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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9 Ashley Hall
Columbia, SC 29229
Ashley Hall
Residential
MLS# 433173 / Active
Step Into This Well Maintained Home!! Located On A Quiet Cul-de-sac In A Highly Sought After Neighborhood In Ne Columbia. This Freshly Painted, 5 B...
7920 Dartmoore
Columbia, SC 29223
Windsor Lake Park
Residential
MLS# 433172 / Active
This Is A Nice Home For A Growing Family. Fully Fenced Back Yard. Large "stand-up Attic Can Be Converted To A Second Floor. New Roof. Nice Size Roo...
223 Sloan
Columbia, SC 29205
Shandon
Residential
MLS# 433170 / Active
Move-in Ready And Priced To Sell In Shandon! You Won't Believe All This Home Has To Offer For The Price. 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Large Living Area...
933 Schofield
Columbia, SC 29229
Brookhaven
Residential
MLS# 433164 / Active
A 4BR/2BA Home In The Northeast Area, Spacious Rooms, Nice Size Yard Also With Privacy Gate. Us Dept Of Hud Owned, Case #461-423611, (ie - Insurabl...
89 N Lake Pointe
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Pointe East
Residential
MLS# 433162 / Active
This Turn Key Home Is Ready For A New Family To Love! The Entire Interior Has Been Freshly Painted, Plus New Carpet Has Been Added Throughout. This...
816 Gregg
Columbia, SC 29201
Gibbes Green
Residential
101 Falmouth Rise
Columbia, SC 29229
Rainsborough
Residential
MLS# 433157 / Active
Location, Location, Location! Rainsborough, A Hidden Jewel In Ne Columbia. Convenient To I77 & I20, Only Minutes To Prime Shopping, Ft. Jackson, Bc...
506 Westmoreland
Columbia, SC 29229
Brookhaven
Residential
MLS# 433156 / Active
Beautifully Well Cared For Home With The Master Bedroom Downstairs. Kept Like A Show Home With Nice Paint Colors. The Pergola In The Rear Will Re...
158 Cogburn Road
Columbia, SC 29229
Brookhaven
Residential
MLS# 433155 / Active
Beautiful 4BR Home...large Eat In Kitchen With Open Floor Plan...great Location...perfect For 1ST Time Home Buyer! Priced To Sell!!!
312 N Chateau
Columbia, SC 29223
Candlewood
Residential
MLS# 433153 / Active
Lovely Updated Home Near The Village At Sandhills And Sparkleberry Square. The Home Has New Vinyl Plank Floors Throughout, New Stove And Microwave,...
403 Autumn Glen
Columbia, SC 29229
Sterling Hills
Residential
MLS# 433151 / Active
Beautiful Well Kept, Immaculate 4 Bedroom Home That Is Very Private, Backing Up To Woods. This Home Offers A Front Porch, Rear Deck, Fenced In Rear...
7802 Wessex
Columbia, SC 29223
Windsor Lake Park
Residential
MLS# 433150 / Active
Just Renovated Home! House Has Hardwoods Refinished And New Hardwood Floors Installed In Living And Dining Rooms, New Kitchen Appliances, New Roof,...
515 Summit Terrace
Columbia, SC 29229
Gatewood
Residential
MLS# 433149 / Active
This Well Maintained Two Story Home Includes Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen And Half Bath On The First Floor. Second Floor Has Master Bedroom, B...
331 Allans Mill
Columbia, SC 29223
Allans Mill
Residential
MLS# 433148 / Active
The “andover A2” New Smart Home! Intuity Smart Home Brain, Wifi Controlled Door Locks And Thermostats Come Standard In This Home. No Monthly Monito...
140 Branch Hill
Columbia, SC 29223
The Commons
Residential
MLS# 433147 / Active
Intown Gated Community W/a Pool At Affordable Price! Charming Victorian W/numerous Updates. Renovated Kitchen Recent Hvac Replacement . Re-plumbe...
9 Loggerhead
Columbia, SC 29229
Turtle Creek
Residential
MLS# 433140 / Active
Welcome Home! This All Brick Beauty Is Priced To Sell And Move In Ready! Large Deck Overlooks Private Backyard That Backs To The Woods Of Clemson E...
24 Shoreline
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - The Bluffs
Residential
MLS# 433136 / Active
Immaculately Maintained Home In The Award Winning Neighborhood, Lake Carolina-the Bluffs! When You Enter Into The Foyer, The First Thing You Notice...
607 Summit
Columbia, SC 29229
Woodhaven
Residential
MLS# 433125 / Active
Move In Ready! Perfectly Beautiful Corner Townhouse On Pond 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath. Kitchen With Dining Area. Master Bedroom And 2ND Bedroom Downstairs...
207 Woodlands Village
Columbia, SC 29229
Woodlands Village
Residential
MLS# 433124 / Active
Priced To Sell Fast! This 3 Brm/2 Bath Beauty Is Located On A Cul-de-sac With A Privacy Fence & In-ground Sprinklers. Inside You'll Find The Ope...
688 Gladiolus #185
Columbia, SC 29229
Summit Hills
Residential
MLS# 433122 / Active
The Beaujolais A With Awesome Front Porch! Large In-law/guest Suite Down. Hardwoods In Foyer, Dining And Kitchen. Huge Kitchen With Tons Of Cabinet...
1241 Parliament Lake
Columbia, SC 29223
Parliament Lakes
Residential
MLS# 433120 / Active
This 3 Bedrooms Home Sits On A Large, Private/wooded Lot And Backs Up To Windsor Lake. Features Include - A Spacious Family Room With Gas Log Firep...