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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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594 Teaberry Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Hawthorne Ridge
Residential
MOVE IN READY! This two-story residence constructed in 2019, is located in the heart of Northeast Columbia with nearby shopping and dining as well ...
306 Regal Drive
Columbia, SC 29212-0611
Summerset
Residential
Welcome to 306 Regal Dr - All brick non-connected patio home on a corner lot. Rear brick fenced yard with covered patio. The home has been well mai...
605 Gladiolus Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Summit Hills-amaryllis Woods
Residential
Seller did not hold back on getting this home ready for you. All brick home in cul-de-sac with 1,778 heated square feet of living space. Three bedr...
1644 Rabon Farms Lane
Columbia, SC 29223
Rabons Farm
Residential
This move in ready home has it all! A spacious formal family room, nice kitchen that boast granite countertops, a smooth-top range, a built-in micr...
1006 Lofty Pine Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
Nursery Hill
Residential
Spacious brick 1-story traditional on an oversized shady lot. SUPER large kitchen opens into the den with massive corner fireplace (wood burning w/...
2043 Elmridge Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Bowden Village
Residential
Welcome home! This 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom beauty is a must see. This smart home has a very open floor plan with an inviting natural gas fireplac...
Reduced -$5,000
301 Hillridge Way
Columbia, SC 29229-8996
Hillridge
Residential
Welcome home to 301 Hillridge Way! This well maintained, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom w/ FROG home, boasts an all brick exterior, with warm hardwoods thro...
1929 Bluff Road
Columbia, SC 29201
The Retreat
Residential
Parents and investors, if you are looking for a perfect place for your college kids or to invest, look no further! This 3BR/3BA unit in the Retreat...
160 Jersey Lane
Columbia, SC 29209-5094
Burnside Farms
Residential
This spacious 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home boasts of a beautiful foyer with 9' ceilings, oversized great room, and eat-in kitchen with a large island. T...
436 Delahays Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Bowden Village
Residential
MOVE IN READY!! Can CLOSE ASAP! The Aisle plan is two story home that features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. This beauty will have Stainless Steel Kit...
444 Delahays Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Bowden Village
Residential
MOVE IN READY!! Can CLOSE ASAP! The Elston plan is two story home that features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. This beauty will have Stainless Steel Ki...
976 Centennial Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Elliot Lake
Residential
If you're looking for a modern, well-maintained home that is in a well established neighborhood and a private backyard, this home is for you. Locat...
37 Gatewood Way
Columbia, SC 29229-9536
Gatewood
Residential
Adorable, refreshed townhouse in Northeast Columbia. Beautiful hard surface floors on main level. Updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters and ...
820 Kipling Drive
Columbia, SC 29205
Heathwood
Residential
This quintessential brick ranch in Heathwood is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Columbias most sought-after neighborhoods. Just under 2000 ...
Reduced -$20,000
219 Northwood Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Canal Place
Residential
New construction opportunity in the heart of the historic Earlewood area close to shopping, dining, USC and all that downtown Columbia has to offer...
223 Northwood Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Canal Place
Residential
New construction opportunity in the heart of the historic Earlewood area close to shopping, dining, USC and all that downtown Columbia has to offer...
152 Brockway Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Ashcroft
Residential
Welcome to your dream home in Northeast Columbia's Ashford Neighborhood! This meticulously crafted almost new home, built in 2023, offers the perfe...
8 Valhalla Circle
Columbia, SC 29229
Woodlands Ridge
Residential
Charming Cape Cod with Wrap-around Porch in The Woodlands - 2,577 sqft 3 BR 2 baths, 2-car garage. Foyer is decked-out with 9-foot ceilings, hardwo...
9514 Puritan Rd.
Columbia, SC 29209
Dominion Hills
Residential
TONS of potential here!!! Cute 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home located in the quiet neighborhood of Dominion Hills. Huge fenced in back yard is perfect f...
3047 Infantry Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
VICTORYWOODS VILLAGE
Residential
The Annafield is an impressive home that features a wide variety of modern amenities. The granite countertops provide a luxurious touch to the kitc...
1237 Coatesdale Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Heritage Woods
Residential
2.75% Assumable VA loan available for qualified buyers. Welcome to your dream home in the serene Heritage Woods subdivision, nestled in the heart o...