Historic Columbia SC: Neighborhoods, Preservation, and Why Columbia Keeps Growing

Описание: What makes Columbia, SC such a unique place to live? In this episode of the Soda Citizen Podcast, Brad Allen and Mary Lane Sloan sit down with John Sherrer of Historic Columbia to talk about the history, architecture, neighborhoods, and growth that continue to shape the capital city.

From Columbia’s beginnings as America’s first planned capital city to the evolution of its historic neighborhoods, this conversation covers why preservation matters, how older homes add value, and what makes Columbia such a livable and exciting place today. They also discuss the Bailey Bill, Main Street, streetcar suburbs, postwar housing styles, the city’s riverfront, and what newcomers should know about living in Columbia, SC.

If you love Columbia history, historic homes, local neighborhoods, architecture, or are considering moving to Columbia, this episode is packed with insight.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction of John Sherrer
01:08 Background of Columbia SC
04:35 Columbia SC Architecture
06:49 Early Columbia SC
10:32 Columbia SC Incentives | The Bailey Bill
13:24 Historic Homes
18:18 How homes have changed
23:58 Why he came back to Columbia SC
28:19 What to do in Columbia SC

The Soda Citizen Podcast highlights the people, places, and stories that make life in Columbia, SC so special.