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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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1132 Artisan Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Heather Green
Residential
Welcome to this charming property with a natural color palette throughout. The home features other rooms for flexible living space, allowing for ve...
10 Idlebrook Circle
Columbia, SC 29229-8921
Woodlake
Residential
This beautiful, bright 3BD, 2.5BA Happy House is located on a large corner lot in the highly sought after Woodlake community. With TWO new HVAC sys...
2129 Waverly Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Waverly
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Take a look at the updates in this beautiful 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bath home in Downtown Columbia! You will find a newly updated full bathroom in each of t...
100 Greenfield Road
Columbia, SC 29223
East Lake Hills
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Welcome home to this charming property featuring a cozy fireplace perfect for those chilly evenings. The natural color palette throughout creates a...
300 Shareditch Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Whitehall
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6812 Valleybrook Road
Columbia, SC 29206
Forest Acres
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Welcome to the Wylie plan built by Hurricane Builders in the highly coveted Forest Acres neighborhood! This stunning new construction offers the ep...
25 Addy Court
Columbia, SC 29203
Meadowlake
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Charming all-brick home, freshly renovated and nestled in the Meadowlake neighborhood. Convenient to transit-on interstates, downtown Columbia, and...
107 Fifeshire Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
Coldstream
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Welcome to 107 Fifeshire Dr, Columbiaa symbol of modern luxury and sophisticated design in the city's most prestigious school district. This 4 bedr...
3217 Amherst Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
Shandon
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Welcome to 3217 Amherst Avenue, a stunning blend of historic charm and modern luxury in the heart of Columbia, SC. This meticulously renovated home...
10 N Donar Court
Columbia, SC 29229-6512
Forest Green
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812 Chester Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Elmwood Park
Residential
Fantastic home in Columbia's historic district with off street parking. Large foyer boast a hidden wet bar. Brand new carpets installed Feb 2024 in...
147 Ashewood Lake Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
Ashewood Lake
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Newly listed 4 bed 2.5 bath home located in the Ashewood Lakes subdivison in SE Columbia. This home is located minutes away from downtown Columbia,...
1077 Lake Village Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Villages At Lakeshore
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Welcome to 1077 Lake Village Dr, a delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch-style home offering easy single-story living. The inviting layout boasts ...
5 Alelia Court
Columbia, SC 29229-9581
Palmetto Place
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Unwind on your outdoor deck boasting stunning lake vistas! This charming brick-front residence presents an inviting open kitchen with an island flo...
12 Clearidge Court
Columbia, SC 29229
Winslow
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Beautiful one story, three-bedroom, two full bathroom home. Side-entry two car garage, with a side screened porch, with well-manicured backyard. Th...
324 Fishpond Rd
Columbia, SC 29016-7659
Cobblestone Park
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Welcome to your dream home in the beautiful gated golf community of Cobblestone Park! Don't wait for construction - seize the opportunity to own th...
621 Laurel Street
Columbia, SC 29201-2335
The Battery At Arsenal Hill
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424 Delahays Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Bowden Village
Residential
MOVE IN READY!!! The Aisle plan is two story home that features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. This beauty will have Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances...
420 Delahays Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Bowden Village
Residential
MOVE IN READY!! This beautiful NEW home is available and has 5 bedrooms 3 full bathrooms w/ a Loft and is a MUST SEE. It has a downstairs bedroom a...
9 Ravenwing Court
Columbia, SC 29209
Kings Grant
Residential
Located near the end of a cul-de-sac, this 4 bedroom home in Kings Grant has been transformed in the last year and has several sought-after feature...
404 Delahays Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Bowden Village
Residential
UNDER CONSTRUCTION can CLOSE in March. The Harrison is a 2 story home, with 3 spacious bedrooms all on the 2nd floor. This home has two full baths ...