Columbia South Carolina Information - Page 25
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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100 Barton Bend Lane
Columbia, SC 29206-3144
Laureate
Residential
Charming cottage with gorgeous, tho tiny, yard with landscaped patio area. Great floorplan with living/dining, kitchen, primary bedroom with en sui...
125 Carolina Ridge Drive
Columbia, SC 29229-7397
Lake Carolina - Laurel Chase
Residential
Seller offering $5,000 paint allowance with acceptable offer! Welcome to 125 Carolina Ridge Dr, a stunning all-brick home offering luxurious living...
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6316 Grosse Point Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
Forest Lake
Residential
Welcome to this conveniently located all brick home minutes from downtown Columbia and Fort Jackson on a small, private road. This Forest Lake beau...
206 Tyborne Circle
Columbia, SC 29210
Whitehall
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Ranch style home with lots of space at 2932 square feet! Spacious living areas and so many possibilities to fit you and your daily life. Living roo...
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2402 Park Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Elmwood Park
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SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED - Rare 3 car garage and 716sf garage apartment. Amazing downtown historic Elmwood Park home on Park Street with a 2136 sf ...
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6 Country Club Court
Columbia, SC 29206
Forest Acres
Residential
A truly spectacular home in a private gated community off Country Club Drive with only six other residences. Custom-built with 10 to 12 ft. ceiling...
212 Jasmine Place Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
Jasmine Place
Residential
BEAUTIFUL, MOVE-IN READY HOME NESTLED IN DESIRABLE JASMINE PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD, ZONED FOR AWARD-WINNING RICHLAND ONE SCHOOLS! This 4 bed/ 2.5 bath h...
1929 Bluff Road
Columbia, SC 29201
The Retreat
Residential
Welcome to The Retreat! A gated community, primarily of University of South Carolina students. The perfect investment for parents or investors. The...
212 Whitehurst Way
Columbia, SC 29229
Whitehurst
Residential
Back on the market due to the buyer unable to obtain financing! Priced to sell! This property, featuring four bedrooms, 2.5 full bathrooms, a great...
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134 Lancewood Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Arrowwood
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Welcome to your dream home in Columbia, SC! This charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a perfect blend of modern amenities and convenience, al...
100 Burning Tree Lane
Columbia, SC 29210
Chartwell
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This meticulously crafted new home offers everything a buyer desires! Situated on a corner lot at the end of a cul-de-sac, it boasts a two-car park...
1524 Joiner Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Joiner Village
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Open House Saturday 3/30 1P-3P! Better than new charming home with two bedrooms on the main floor and two bedrooms upstairs! Well appointed with up...
105 Menlo Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Briargate
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Spacious 4-bed, 2-bath condo with long-term tenants and potential for cosmetic upgrades. One of the largest units in the complex, conveniently loca...
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329 Landover Road
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Woodleigh Park
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Priced to Sell!! Come be AMAZED by this stunning Eastwood home in Woodleigh Park / Lake Carolina. This home has been meticulously maintained -- it ...
323 Aiken Hunt Circle
Columbia, SC 29223
Wildewood
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PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE this Saturday (5-18-24) from 11am to 1pm. - Amazing 4 bed, 3 bath all brick home with 3174 sq feet of living space and inground g...
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6 Winslow Court
Columbia, SC 29229
Winslow
Residential
Move-in ready home, one-level in the heart of Sandhills. Family room centered around beautiful, wood-burning fireplace. Galley style kitchen featur...
234 Longtown Place Drive
Columbia, SC 29229-6853
Longtown Place
Residential
Welcome to 234 Longtown Pl. This charming house is now available for sale. As you step inside, you'll immediately notice the clean and fresh atmosp...
Reduced -$2,000
312 Indigo Springs Drive
Columbia, SC 29229-0000
The Summit - Indigo Springs
Residential
**Back on the market due to buyer unable to get financing. This 5 bedroom 4 full Bath home is perfect for your growing families needs. This home is...
Reduced -$5,500
260 Wood Moor Place
Columbia, SC 29212
Wood Moor
Residential
Welcome to this immaculate, open floor plan, All Brick 2-story home w/ side 3-car garage on cul-de-sac in the desirable Wood Moor Estates. Inside y...
337 Green Rose Road
Columbia, SC 29229
Winslow
Residential
Move-in Ready, inviting 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home on 0.59 Acres with NO HOA. This residence boasts a Vaulted Living Room Ceiling, nice sized bedrooms,...
Reduced -$500
2713 Glenw Road
Columbia, SC 29204
Druid Hills
Residential
Fully renovated ranch home all on one level is ready for a new family! Terrific front porch greets you as you enter into a nice size great room. Ne...