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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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80 Riverview Court
Columbia, SC 29201
Haven Heights
Residential
Location Location for this cute classic all Brick Ranch. The Interior was in the process of remodeling but needs to be completed. Close to USC, the...
450 West Moreland
Columbia, SC 29229-6866
Brookhaven
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616 Scribes Lane
Columbia, SC 29209
Burnside Farms
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4621 Faulkland Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Bonnie Forest
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1705 Crestview Ave Avenue
Columbia, SC 29223
Woodfield Park
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Welcome to 1705 Crestview Avenue, where convenience meets comfort in this stunning one-story residence nestled in the heart of Columbia, South Caro...
308 Killian Green Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Killian Green
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Welcome to the newest rehabilitated property within the Killian Green Neighborhood! This home is practically Brand NEW! This home was a fire damage...
4405 Willingham Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
Forest Acres
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1105 Waverly Place Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
The Summit - Waverly Place
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207 Terrapin Trace
Columbia, SC 29229
Turtle Creek
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807 Treeslope Court
Columbia, SC 29212
Harbison
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116 Gale River Road
Columbia, SC 29223-5167
Spring Valley West
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This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bathroom home is located in the desirable Northeast Columbia area and zoned for the award-winning Richland T...
415 Dove Tail Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Honeytree Glenn
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312 Shellnut Avenue
Columbia, SC 29209
Hickory Ridge
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143 Top Forest Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
Hampton Forest
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3200 Downes Grove Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Berkeley Forest
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6347 Goldbranch Road
Columbia, SC 29206
Forest Lake Estates
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Beautiful all brick home in the heart of Forest Lake Estates. This 4 bed, 2.5 bath home is minutes from Fort Jackson, transit on I-77, and shopping...
1741 Lost Creek Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
Chestnut Hill Plantation
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Beautifully remodeled modern contemporary home! This project was overseen by a talented designer, with every living area given a thoughtful, pleasi...
6609 Arcadia Woods Road
Columbia, SC 29206
Arcadia Lakes
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Amazing Lakefront Home in Arcadia Lakes! Located in the desirable Arcadia Lakes community, nestled close to Forest Acres, and just minutes from For...
476 Summerlea Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
Willowbrook
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2406 Glenwood Road
Columbia, SC 29204
Druid Hills
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Welcome to 2406 Glenwood Road, a charming all brick home in Druid Hills. This 3 bed, 2 bath home is convenient to shopping and dining on Forest Dri...
332 Timothy Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
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This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence meticulously updated interior. The spacious living areas are bathed in natural light, creating an inviting atm...