Columbia South Carolina Information - Page 10
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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7326 Leitner Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Residential
Welcome to 7326 Leitner Rd, a stunning retreat nestled in a tranquil neighborhood of Columbia, SC. This beautifully maintained home boasts 3 spacio...
265 Kenmore Park Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
The Homestead
Residential
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854 Kilbourne Road
Columbia, SC 29205
Heathwood
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2409 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Residential
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6824 N Trenholm Road
Columbia, SC 29206
Arcadia Lakes
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433 Calabash Lane
Columbia, SC 29223
Allans Mill
Residential
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18 N Tombee
Columbia, SC 29209
Kings Grant
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146 Culliver Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Congaree Pointe
Residential
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181 Allans Mill Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
Allans Mill
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231 Regatta Forest Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
Regatta Forest
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4013 Gonzales Avenue
Columbia, SC 29203
Eau Claire
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LOVELY MOVE-IN READY HOME NESTLED IN A QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD, ZONED FOR AWARD-WINNING RICHLAND ONE SCHOOLS! This 3 bed/ 2 bath home is full of amazing...
1 Brittany Way
Columbia, SC 29212
Brittany
Residential
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433 Indigo Ridge
Columbia, SC 29229
The Summit - Indigo Springs
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1113 May Oak Circle
Columbia, SC 29229
Maywood Place
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3039 Exmoor Road
Columbia, SC 29204
Forest Hills
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150 Allans Mill Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
Allans Mill
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1827 Windover Road
Columbia, SC 29204
Belvedere
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5724 Sylvan Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
Forest Acres
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..Many upgrades-roof & HVAC about 2 years ago. Kitchen updated. 2 of 3 bathrooms updated...Beautiful level yard-half acre with inground pool in bac...
112 Stanford Street
Columbia, SC 29203
Hollywood / Rose Hill
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1834 York Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
Forest Hills
Residential
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34 Providence Manor Ct
Columbia, SC 29203
Courtyard At Providence Plant
Residential
Welcome to 34 Providence Manor Court. This very well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath patio home provides tranquility and convenience. This patio home ...