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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279 Ashewood Lake
Columbia, SC 29209
Ashewood Lake
Residential
MLS# 463115 / Active
Come see this Beautiful Home! 4 bedrooms with 2.5 bathrooms w/ Formal Living and Dining Rooms. Home sits on corner lot. Enjoy you morning coffee, w...
2912 Saint Ives
Columbia, SC 29223-2139
Briarwood
Residential
MLS# 463099 / Active
Nice ranch style home waiting for new family. Three bedroom and 2 full baths Home features Keeping room located off kitchen and Greatroom. Rock sol...
102 Waterville
Columbia, SC 29229
Highlands
Residential
MLS# 463089 / Active
Spacious 5 bedroom, 3 full bathrooms located in Highlands Subdivision. Formal living and dining rooms with spacious great room w/gas fireplace. Ho...
406 Dahoon
Columbia, SC 29229
The Summit - Chapelwood
Residential
MLS# 463088 / Active
Low Maintenance living and close to shopping and restaurants! This home in The Chapelwood subdivision has 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths, a large kitchen, Livi...
7 Alison
Columbia, SC 29229
Highlands
Residential
MLS# 463083 / Active
Fall in love with this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home located in the heart of NE Columbia! From your first step into this home, you are welcome...
4228 Monticello
Columbia, SC 29203-5809
Residential
MLS# 463082 / Active
Darling 3 BR/2 BA bungalow is the perfect combination of vintage charm & modern elegance! Lovely Great Rm w/gas log fireplace & gleaming hardwoods ...
48 Mallet Hill
Columbia, SC 29223
Wildewood
Residential
MLS# 463076 / Active
GORGEOUS TWO STORY BRICK HOME IN DESIRABLE WILDEWOOD SUBDIVISION! This gorgeous 4 bedroom/ 3.5 bath home is full of beautiful features! Natural lig...
9510 Commonwealth
Columbia, SC 29209
Dominion Hills
Residential
MLS# 463072 / Active
Home has been renewed from top to bottom! The exterior features a new roof, windows, vinyl siding, paint, and a refreshed storage building! The int...
717 Martha
Columbia, SC 29203
Greenview
Residential
MLS# 463065 / Active
Great, well maintained recently renovated home. Hardwoods, in living room and bedroom areas. Large great room with entirely bricked wall hosting ...
201 Windsor Trace
Columbia, SC 29209
Hamlet Park
Residential
MLS# 463060 / Active
Low-maintenance bungalow located on a corner lot and close to everything! Minutes from Lowes, Walmart, USC medical school, VA hospital, entrance to...
865 Parnell
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Ashland Mills
Residential
MLS# 463059 / Active
One owner! Better than new! Please call or text agent prior to viewing for access code. There is a dog in the house. (803)315-5896.
1014 Lancaster
Columbia, SC 29201
Earlewood
Residential
MLS# 463055 / Active
Welcome home to the Earlewood neighborhood, minutes to new openings in the North Main area, Main Street, and the Vista. This one story brick ranch ...
433 Winding
Columbia, SC 29212
Cedar Grove
Residential
MLS# 463051 / Active
Welcome home to Cedar Grove. This beautiful 3 BR, 2.5 Bath plus frog colonial style home is move in ready. Recently updated, this home has new carp...
55 Somerton
Columbia, SC 29209
Kings Grant
Residential
MLS# 463035 / Active
2 story all brick traditional with 4 BRs, 3.5 baths plus FROG. FROG could be 5th bedroom, kitchen w/granite, stainless GE appliances. HW Floors, bu...
902 Nannyberry
Columbia, SC 29210
Springhaven
Residential
MLS# 463027 / Active
This home has two master suites with one on each level! The kitchen has wood grain laminate flooring, all black appliances (the fridge stays!), pan...
385 Gauley
Columbia, SC 29212
Chestnut Hill Plantation
Residential
MLS# 463025 / Active
Great floor plan with upgrades including hardwoods and granite! Kitchen features breakfast nook with bay window, granite counter tops, breakfast ba...
311 Cumberland
Columbia, SC 29203
Keenan Terrace
Residential
MLS# 463020 / Active
Immaculate 3 bed/ 2 bath 2,044sqft home in Keenan Terrace sub. This home was meticulously maintained with attention to detail in every corner. Enjo...
111 Peaceful
Columbia, SC 29223
Brickside Village
Residential
MLS# 463019 / Active
MUST SEE! Well maintained 3 bedroom 2 full bathroom home.. HUGE frog over garage.. Spacious backyard.. All repairs have been completed prior to lis...
739 Long Point
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Harborside
Residential
MLS# 463016 / Active
This beautiful custom built Charleston style home is a must see! Located on Lake Carolina, this home has its own private dock. With a gorgeous view...
1003 Belleview
Columbia, SC 29201
Elmwood Park
Residential
MLS# 463013 / Active
Absolutely charming from the inviting front porch where you can enjoy your morning cup of coffee or tea, this one has it all! Desirable Elmwood Pa...
1534 Berkeley
Columbia, SC 29206
Heathwood
Residential
MLS# 463011 / Active
Location - Location - Location....enjoy making this well kept home yours. This efficient one level brick exterior home has 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. At...