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.

$340,000 - Columbia, SC @ Adesso

MLS#

224185

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

3 Full / N/A

School:

Richland One

Provided courtesy of Holder Properties
Arresting views from the rounded windows & balcony overlooking beautiful western skyline. 10' ceilings, crown mouldings, hardwood floors, granite,...

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$150,000 - Columbia, SC @ None

MLS#

231604

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

3 Full / N/A

School:

Richland Two

Provided courtesy of John Harrell Real Estate
Approx. 1/2 Acre - Commercial property on all sides. Current residence. 24 x 16' Office/Workshop in front of house not included in Heated area.Walk...

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$309,000 - Columbia, SC @ Lake Katherine

MLS#

236455

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

3 Full / N/A

School:

Richland One

Provided courtesy of Bollin Ligon Walker Realtors
One level brick ranch*Wonderful den & 3rd bath added*HW floors throughout*two FPs*Library/office in addition to huge den*good storage*Quiet stable ...

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$468,000 - Columbia, SC @ Shandon

MLS#

238079

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

5 Full / N/A

School:

Richland One

Provided courtesy of The Settler Company Inc
UNIQUE PROPERTY!! ESTATE SALE - 2 EFFICIENCY APTS UPSTAIRS!! SQUARE FOOTAGE INCLUDES UPSTAIRS & FINISHED BASEMENT AREA.

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$125,000 - Columbia, SC @ Brockington Heights

MLS#

241105

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

School:

Richland One

Provided courtesy of Bailey Realty, Inc.
Extented Living, and Dinning room, has beautiful hardwood floors great for family dinner, and bomus room.

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$599,500 - Columbia, SC @ Hampton Ridge

MLS#

247090

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

6

Baths:

5 Full / 1 Half

School:

Richland One

Provided courtesy of Weichert Rlt,Ray Covington 01
What a deal! A truly stunning executive home conveniently located moments from Hammond School, downtown and shopping. This home boasts a spectacul...

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$369,000 - Columbia, SC @ Coldstream

MLS#

251910

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

2 Full / 2 Half

School:

Lexington/Richland Five

Provided courtesy of Realty World-Foster & Assoc.
One of a kind home. Great for entertaining. In the heart of Coldstream. This house has over 6000 sq ft and comes with 1.85 acres of land in a very ...

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$1,385,000 - Columbia, SC @ Forest Lake

MLS#

255956

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

4

Baths:

3 Full / 1 Half

School:

Richland Two

Provided courtesy of Bollin Ligon Walker Realtors
Beautiful 3 yr old traditional with sunset views across Forest Lake. 10 ft ceilings down & 9 ft upstairs*378 ft roughed-in with wiring & plumbing ...

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$139,500 - Columbia, SC @ Forest Acres

MLS#

256550

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

School:

Richland Two

Provided courtesy of Vonz Properties
Very nice house with corner lot-huge family room with wet bar

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$639,000 - Columbia, SC @ Shandon

MLS#

261955

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

3 Full / 3 Half

School:

Richland One

Provided courtesy of Coldwell Banker United 01
COLA LANDMARK!LGE RM W/ GREAT FLOW & HANDSOME ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL!BASEMENT,PLAYROOM&FINISHED ATTIC. HUGE LOT W/ SIDE YD THAT MAY BE SUBDIVIDABLE.E...

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