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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37 Braiden Manor
Columbia, SC 29209
Pennington Square
Residential
MLS# 472158 / Active
The is a very well maintained unit with upgrades. Stainless appliances (all included), smooth surface cook-top, granite counter tops, new HVAC sys...
4718 Kilbourne
Columbia, SC 29206
Lake Katherine
Residential
MLS# 472153 / Active
Pretty 1 Story Painted Brick Ranch is Renovated and Ready! Large Foyer Leads to Formal Dining Area. Spacious Great Room with Gas Log FP, Ceiling Fa...
222 Falls Mill
Columbia, SC 29229
Falls Mill
Residential
MLS# 472151 / Active
Beautiful, well maintained, 5 bedroom home in Northeast Columbia. Nestled nicely in a cul-de-sac. Hardwood floors in foyer, living room, dining roo...
7 Glenbrooke
Columbia, SC 29204
Forest Glen
Residential
MLS# 472146 / Active
STUNNING! Pro pics coming soon! This gorgeous four bed, 3 bath home in the lovely Forest Glen neighborhood is turnkey ready and looking for a new o...
201 Twin Oaks
Columbia, SC 29209
Reflections
Residential
MLS# 472145 / Active
Privacy and convenience! This open floor plan 3 or 4 bedroom 2 bath home in a secure gated community you will not want to miss Only minutes to Ft...
3 High Glen
Columbia, SC 29229
Sterling Hills
Residential
MLS# 472141 / Active
Totally Renovated in a Cul-de-sac 4 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths home with all New Stainless steel appliances. New Roof, Carpet, pant and Laminate. New por...
4 Brookmist
Columbia, SC 29229-9097
The Summit - Hunters Pond
Residential
MLS# 472139 / Active
ACHIEVEMENT HAS ITS OWN REWARDS...this is one of them. Elegant all-brick home with 2-car side-entry garage & circular driveway. Other features in...
744 River
Columbia, SC 29212
Lake Murray
Residential
MLS# 472136 / Active
We have an all brick three bedroom 2368 square foot home home on waterfront of Lake Murray looking for a new owner. This home is a hidden gem with ...
1019 Suber
Columbia, SC 29205
Rosewood
Residential
MLS# 472131 / Active
COME SEE THE DIFFERENCE! THIS 2005 BEAUTIFUL 3 BED 2.5 BATH, TRADITIONAL HOME LOCATED RIGHT DOWN FROM USC IN ROSEWOOD. THIS HOME BOASTS A FORMAL L...
409 Seton Hall
Columbia, SC 29223
Candlewood
Residential
MLS# 472128 / Active
3 bedroom 2.5 bath home with bonus located on large fenced in lot. This home has been freshly painted with neutral color pallet. Owner is allowing ...
215 Brooksdale
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Ashland Grove
Residential
MLS# 472127 / Active
ONE OF THE FINEST HOMES ON THE MARKET! TOP QUALITY THROUGHOUT! NEW KITCHEN WITH CREAM COLORED GLAZED CABINETRY! LUXURIOUS THICK CARPETS IN ALL BEDR...
871 Gardendale
Columbia, SC 29210
Gardendale
Residential
MLS# 472124 / Active
Hard to find in Gardendale! All brick home with over 2000 ft.², four bedrooms, and three full baths! Kitchen has large Stainless gas stove top, ne...
243 Shoals Landing
Columbia, SC 29212
Shoals Landing
Residential
MLS# 472123 / Active
Irmo's Gated Shoals Landing--New construction by Great Southern Homes. One level living with bonus room over double garage! Lot 59. Dillon A6 Floo...
144 Gate Post
Columbia, SC 29223
The Gates Of Wildewood
Residential
MLS# 472122 / Active
LOCATION & LOW MAINTENANCE! Located in the Wildewood area with easy access to I-77/I-20 and Sandhills shopping and dining, this MOVE IN READY town ...
77 Olde Springs
Columbia, SC 29223
Spring Valley
Residential
MLS# 472118 / Active
Beat the ""famously hot"" summer heat in Columbia this year by having your own pool! An amazing opportunity in the Spring Valley subdivision. This ...
328 Blackloon
Columbia, SC 29229
Palmetto Place
Residential
MLS# 472112 / Active
Breath-taking lake-front, four-sided brick home on over a half-acre lot! This grand estate offers a great location, wonderful amenities, and peacef...
120 Hamlet Park
Columbia, SC 29209
Hamlet Park
Residential
MLS# 472109 / Active
This is the one you've been waiting for! Great location & close to everything: only 3 min to I-77 and 15 min to USC, downtown & The Vista. Upgrades...
407 Oak Cove
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - The Oaks
Residential
MLS# 472092 / Active
Amazing value for a 5 bedroom home in Lake Carolina, the Oaks. Full of natural light and backs up to wooded area that makes you feel as if you are ...
2535 Burney
Columbia, SC 29205
Shandon
Residential
MLS# 472086 / Active
Charming Bungalow nicely situated on a corner lot in popular Shandon. Beautiful hardwood floors and high smooth ceilings throughout. Large Living...
127 Quill
Columbia, SC 29212
Quail Valley
Residential
MLS# 472085 / Active
All brick home with exceptional curb appeal. This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home offers formal living/dining large family room with fireplace and built-i...
107 Nursery Ridge
Columbia, SC 29212
Nursery Ridge
Residential
MLS# 472082 / Active
GORGEOUS ALL BRICK TWO STORY HOME ZONED FOR AWARD WINNING LEXINGTON/RICHLAND 5 SCHOOLS! This 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home is full of beautiful features ...