Old Campus District, University of South Carolina
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The Old Campus District, University of South Carolina, is a historic district centered on The Horseshoe on the main campus of the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. On June 5, 1970, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. On April 19, 1996 MTV Unplugged filmed Hootie & the Blowfish's concert on The Horseshoe before the release of their second album Fairweather Johnson. Bounded by Pendleton, Sumter, Pickens, and Green(e) Sts., Columbia Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Mills, Robert, et al. Period of Significance: 1800–1824, 1825–1849, 1850–1874 Historic Function: Education, Recreation And Culture Historic Sub-function: College, Monument/Marker (Maxcy Monument) Current Function: Education, Recreation And Culture Current Sub-function: College, Monument/Marker (Maxcy Monument) List of Registered Historic Places in South Carolina Historical Photos of USC Buildings and Grounds at the University of South Carolina Library's Digital Collections Page] Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. SC-13-11, "University of South Carolina, Library, South Sumter Street, Columbia, Richland County, SC", 10 photos, 13 measured drawings, 4 data pages Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. SC-110, "University of South Carolina, President's House, Sumter Street, Columbia, Richland County, SC", 2 photos
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Old Campus District, University of South Carolina listed on the National Register?
Old Campus District, University of South Carolina was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Old Campus District, University of South Carolina?
Old Campus District, University of South Carolina is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
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