Columbia South Carolina Information - Page 9
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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3047 Infantry Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
VICTORYWOODS VILLAGE
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The Annafield is an impressive home that features a wide variety of modern amenities. The granite countertops provide a luxurious touch to the kitc...
1237 Coatesdale Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Heritage Woods
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2.75% Assumable VA loan available for qualified buyers. Welcome to your dream home in the serene Heritage Woods subdivision, nestled in the heart o...
113 Laurel Ridge Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
Lost Tree
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1633 Tanglewood Road
Columbia, SC 29204
Heathwood
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Custom Built newer Charleston Style home located in the best area of town, Tanglewood in Heathwood. Built in 1997 this home features 4 bedrooms, 3 ...
1832 Romain Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Riverside Park
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Brick 3 bedroom, 2 bath house awaits you and your vision for more. Enjoy an intimate front porch and beautiful front yard. With a mix of tile and w...
65 Garner Springs Court
Columbia, SC 29209
Pennington Place
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128 Alexander Circle
Columbia, SC 29206
Gregg Park
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18 Claey Court
Columbia, SC 29223-5163
Spring Valley West
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443 Pineneedle Road
Columbia, SC 29203
Monticello Terrace
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SO CUTE! FOUR Bedroom, split and open floor plan. Convenient to Interstate 20 and downtown. On bus route. Fenced in private back yard. Two full bat...
404 S Bonham Road
Columbia, SC 29205
Rosewood
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Bungalow in Rosewood perfect for a first time home buyer! This sweet home has 3BR/2BA and traditional living spaces. Inside this home you will find...
7629 Sunview Circle
Columbia, SC 29209
Mountainbrook
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1221 Bradford Ridge Lane
Columbia, SC 29223
North Trace
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3705 Macgregor Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
Kilbourne Heights
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Beautiful Kilbourne Heights home combining style, comfort, and proximity. Youll enjoy being close to shopping and dining on Forest Drive, and minut...
1424 S Kilbourne Road
Columbia, SC 29229
Rosewood
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714 Deerwood Street
Columbia, SC 29205
Rosewood
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737 Wild Duck Lane
Columbia, SC 29210
Harbison Grove
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* Under Construction Special. Will be completed May 2024 Refrigerator, washer and dryer included* The first-level features an open floor plan where...
200 Camden Chase
Columbia, SC 29223
Wildewood
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Welcome to luxury living in the prestigious Wildewood golf course community! Nestled on a spacious half-acre lot, this stunning all-brick executive...
108 Chancery Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
Rainsborough
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Beautiful brick home with side entry garage. Screened porch that looks out onto an amazing outdoor space. A rare find in the ever-more-populated No...
8 Pennridge Court
Columbia, SC 29229
Gatewood
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Newly renovated home offer 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Fenced backyard, screened porch and exterior storage. All appliances convey. Agent is rela...
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15 Stagbriar
Columbia, SC 29229-9037
The Summit - Fawnridge
Residential
Price Improvement! Well-maintained one-story ranch with FROG. Formal dining off foyer as you enter. Split BR floorplan, carpet throughout home. Ram...
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106 Alexander Circle
Columbia, SC 29206
Gregg Park
Residential
Gregg Park custom home with authentic historic Charleston details! This gorgeous home invites you in with its wide piazza entrance, Doric columns, ...