Columbia South Carolina Information - Page 45
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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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...
2630 Stratford Road
Columbia, SC 29204
Forest Hills
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Welcome to the Lafaye House on Stratford, an exquisite Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival masterpiece, formerly the residence of renowned Columbia ar...
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121 Brockway Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Ashcroft
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Welcome to this immaculately kept 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in the much sought after Ashcroft community. There are numerous upgrades including new c...
107 Wharton Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Tennyson
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**ASSUMABLE FHA LOAN AT A 3.1% INTEREST RATE!** GORGEOUS HOME NESTLED IN DESIRABLE LAKE CAROLINA COMMUNITY, ZONED FOR AWARD-WINNING RICHLAND 2 SCHO...
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105 Old Park Road
Columbia, SC 29229
Wellington
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Just Listed!! This charming 3 bedroom home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Wellington neighbohood. This quaint home has a large ...
357 Landover Road
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Woodleigh Park
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$10,000 in Closing Cost with Preferred lender. Stunning Curb Appeal, Craftsman Charm A gracious entry foyer and open views welcome you home. Custom...
16 Valkyrie Circle
Columbia, SC 29229
Woodlands Ridge
Residential
$16,000 Price Reduction!!! Vinyl siding home with a walk-out Basement in Woodlands Ridge! There's a lot of space to stretch out in this home. On th...
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1126 Coralbean Way
Columbia, SC 29229
Brookhaven
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Qualify to receive $3,000 towards closing costs! Welcome to your dream home! This fully renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom gem boasts an array of mode...
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31 Brooksby Ct
Columbia, SC 29209
Preston Green Garden Homes
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Welcome to this captivating property that seamlessly blends the allure of city living with the serenity of a peaceful neighborhood, offering the be...
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809 Wotan Road
Columbia, SC 29229-6506
Woodlands
Residential
Super location. Convenient to shopping and restaurants and only 18 minutes from Downtown Columbia. Great school district. Very cleans, needs some u...
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3431 Park Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Earlewood
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Charleston style home vacant, easy to show, front entrance up the stairs. Very generous space with 3 full baths and half bath. Wood floors on the m...
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3619 Hanson Avenue
Columbia, SC 29204
Forest Acres
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Welcome to this beautifully renovated home in the heart of Forest Acres on half an acre! This home has been completely motorized and fully renovate...
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811 Arbutus Drive
Columbia, SC 29205
Hampton Terrace
Residential
All Brick home in popular Hampton Terrace! The area is well established and close to Devine St amenities and shopping, major interstates, and Fort ...
3533 Greenleaf Road
Columbia, SC 29206
Sandwood
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One story living in an established neighborhood can be found right here with this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. Located in the Rockbridge neighborhood ...
141 Sonata Court
Columbia, SC 29203
Winterwood Place
Residential
Explore the charm of this spacious double-wide mobile home with crawl space, that has been de-titled and ready for financing. Home is situated on 1...
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6323 Goldbranch
Columbia, SC 29206-3339
Forest Lake Estates
Residential
One level brick ranch home with easy one step access from carport into home. Gas Pac Lennox 2013...Roof 2017... Avg. Dominion bill= $176/month .. R...
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417 Long Pointe Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Harborside
Residential
Improved and BACK ON THE MARKET! Absolutely One of Lake Carolina's BEST Values! Low maintenance yards with primary bedroom on the main floor. Welco...
1020 Field Strip Road
Columbia, SC 29229
VICTORYWOODS VILLAGE
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315 Regatta Road
Columbia, SC 29212
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This Lake Murray property boasts an impressive 261-foot shoreline with year-round deep water. Nestled at 315 Regatta Road, this residence offers un...
3157 Bagnal Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
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BELOW MARKET VALUE!!! A MUST SEE!!! STUNNING AWESOME RARE FIND IN FOREST ACRES!!! CUSTOM CREATED!!! STEP INTO ELEGANCE, CHARACTER, & CHARM!!! EVERY...
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321 Channel Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Pinnacle Ridge
Residential
Nothing better than a new construction home! It is the best feeling on move-in day knowing no one has ever lived there and you get to enjoy all the...
Reduced -$3,475