About this property
The South Carolina State Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of South Carolina. It has four floors of permanent and changing exhibits, a digital dome planetarium, 4D interactive theater, and an observatory (all opened in 2014). The State Museum is located along the banks of the Congaree River in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. It is the largest museum in the state, and is a Smithsonian Affiliate and part of the American Alliance of Museums.
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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 82003902. It was listed on May 23, 1982.
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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 Mills Building listed on the National Register?
Columbia Mills Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Columbia Mills Building?
Columbia Mills Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Columbia Mills Building?
The period of significance for Columbia Mills Building is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Columbia Mills Building?
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