Columbia South Carolina Information - Page 33
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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138 Rio Rose Circle
Columbia, SC 29205
Rosewood Commons
Residential
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1510 Brentwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
RIGBY SQUARE
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1510 Brentwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
RIGBY SQUARE
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1510 Brentwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
RIGBY SQUARE
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312 N Stonehedge Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Whitehall
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305 Vermillion Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
Willow Tree
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97 Olde Springs Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Spring Valley
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112 Cranewater Drive
Columbia, SC 29212-8216
Braewick
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1345 Young Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Emerald Valley
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2526 Sheryl Lane
Columbia, SC 29204
Midland Terrace
Residential
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1929 Bluff Road
Columbia, SC 29201
The Retreat
Residential
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137 Van der Horst Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Harborside
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1440 Leesburg Road
Columbia, SC 29209-2212
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1929 Bluff Road
Columbia, SC 29201
The Retreat
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88 Somerton Place
Columbia, SC 29209
Kings Grant
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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
Residential
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810 Kingsbridge Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Gardendale
Residential
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
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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...
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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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