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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402 Summit Square
Columbia, SC 29229
Woodhaven
Residential
MLS# 556329 / Active
Roomy Townhouse in very convenient location! Close to Village of Sandhills, I-20 and I-77. Freshly painted. New flooring throughout to include bea...
102 Garden Springs Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Garden Springs
Residential
MLS# 556328 / Active
Welcome to 102 Garden Springs Road! Located just moments from shopping and dining on Garners Ferry, and Devine Street, as well as transit on I-77, ...
553 Marsh Pointe Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Centennial Lakes
Residential
MLS# 556301 / Active
Allow Haven Homes building certified high performance homes to transform your dream-home vision into a reality! With our spacious open floorplans, ...
549 Marsh Pointe Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Centennial Lakes
Residential
MLS# 556300 / Active
Allow Haven Homes building certified high performance homes to transform your dream-home vision into a reality! With our spacious open floorplans, ...
357 Sandbach Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Bowden Village
Residential
MLS# 556273 / Active
CORNER LOT! HOME IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION! ESTIMATED COMPLETION APRIL/MAY. The Elston plan is a two story home that will have 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathroom...
Reduced -$10,000
1 Sims Alley
Columbia, SC 29205
Sims Alley
Residential
MLS# 556272 / Active
Welcome to 1 Sims Alley! This rare end unit is a real STUNNER. It was fully renovated a few years ago and exceptionally appointed by an acclaimed d...
721 Winslow Way
Columbia, SC 29229-9140
Winslow
Residential
MLS# 556267 / Active
Welcome to your new, freshly painted 3 bed 2 bath cape code style home! This beautiful home boasts classic charm. From the moment you enter, you'll...
4920 Colonial Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
College Place
Residential
MLS# 556266 / Active
This property is an investor's dream. Renovations have already started on this almost 2500 sqft home that is minutes from Columbia College and just...
1520 N Woodstream Road
Columbia, SC 29212
Murraywood
Residential
MLS# 556261 / Active
Lovely Murraywood home that is ready for new owners. Very well maintained and super clean, this home has great living areas on the main floor inclu...
3315 Percival Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Residential
MLS# 556256 / Active
This home has 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1128 sq. ft. This home would make a great investment for someone wanting to put a little work to complete the ren...
130 Brockway Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Ashcroft
Residential
MLS# 556251 / Active
This Langford plan offers you luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout all the main living areas, guest suite on the main floor, natural gas fireplac...
128 Brockway Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Ashcroft
Residential
MLS# 556250 / Active
The two-story Parker E plan on with brick full Brick front and beautiful bay window also includes primary bedroom on the first floor plus office, s...
560 Ludlow Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
Ashcroft
Residential
MLS# 556249 / Active
The Highstead A is a spacious open plan. High Vaulted ceiling in family room and primary bedroom makes this home feel even bigger. Two bedroom o...
373 Sandbach Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Bowden Village
Residential
MLS# 556237 / Active
UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Expected completion April/May! The Brandon is a 2 story home, with 3 spacious bedrooms all on the 2nd floor. This home has two...
Reduced -$22,240
7623 Sunview Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
Hazelwood Acres
Residential
MLS# 556235 / Active
ALL BRICK RANCH, 3 BEDROOMS 2,FULL BATH HOME. GREAT SIZE LOT. INGROUND POOL,6 FOOT CHAIN LINK FENCING IN BACKYARD. ENCLOSED SUNROOM W/POWER POOLSID...
3719 Lamar Street
Columbia, SC 29203
Park Place
Residential
MLS# 556226 / Active
Welcome to 3719 Lamar St located a minute away from some Disc Golf at Earlewood Park or a short walk to the upcoming Peak Drift Brewing Company. T...
324 Lockshire Road
Columbia, SC 29212
Whitehall Extension
Residential
MLS# 556221 / Active
Seldom available 3 Br, 2 Ba, 2 Car 1830 sq ft home in Whitehall Extension. All new windows, insulation, 200 Amp Breaker Panel, and finished garage ...
369 Sandbach Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Bowden Village
Residential
MLS# 556219 / Active
UNDER CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATED COMPLETION APRIL/MAY! This beautiful NEW home is available and has 5 bedrooms 3 full bathrooms w/ a Loft and is a MUS...
Reduced -$10,000
363 Sandbach Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Bowden Village
Residential
MLS# 556218 / Active
UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Expected completion April/May! The Harrison is a 2 story home, with 3 spacious bedrooms all on the 2nd floor. This home has tw...
Reduced -$10,000
205 Dunham Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Bowden Village
Residential
MLS# 556217 / Active
UNDER CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATED COMPLETION APRIL/MAY! The Aisle plan is two story home that features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. This beauty will have ...
Reduced -$10,000
197 Dunham Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Bowden Village
Residential
MLS# 556215 / Active
UNDER CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATED COMPLETION APRIL/MAY! This beautiful NEW home is available and has 5 bedrooms 3 full bathrooms w/ a Loft and is a MUS...
Reduced -$10,000