Columbia South Carolina Information - Page 30
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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1929 Bluff Road
Columbia, SC 29201-5625
The Retreat
Residential
Craftsman Style cottages in a gated neighborhood that is geared toward college students. The Retreat offers an exclusively unique opportunity for p...
1929 Bluff Road
Columbia, SC 29201-5625
The Retreat
Residential
Craftsman Style cottages in a gated neighborhood that is geared toward college students. The Retreat offers an exclusively unique opportunity for p...
1929 Bluff Road
Columbia, SC 29201-5613
The Retreat
Residential
Craftsman Style cottages in a gated neighborhood that is geared toward college students. The Retreat offers an exclusively unique opportunity for p...
520 Abbeyhill Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Cambridge Hills
Residential
Great Value with all the space you could want! 6 bedroom 3.5 bathroom home in the Cambridge Hills of Lake Carolina now available!! Ceilings for day...
773 Harbor Vista Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Berkeley Shores
Residential
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3772 Greenleaf Road
Columbia, SC 29206
Sandwood
Residential
Welcome to your new home in Forest Acres, South Carolina! This charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence boasts timeless elegance with original ha...
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111 Hampton Crest Trail
Columbia, SC 29209
Hampton Crest
Residential
When entering this 4 bedroom home, you're greeted by an abundance of natural light and an open concept living space. The house is lined with gleami...
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5 Cypress Cove Road
Columbia, SC 29229
The Villages At Lakeshore
Residential
This 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath home is ready for you to make your own! The traditional home welcomes you with a large covered front porch, spacious fr...
2324 Ramsgate Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Pine Valley
Residential
This gem boasts an array of impressive features, making it a must-see in the real estate market. Enjoy the comfort of a newly installed HVAC system...
10 Upper Cove
Columbia, SC 29223
Wildewood
Residential
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3502 Cairnbrook Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Pine Glen
Residential
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414 Long Needle Road
Columbia, SC 29229
Ashley Ridge
Residential
Welcome to this charming home featuring a cozy fireplace and a soothing natural color palette throughout. The master bedroom boasts a spacious walk...
34 Rosemary Court
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Elliot Lake
Residential
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203 Coppice Lane
Columbia, SC 29223
Orchard Park
Residential
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141 Pond Oak Lane
Columbia, SC 29212
Chestnut Hill Plantation
Residential
New construction- ready approx. end of May 2024. Located in the established Chestnut Hill Plantation in Irmo. Neighborhood amenities are AMAZING an...
914 Sims Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
Shandon
Residential
Nestled between Shandon and Heathwood neighborhoods this brick bungalow has over 1800 sqft of space, 4BR/2.5BA and a widely spacious garage behind ...
Reduced -$15,100
14 Baltusrol Court
Columbia, SC 29223
The Gates Of Wildewood
Residential
Nice 3/2 Move-in ready townhome in the Popular Townhome Community ""Gates of Wildewood"" in NE Columbia. This one won't last long. Owners Suite on ...
115 Siri Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Woodleigh Park
Residential
Your home search has ended with this gorgeous craftsman style home located in the highly sought-after Woodleigh Park subdivision located in the hea...
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3812 Edinburgh Road
Columbia, SC 29204
Forest Acres
Residential
Stunning 4-bedroom home in the serene Forest Acres community. A picturesque gated walkway leads to a welcoming entry and open foyer. The main level...
402 Hidden Pines Road
Columbia, SC 29229
Hidden Pines
Residential
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628 Summerall Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
Brookhaven
Residential
Back on the market due to no fault of the seller. This home is priced to move! Already priced below comparable homes in the area, this home has a n...
Reduced -$10,000