Residential
MLS# 509634 / Active
Welcome to your new home in lovely Forest Acres! This home has an open living room, kitchen and dining area floor plan. Beautiful hardwood floors...
103 Academy Way
Columbia, SC 29206-1401
Forest Acres
Residential
MLS# 509632 / Active
This Forest Acres bungalow is on the market after having a big refresh with lots of new updates. The adorable 3BR/2BA home has traditional dining a...
105 Rosebank Drive
Columbia, SC 29209-1911
Hampton Trace
Residential
MLS# 509627 / Active
All-brick Cape Cod style 3BR/2.5BA in Hampton Trace is tucked away in a cul de sac on a great lot. Fantastic semi-open floor plan boasts traditiona...
821 Cross Hill Road
Columbia, SC 29205
Heathwood
Residential
MLS# 509597 / Active
Fantastic Location! Just a few minute drive to downtown, Devine Street activities and less than :30 sec to Whole Foods. This has been a family home...
210 Austree Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Woodcrest
Residential
MLS# 509591 / Active
Welcome Home to this well maintained, one-owner home situated on a LARGE CORNER LOT with a side entry garage. This 4-bedroom home with all bedrooms...
125 Mallard Landing Way
Columbia, SC 29209-4833
Mallard Landing
Residential
MLS# 509588 / Active
This is the one you have been waiting for! Super cute with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in a beautifully maintained and quiet GATED COMMUNITY at...
440 Rushfoil Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Hawthorne Ridge
Residential
MLS# 509586 / Active
MOVE IN READY executive style home located in the heart of NE Columbia, within minutes of shopping/dining amenities and Rich 2 schools. Features in...
9 Tiftgreen Circle
Columbia, SC 29223
Spring Valley
Residential
MLS# 509560 / Active
Now is your chance to own this one-of-a-kind 4 bedroom 3.5 bath mid-century modern property in the coveted Spring Valley neighborhood. From the mom...
400 Tamarack Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
Woodhill Estates
Residential
MLS# 509547 / Active
Spacious, three (or four) bedroom condo with two full, and two half baths. Lots of room to be together, and if need be, spread out. Main floor has ...
714 Arrowwood Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Arrowwood
Residential
MLS# 509543 / Active
Move in Ready: Please drive by and take a LOOK at this quiet and peaceful location across the street from a church and situated on a large lot with...
32 Summit Place
Columbia, SC 29204
Summit Place
Residential
MLS# 509532 / Active
Beautifully updated free-standing condo in the heart of Columbia in Middleburg off Forest Dr. The kitchen was completely renovated with new white c...
1709 Columbia College Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
College Place
Residential
MLS# 509528 / Active
FIXER UPPER spacious 3 bed 1 bath on corner lot of Columbia College Drive attached garage/addition 1 bed 1 bath and den half bath added in to mas...
533 Wilkinson Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
Brookhaven
Residential
MLS# 509526 / Active
BEAUTIFUL TWO STORY HOME NESTLED IN DESIRABLE BROOKHAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD, ZONED FOR AWARD WINNING RICHLAND TWO SCHOOLS! This 4 bedroom/3.5 bath home i...