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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4243 Wilmot Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205-2862
Shandon
Residential
MLS# 526970 / Active
Charming Cape Cod style home in Sherwood Forest! This beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath home has a large formal living room with hardwoods, a brick fireplace...
128 Brook Hollow Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Brookfield
Residential
MLS# 526969 / Active
This home is a must seeor should i say this home is a must feel!!!! Come take a look at this beautiful 3 bedroom 3 bath home located in the quiet B...
1802 Carter Street
Columbia, SC 29204-3138
Avalon
Residential
MLS# 526964 / Active
Well maintained all brick home given a little more TLC! Adorable gas fireplace, LVP waterproof flooring throughout the home, custom kitchen cabine...
64 Dory Court
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - The Peninsula
Residential
MLS# 526956 / Active
Elegant and spacious! on quiet cut-de-sac in Gated Neighborhood!! There is pool and playground just for the Peninsula homeowners and there is even...
750 Viola
Columbia, SC 29229
Summit Hills
Residential
MLS# 526954 / Active
Three sides Brick! This home has so many features. 9' ceilings downstairs & high ceilings in master, hardwoods & tile in laundry & baths. Gas FP, ...
35 Schooner Court
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - The Peninsula
Residential
MLS# 526950 / Active
Luxury abounds! The ""Stonecreek"" by Skyline Designs features 10' ceilings along with rich hardwood floors on the first level. There is a Study w...
4 Lehigh Court
Columbia, SC 29223
Wildewood
Residential
MLS# 526936 / Active
Stunning brick home with pool on a quiet cul-de-sac in Wildewood. If you desire privacy, tranquility and a home that is ready to move in...this is ...
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309 Esplande Lane
Columbia, SC 29229-0000
Landon Place
Residential
MLS# 526923 / Active
Beautiful one story home with a finished bonus room. This open, split floor plan has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2591 square feet of living space. The...
211 Quill Court
Columbia, SC 29212
Quail Valley
Residential
MLS# 526918 / Active
Don't miss this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2+1/2 bathroom home with FROD and inviting front porch located in well established Quail Valley. This spacious...
115 Canal Place Circle
Columbia, SC 29201
Canal Place
Residential
MLS# 526917 / Active
Welcome to your Next Home! Beautiful Charleston style home in the Canal Place community of Downtown Columbia! Open floorplan with beautiful hardw...
3043 Danfield Drive
Columbia, SC 29204-3112
Bradley
Residential
MLS# 526914 / Active
Convenient location just minutes from downtown, Fort Jackson, I-77 & 277 plus all the shopping & dining that Forest Acres has to enjoy. This all-br...
62 Apple Tree Court
Columbia, SC 29223
Orchard Park
Residential
MLS# 526912 / Active
The Bentgrass: 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 5th bedroom and full bath with shower on the main flower. The kitchen features a large island, granite cou...
1523 Fanning Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Forest Acres
Residential
MLS# 526911 / Active
You don't want to miss this move-in ready, one-story brick ranch home in Forest Acres. This home offers 3 bedrooms with brand new flooring througho...
1306 Hendrix St
Columbia, SC 29203
Residential
MLS# 526906 / Active
Don't miss this opportunity to own a brand NEW construction home - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Perfect starter home or rental. House features a covered fr...
308 Long Ridge Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
The Summit - Pine Brook
Residential
MLS# 526905 / Active
You don't want to miss this gorgeous move-in ready home located in a cul-de-sac in Pine Brook in The Summit. Zoned for Richland 2 schools, this hom...
3014 Knightbridge Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Briarwood
Residential
MLS# 526902 / Active
Updated all brick ranch with a contemporary flair! Oversized .45 ac lot!! True 4 bedrooms PLUS an office! Spacious formal living room boasts vaulte...
3915 Longbrook Road
Columbia, SC 29206-2217
Forest Lake
Residential
MLS# 526899 / Active
This renovated brick Ranch in Forest Lake has 3BR/2BA, packs tons of curb appeal and sits on a large lot. This home has beautiful hardwood flooring...
1237 Jennings Court
Columbia, SC 29204
Glenwood
Residential
MLS# 526896 / Active
Beautiful Ranch Home with a Huge yard. 4 Bedrooms 2 Baths. Gleaming Hardwood Floors. Rooms are large and spacious. Amazing trees in front yard,...
155 Leeward Road
Columbia, SC 29212-7802
Yacht Cove
Residential
MLS# 526883 / Active
Absolutely gorgeous, immaculate 3 bedroom, 2.5 Bath condominium in awesome Yacht Club community on Lake Murray. The kitchen boasts tile floors and ...
145 Belleford Ridge Road
Columbia, SC 29223
The Manors Of Belleclave
Residential
MLS# 526881 / Active
Resort Living in your own private home! Phenomenal custom home, pool, spa, cabana and grounds! One of a kind floorplan with outstanding architectu...
7 Kinrose Court
Columbia, SC 29229-9329
Carriage Oaks
Residential
MLS# 526878 / Active
This adorable Ranch style home with a cozy front porch is waiting for you! Stunning floors, soaring ceilings, and a spacious open floor plan will g...