Columbia South Carolina Information - Page 5
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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441 Winding Way
Columbia, SC 29212
Cedar Grove
Residential
Over 30 years of memories made in this home... Situated on a large waterfront lot overlooking the neighborhood pond, this all brick home is truly s...
9545 Commonwealth Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29209-5203
Dominion Hills
Residential
Welcome to your new home in the heart of Southeast Columbia just a short drive into downtown! This charming all-brick ranch boasts over 1700 square...
213 Miles Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Wildewood
Residential
Beautiful all-brick 3bed, 2.5 bath home located in Wildewood Home is full of potential and has an extra room that can be used as an additional bedr...
1311 Whittaker Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
Kilbourne Park
Residential
Located in the heart of Lake Katherine, 1311 Whittaker is a stunning 4 bed, 2 bath brick home convenient to Forest Drive, the Devine District, and ...
473 Denman Loop
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Centennial
Residential
This conveniently located home in Lake Carolina is move in ready!! With 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths, this home is located toward the back of the subdivisi...
17 Archdale Road
Columbia, SC 29209
St Marks Wood
Residential
Make this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in St. Marks Wood your own! Great opportunity to customize to your own liking. This home offers a form...
537 Marsh Pointe Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Lake Carolina - Centennial
Residential
Welcome to 537 Marsh Pointe Drive! Nestled within Lake Carolina, this exquisite 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, boasts of practically new everything, ensuring...
2909 Bagpipe Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Windsor Lake Park
Residential
Exquisite craftsmanship & attention to detail in this beautifully remodeled home. Quiet street with updated landscaping. This house has all of the ...
308 S Shields Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Spring Valley West
Residential
Welcome home to 308 S Shields Road! Located in Spring Valley West, this three bedroom, two and a half bathroom home is ready for its new owner! Ins...
4057 Rosewood Dr
Columbia, SC 29205
Sherwood Forest
Residential
This beautiful all-brick house has been fully renovated and offers 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and a spacious backyard. When you enter through the...
112 Kingston Trace Road
Columbia, SC 29229
Kingston Trace
Residential
945 Eastman St
Columbia, SC 29203
Residential
Schedule a showing today! Great Investment opportunity. Tenant occupied, property accumulating $1400 monthly. central location 10 mins from downtow...
908 Fairwood Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Pinewood Park
Residential
Classic brick ranch home in Pinewood Park. This traditional 3 bedroom 2 bathroom with carport and extended driveway. This delightful home has a for...
163 Emerald Lake Road
Columbia, SC 29209-4244
Reflections
Residential
Enjoy sunsets from this lake front brick home in the gated Reflections neighborhood. Catch bass from your backyard dock or watch the family kayak o...
2401 Clark Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Elmwood Park
Residential
Welcome home, to 2401 Clark st. This beautifully restored home sits in the heart of Columbias Historic Elmwood Park neighborhood. Just a stones thr...
1113 Cambridge Oaks Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
Cambridge Oaks
Residential
This one story gem in NE Columbia is convenient to everything. Minutes from shopping, I-20, I-77, and Fort Jackson. Completely rebuilt in 2017, thi...
304 Shamley Green Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Winchester
Residential
Classic 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on big, beautiful private corner lot in the heart of popular North East Columbia. Well maintained, this home has t...
129 Chestnut Woods Lane
Columbia, SC 29212
Chestnut Hill Plantation
Residential
Come check out this wonderful 4-Bed, 2 Bath home with fabulous floor plan your family will be sure to love! Great curb appeal and a large wrap-arou...
4 Winslow Court
Columbia, SC 29229
Winslow
Residential
Great 3 bed 2 bath home, featuring a custom-designed kitchen with great lighting and lots of storage. Enjoy outdoor events inside the large screene...
116 Townhome Court
Columbia, SC 29210
St Andrews Woods
Residential
Minutes from Downtown and Harbison!! Convenient to everything just off St. Andrews Rd and close to I-26. This move in ready cute Townhouse complete...
2737 Blossom Street
Columbia, SC 29205
Shandon
Residential
Excellent location in Shandon at the corner of Blossom and Maple Streets. Only 1 block from Devine St, loaded with many entertainment options and s...