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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101 Bent Bough
Columbia, SC 29212
Harbison
Residential
MLS# 533762 / Active
This Beautiful ranch style 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is in the perfect location in the Harbison Community with all the amenities it has to offer, incl...
635 Crestmont Road
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Centennial
Residential
MLS# 533754 / Active
This Columbia two-story home offers a two-car garage. Pls use 2020 version of SC form 310.
1622 Van Lingle
Columbia, SC 29210
Kingswood
Residential
MLS# 533746 / Active
Welcome to your NextHome in the well established Kingswood Community! This ONE owner home is ready for you to put your unique stamp on! This home h...
1916 Elm Abode
Columbia, SC 29210
Elm Abode
Residential
MLS# 533729 / Active
Great looking all brick home located on quiet street just minutes from downtown, shopping and interstates. Hardwood flooring throughout most of the...
4037 Kilbourne Road
Columbia, SC 29205
Heathwood
Residential
MLS# 533728 / Active
Well cared for contemporary Heathwood home. Located on a spacious corner lot. Features formal rooms with cathedral ceilings, generous family room o...
6027 Woodvine Road
Columbia, SC 29206
Residential
MLS# 533726 / Active
Mid-century brick home with over 2,700+ sq ft. Open concept 2nd floor with kitchen, living room with fireplace and dining room. The lake view kitch...
1121 Glenwood Court
Columbia, SC 29204-3361
Glenwood
Residential
MLS# 533723 / Active
Welcome to this beautiful brick home on a cul-de-sac street in the ForestHills / Glenwood neighborhood. This updated one-story house has all the am...
316 Briercliff Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
Washington Heights
Residential
MLS# 533716 / Active
Sold strictly in AS-IS condition. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style home is located in the award-winning Richland School District Two zone. Whil...
217 Cambridge Lane
Columbia, SC 29223
Williamsburg East
Residential
MLS# 533708 / Active
Fantastic three bedroom, two bathroom move-in ready home. You will love the fresh paint and new flooring throughout the home! The exterior of the h...
219 Glenbrooke Circle
Columbia, SC 29204
Forest Glen
Residential
MLS# 533702 / Active
Come see this beautiful traditional home in Forest Glen! Zoned for Satchel Ford Elementary and located within close proximity to shopping and dinin...
124 Shadowpine Road
Columbia, SC 29212
Harbison
Residential
4415 Wedgewood Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
Lake Katherine
Residential
MLS# 533678 / Active
**Open House Saturday, January 29, 12:00pm to 1:30pm** You won't want to miss this Lake Katherine gem! New in 2020, this Wilson Co build features ...
136 Thomaston
Columbia, SC 29229
Thomaston
Residential
MLS# 533676 / Active
This home in the Thomaston neighborhood has so many options. There are two large living areas downstairs one could be for more formal living, and ...
217 Haddington Drive
Columbia, SC 29229-8779
Winchester
Residential
MLS# 533665 / Active
Welcome to this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants and I-20! This home offers an oversized driveway wher...
441 Denman Loop
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Centennial
Residential
MLS# 533643 / Active
Welcome home in Lake Carolina. Walk into the foyer and see nice Vinyl floors that flow through the home office and dining areas. The home office ha...
255 Jordan Springs
Columbia, SC 29229
Spring Park
Residential
MLS# 533638 / Active
The Carson by Mungo. Beautifully well-maintained home in Spring Park. Conveniently located near the popular Northeast/Killian Road area of Columbia...
201 Twin Oaks
Columbia, SC 29209
Reflections
Residential
MLS# 533636 / Active
Welcome home to the beautiful community of Reflections. Located on a corner lot, this 3+ bedroom home has it all. The floorplan is perfect for ente...
6626 A Arcadia Woods
Columbia, SC 29206
Arcadia Woods
Residential
MLS# 533634 / Active
Arcadia Woods one level brick ranch. Home features covered front porch, rear deck, fenced yard, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, master bedroom with private b...
308 Running Fox
Columbia, SC 29223
Wildewood
Residential
MLS# 533632 / Active
This lovely Wildewood property has lots of ""bells and whistles""! It's located on a golf course lot (17th hole) and has a beautiful pool and spa a...
487 Guard Tower
Columbia, SC 29209
Kingston Ridge
Residential
MLS# 533630 / Active
Don't miss out on this beautiful home with 3 porches to relax on ! This home feature balcony off the master, covered porch on the back. Enter with ...
2788 Prince Charles
Columbia, SC 29209
KINGS PARISH
Residential
MLS# 533624 / Active
The Bartow located in Kings Parish! This three bedroom, two and one-half bathroom home has an open concept layout. Luxury vinyl plank flooring runs...