Columbia South Carolina Information - Page 2
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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207 Branchview Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Summer Chase
Residential
A BEAUTIFUL AND NEWLY RENOVATED HOME IN THE SUMMIT. This gorgeous house is blessed with 3 specious rooms and a bonus room that might as well be cal...
458 Lakemont Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
The Summit - Barony Place
Residential
The seller has enjoyed lower electric bills and will pay-off currently installed solar panels! This home is move-in-ready with full gutters, sprink...
1151 Dothan
Columbia, SC 29206-3470
Bonnie Forest
Residential
Introducing a charming three-bedroom, two-bath house featuring new roof, floors, and lighting. With bathrooms conveniently situated outside the bed...
675 Poplar Grove Lane
Columbia, SC 29203
Farrow Pointe
Residential
Location! Location! Location!! This one owner home is now ready for its new beginnings with you!! It is conveniently located near Fort Jackson, res...
1011 Belmont Green Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Bowden Village
Residential
This beautiful 5 bedroom MODEL HOME is now ready for it's new owner and ready to close June. It has 5 bedrooms 3 full bathrooms w/ Loft, natural Ga...
81 Crusader Court
Columbia, SC 29045
Jacobs Creek
Residential
Discover modern elegance in this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home located in the sought after Jacobs Creek area of Elgin, just 20 minutes from Fort Jac...
317 E Waverly Place Court
Columbia, SC 29229
Waverly Place
Residential
This charming traditional 3-bedroom & 2.5-bath home is in one of summits beautiful Cul-de-Sacs. Providing ample outdoor space and privacy in its la...
3937 Candlelite Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
Starlite
Residential
Come see this well maintained house located in an up and coming area. The brick, 3 bed 2 bath house has newly refinished hardwood floors. Interior ...
3 Stablegate Court
Columbia, SC 29229
The Summit - Pepper Knoll
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Welcome to 3 Stablegate Court, ready to be called your new home sweet home! Nestled in a charming neighborhood, set with perfect walking trails and...
205 Polo Hill Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Park Ridge At Polo
Residential
*Basement* Welcome home to 3 levels of immaculate basement style living. Featuring 4 bedrooms,3.5 baths, 2 family rooms 2 offices, upper screen por...
5011 Forest Lake Place
Columbia, SC 29206
Forest Lake Place
Residential
A beautifully tucked away condo on Gills Creek and the Forest Lake waterfall. ""I have always wanted to live in Forest Lake Place"" a phrase that i...
3008 Infantry Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
VICTORYWOODS VILLAGE
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Sometimes a well-designed floor plan can make a home feel more spacious without adding square feet. The Dorchester is the perfect example of a home...
18 Sims Alley
Columbia, SC 29205
Shandon
Residential
Charming townhome in Sims Alley complete with updated kitchen and bathrooms! a A light-filled kitchen has bar seating, granite countertops, plenty ...
1620 Rice Street
Columbia, SC 29205
THE TERRACE AT WHEELER HILL
Residential
New construction home by Lafaye Custom Homes. This 5 bed, 3.5 bath home is located in the Terrace at Wheeler Hill in the heart of Columbia. Enjoy b...
3012 Infantry Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
VICTORYWOODS VILLAGE
Residential
Walk into the Annafield, and arrive at home. It's designed to be a retreat away from the busyness of the world. This charming three-bedroom, single...
1616 Rice Street
Columbia, SC 29205
THE TERRACE AT WHEELER HILL
Residential
New construction home by Lafaye Custom Homes. This 5 bed, 3.5 bath home is located in the Terrace at Wheeler Hill in the heart of Columbia. Enjoy b...
417 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 w/ Loft. This beauty will have Stainless ...
302 Prospect Street
Columbia, SC 29205
Residential
Open floor-plan with 3BR 2-1/2 Baths 9ft ceilings downstairs & 8ft upstairs Full width covered front / rear porches Outside- Professionally landsca...
7 Lamplighter Court
Columbia, SC 29229
Carriage Oaks
Residential
Well appointed 4 br 3 ba brick house with a two car garage is smartly situated in over 2,000 square feet. This property is nestled in a cul-de-sac ...
107 Normandy Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Skyland Estates
Residential
Step into this beautiful, one-story brick ranch, situated on a generous corner lot spanning 0.47 acres. Just a stone's throw from downtown, this ho...
3055 Infantry Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
VICTORYWOODS VILLAGE
Residential
Sometimes simplicity is best. It's where comfort can be found. The Harley gives you both. See for yourself as you enter into the foyer. The foyer l...