Columbia South Carolina Information - Page 29
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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1345 Young Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Emerald Valley
Residential
BEAUTIFUL HOME NESTLED ON HALF AN ACRE IN DESIRABLE EMERALD VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD, CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA AND IRMO! This 4 bed/ 3 bath home is fu...
2526 Sheryl Lane
Columbia, SC 29204
Midland Terrace
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PRICE IMPROVEMENT! MOTIVATED SELLER -- MAKE AN OFFER!! Welcome to your Carolina Oasis! This pristine modern property is set on a corner lot and wit...
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518 Sims Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
Shandon
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Discover luxury in this low-maintenance brick patio home located in the desirable Shandon neighborhood. Enjoy THREE large suite bedrooms, each with...
8729 Old Percival Road
Columbia, SC 29223-4212
Allans Mill
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Great Southern Homes popular Bradley floor plan featuring 5 BRs & 3 full baths. This plan offers a bedroom with full bathroom on the main level. Th...
1929 Bluff Road
Columbia, SC 29201
The Retreat
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INVESTORS! MAGNOLIA 5BR UNIT. CURRENTLY LEASED. AND LEASED AGAIN FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR AT $3475 GROSS RENT. The Retreat is a student centric ga...
137 Van der Horst Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Harborside
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Sellers provide up to $10,000 toward buyers interest rate buydown or closing cost. Welcome to your new home in the hub of Lake Carolina's Harborsid...
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1440 Leesburg Road
Columbia, SC 29209-2212
Residential
Welcome to this charming brick ranch nestled on a nearly half-acre lot in a prime location! This meticulously maintained home boasts a durable meta...
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1929 Bluff Road
Columbia, SC 29201
The Retreat
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The Retreat - Student-centric neighborhood. Outstanding investment with Gross Monthly rent at $2120/mo. Great for investors or parents of students....
1204 Glendovan Circle
Columbia, SC 29229
The Highlands
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PRICE IMPROVEMENT: Traditional two-story home with 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, formal living & dining, great room with fireplace, eat in kitchen and large...
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136 Torbay Road
Columbia, SC 29212
Braewick
Residential
Move in ready home right in the heart of all that the midlands of SC has to offer! One level home with large master suite and two additional bedroo...
6434 Goldbranch Road
Columbia, SC 29206
Forestwood Estates
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Great 3 BR ranch with hardwood floors throughout. Freshly painted, kitchen and bathrooms remodeled by Brunson Hendrix of Alpine cabinets. Walk-in b...
134 Rio Rose Circle
Columbia, SC 29205
Rosewood Commons
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New construction featuring 3 bedrooms with 3 full baths & a 1/2 bath on the main - 134 Rio Rose Circle in Columbia LOT 3 is located off Rosewood Dr...
909 Rollingview Lane
Columbia, SC 29210-4924
Gardendale
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Brick Dutch Colonial features 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Bathrooms, Large 2 Car Garage with Workshop Space Plus a great Storage Shed. Beautifully landscaped...
810 Kingsbridge Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Gardendale
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Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home nestled in a well-established neighborhood with convenient access to Bush River Rd. Boasting a 2-...
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4516 Storkland Avenue
Columbia, SC 29206
Forest Acres
Residential
Charming brick home in coveted Forest Acres offering the convenience of single-level living. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom gem is set on a spacious lo...
Reduced -$8,400
3019 Infantry Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
VICTORYWOODS VILLAGE
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The Langton is an ideal home for modern living and convenience. With granite countertops, open concept living, a second floor laundry room, and a b...
217 Birch Hollow Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Southwood
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This charming home is located in a quiet neighborhood and sits in a Cul-de-Sac. The dine-in kitchen and family room are the perfect size for entert...
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320 Ash Tree Road
Columbia, SC 29229
The Commons At Winchester
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Welcome to 320 Ash Tree, a beautiful home in the Winchester community. Step inside to discover a cathedral ceiling foyer with an open floor plan th...
230 Clairmeade Way
Columbia, SC 29229
Ashcroft
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This five-bedroom, three-and-one-half bath Richardson plan features an open concept family/kitchen area, natural gas fireplace, guest bedroom on th...
752 S Beltline Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29205
Residential
New construction in Rosewood! 3 BR/2 BA Home with 1300 sq feet. Parking pad in back of home for 2 cars. Front of the home overlooks natural area of...
1517 Omega Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
Woodfield Park
Residential
What a wonderfully comfortable family home! Newly remodeled, and ready for its next owners. Semi open floorplan feels spacious without sacrificing ...