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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632 Dulaney Bend
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Berkeley Hall
Residential
MLS# 450497 / Active
Your new home awaits! This Gorgeous 3B/2.5BA home is just what you've been looking for. Offering 2,811 sq.ft. and ample storage space, you have pl...
7925 Exeter #Lot 7
Columbia, SC 29223
Windsor Lake Park
Residential
MLS# 450492 / Active
Well kept updated Tri-level brick home in established Windsor Lake Park on a huge corner lot. Gorgeous inside. Hardwood floors are in the foyer, ki...
313 Finsbury
Columbia, SC 29212-1014
Coatesworth
Residential
MLS# 450491 / Active
Traditional 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Pool Ranch Home in Coatesworth. Property features Formal Living, Dining, and Family Room with a Fireplace. Kitchen in...
126 Gate Post
Columbia, SC 29223
Gates Of Wildewood
Residential
MLS# 450486 / Active
Low maintenance living in the heart of NE Columbia- this ONE OWNER town home in highly desirable Wildewood area is MOVE IN READY and meticulously m...
111 Holliday
Columbia, SC 29223
Wildewood
Residential
MLS# 450485 / Active
Classic style with all the latest amenities! Newer hardi plank exterior and recently replaced double paneled vinyl clad windows! Chef's large, brig...
500 Rockhaven
Columbia, SC 29229
Farrowood Estates
Residential
MLS# 450484 / Active
Great starter home. Stop renting and buy for less than rent. Eligible for first time buyers programs. Fresh carpet and paint and new appliances. Zo...
232 Lancer
Columbia, SC 29212
Coldstream
Residential
MLS# 450479 / Active
Coldstream beauty! Looking for a spacious all-brick basement home with a POOL? Enjoy views of the private backyard and gorgeous pool from your eat-...
255 Jimmy Love Lane
Columbia, SC 29212
St Andrews Reserves
Residential
MLS# 450461 / Active
Awesome, almost brand new home, ready for new owners. This home was built in 2017 and features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a great loft area and a 2...
110 Baysdale
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Woodleigh Park
Residential
MLS# 450458 / Active
Very well kept townhouse in Woodleigh Park of Lake Carolina. Was former model home, so plenty of upgrades! Hardwood floors on main floor. Kitchen h...
3619 Rockbridge R
Columbia, SC 29206
Rockbridge
Residential
MLS# 450450 / Active
Traditional Forest Acres home - living room open to dining room. Professional landscaping. Fenced back yard, workshop with power. Hardwood floors e...
4004 Kilbourne
Columbia, SC 29205
Heathwood
Residential
MLS# 450442 / Active
For years, this was the most pitiful and abandoned property in the neighborhood. The seller has transformed this formerly 1100 square feet cottage ...
1 Harvest Ridge
Columbia, SC 29229-9059
The Summit - Summer Chase
Residential
1105 Acacia #228
Columbia, SC 29229
Summit Hills
Residential
MLS# 450432 / Active
The Porter - The main level features a spacious family room with fireplace, a formal dining room and a large kitchen with an island. Upstairs is an...
2012 Dalloz
Columbia, SC 29204
Forest Acres
Residential
MLS# 450426 / Active
This 4 bedroom 3 bath home has all the extras! Hardwood floors, granite counter tops and large spacious rooms. The lower level has a bedroom, den...
175 Ashewicke
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Pinnacle Ridge
Residential
2150 Fairlamb
Columbia, SC 29223
Woodfield Park
Residential
3528 Raven Hill
Columbia, SC 29204
Cherry Hill
Residential
MLS# 450419 / Active
This property is on a very quiet street about three blocks from Trenholm Park and includes two separate Richland County TMS parcels (14008-05-03 an...
301 N Lake Pointe
Columbia, SC 29229-0000
Lake Pointe East
Residential
MLS# 450418 / Active
This immaculate home is walking distance to Spring Valley High School and very close to Clemson Road, Two Notch, I-20, I-77, Fort Jackson and more!...
652 Mangrove
Columbia, SC 29229
Villages At Lakeshore
Residential
MLS# 450396 / Active
Very nice 3BDR, 2.5BA home in an established neighborhood. This home has an open floor plan with a nice master suite. Nice size backyard. There's ...
431 Tristania
Columbia, SC 29212
Regatta Forest
Residential
MLS# 450394 / Active
New Construction by Great Southern Homes! Floor plan: Magnolia B. Lot 20. Stunning ONE LEVEL executive home with double garage. WOW! Honeywell Home...
11 Trentridge
Columbia, SC 29229
The Summit - Gatewood
Residential
MLS# 450387 / Active
Town Home located in The Summit. Main Floor features Living Area, Eat-In Kitchen with Sliding Doors that lead to Deck and view of Fenced Back Yard,...