Preservation
Historic Columbia to Offer Sneak Peek of the Next Main Street Hot Spot
Tuesday, July 10th 2018
On August 7, Historic Columbia will host the first Behind-the-Scenes Tour of 1649 Main Street—a place with a rich history known to most as Hennessy’s. The first known visual record of the building is an 1872 illustration by C. Drie, drawn when Main Street was called Richardson Street. Drie depicts...
2019 Preservation Award Winners
Wednesday, May 1st 2019
We're excited to announce the recipients of our 2019 Preservation Awards! Each May, in conjunction with National Preservation Month, we present these awards to celebrate the accomplishments of local property owners; professionals in the fields of architecture, construction and design; and leaders who champion preservation as an opportunity to support...
Preservation Matters: SC Department of Mental Health's BullStreet District
Thursday, January 10th 2019
Awesome, expansive and intriguing are but a few of the adjectives that spring to mind upon touring the South Carolina Department of Mental Health’s BullStreet facility. Bustling with activity for generations, the sprawling 178-acre tract of land today is best characterized largely by silence punctuated by sounds beyond its walls...
Past Preservation Award Winners
Tuesday, May 3rd 2022
Historic Columbia's annual Preservation Awards Ceremony celebrates historic preservation efforts in the Capital City. The awards recognize local projects that have maintained or added to the historical, architectural and cultural heritage throughout Columbia and Richland County. In addition, we often gives a Preservation Leadership Award to individuals who contribute to...
Capital Women: Of Strength, Courage and Wisdom
Saturday, February 10th 2018
In 2016, Historic Columbia reopened the Mann-Simons Site with newly installed exhibits, interactive touchscreens, recorded audio and numerous visuals – enhancing the overall experience for each guest. I recently had the opportunity to take a tour and was blown away by the comprehensive updates Historic Columbia had incorporated into the...
#TBT: Mid-Century Mod
Thursday, January 11th 2018
This is part of our #TBT collaboration with Cola Today.
Urgent Action Needed: Advocate for a 20% HTC in Final House/Senate Reconciled Bill
Wednesday, January 10th 2018
Senate Passes Tax Reform Bill with a 20% Historic Tax Credit, HTC Eliminated in House, Urgent Action Needed: Advocate for a 20% HTC in Final House/Senate Reconciled Bill
Matilda Evans House – 2027 Taylor St.
Monday, January 8th 2018
The house at 2027 Taylor Street was once the residence of Matilda Arabella Evans, the first female African-American physician in Columbia. Built sometime between 1910 and 1919, the vernacular house went through a myriad of early owners, most of whom were employees of the nearby Southern Railroad Company, before the Evans family occupied the residence. In 1928, the Evans family moved from their home on Two Notch Road to this location and descendants owned or occupied the home until 2005.