About this property
The Columbia Commercial Historic District encompasses a historically significant portion of the central business district of Columbia, South Carolina. It includes portions of three blocks of Main Street between Laurel and Hampton Streets, as well as individual buildings on adjacent streets. It includes the full length of Main Streets east side on these blocks, but only the central block (between Blanding and Taylor Streets) on the west side, extending slightly south of Taylor. This area best illustrates the city's commercial and economic growth for a century, from the end of the American Civil War to about 1963, with a broad diversity of architectural styles found in a small area. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014, and has twice been enlarged.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 14000875. It was listed on October 19, 2014.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Columbia Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Columbia Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 19, 2014.
What type of historic resource is Columbia Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
Columbia Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation) is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Columbia Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Columbia Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1963.
Can I research the history near Columbia Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
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