Columbia South Carolina Information - Page 44
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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329 Arbor Drive
Columbia, SC 29206-5004
Forest Lake Estates
Residential
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17 Fairforest Court
Columbia, SC 29212
Harbison
Residential
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6628 Christie Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Olde Woodlands
Residential
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115 Nottingham Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Whitehall
Residential
Beautiful two story 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath brick home on corner lot in established and well maintained Whitehall neighborhood which is convenient to I...
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4718 Fernwood
Columbia, SC 29206
Forest Acres
Residential
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7201 N Lake Marion Circle
Columbia, SC 29223
Trenholm Acres
Residential
Beautiful Brand new build, 3-bed, 2-bath home on 1.3 acres in the heart of Columbia, SC. Be the king or the queen on the hill home sitting on the t...
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105 Pebble Creek Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Wildewood
Residential
Lakefront! Pool Perfect! Sprawling finished basement! Ideal multi family compound in sought after WildeWood! 3 huge stone fireplaces, cherry cabine...
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225 Woodleigh Park
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Woodleigh Park
Residential
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2032 Mapleton Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
Travers Park
Residential
The Evans our Primary on main floorplan! Featuring four bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms. The kitchen includes granite countertops, and stai...
101 Cottonwood Way
Columbia, SC 29229
Cottonwood
Residential
This home features 4 Br/2.5 Ba., Enclosed Rear Patio, with additional Enclosed room for office space or game room on rear of home. Home has additio...
5 Trentridge Court
Columbia, SC 29229
The Summit - Gatewood
Residential
This 3-bed, 2-bath townhouse at 5 Trentridge seamlessly blends style and functionality, offering a comfortable haven for you. The open floor plan c...
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123 Mill Creek Parkway
Columbia, SC 29209
Mill Creek Estates
Residential
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221 Ansonborough Road
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Harborside
Residential
Available for immediate occupancy! This delightful Harborside residence features the Owner's Suite on the main level for your convenience. Upon ent...
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1708 Lost Creek Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
Chestnut Hills
Residential
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1692 Lost Creek Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
Chestnut Hills
Residential
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383 Harbour Pointe Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Woodleigh Park
Residential
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224 Saint Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Whitehall
Residential
Welcome to your new home in the heart of convenience and charm. This classic, all-brick residence nestled on a spacious, wooded lot spanning nearly...
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138 Baysdale Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Woodleigh Park
Residential
This two-story Palmer plan has four bedrooms and two-and-one-half-bathrooms. This home features a formal office with French doors situated right of...
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373 Harbour Pointe Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Woodleigh Park
Residential
Welcome to your dream home in the idyllic Lake Carolina community of South Carolina. This is an impeccable five-bedroom, three-and-one-half bath St...
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712 Torwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
Meadowlake
Residential
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8 Trafalgar Court
Columbia, SC 29209
Hampton Leas
Residential
Nestled on a cul-de-sac street is this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with separate Bonus Room in sought after Hampton Leas/Old Woodlands area. The selle...