colajnp 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 I heard a nasty rumor today. Can anyone confirm this one? Someone told me that the people who own One Main are teaming up with an out of town developer and want to tear down One Main and the two historical buildings next to it (I believe where the Restaurant is and also the newstand). They want to tear down those buildings and put in a condo project. This would be almost criminal. I think the charm of Main St is some of these older buildings with character (some should go I agree) and preserving them should be a priority for Columbia officials and the citizens. Don't get me wrong, i am all for progression but not with these kind of landmarks. There is plenty of land in Columbia for new developments, let not destroy all of our history. I hope this is not true but fear with more out of town developers coming in like they said in the paper, the less they will be worried about the character of our city. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waccamatt 8 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 My understanding is that number one Main Street will be converted to condos, not torn down. Channel 25 just moved in there on a long-term lease. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krazeeboi 121 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 I'm sure the Historic Columbia Foundation would expend all of its resources to ensure that One Main Street never gets torn down. One building I wish the city never tore down is the Jefferson Hotel. I saw it in a book on Columbia's history; I will try to scan the picture and share it with you guys in the near future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spartan 941 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 My understanding is that number one Main Street will be converted to condos, not torn down. Channel 25 just moved in there on a long-term lease. Wow, and are they proud of it. I watched some of the news after the Rose Bowl and the defeat of the illegitimate USC. Every 5 seconds they were pushing downtown, main & gervais, main st, the state house, etc. Which I suppose it is a nice improvement from being located in Charlotte..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_sandlapper 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 Which I suppose it is a nice improvement from being located in Charlotte..... Yeah, I never got that? I would purposefully watch WIS just to spite them. Then again WIS is the best in the area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krazeeboi 121 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 ^I haven't been impressed with WIS as of late for some reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug L 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 I'm sure the Historic Columbia Foundation would expend all of its resources to ensure that One Main Street never gets torn down. One building I wish the city never tore down is the Jefferson Hotel. I saw it in a book on Columbia's history; I will try to scan the picture and share it with you guys in the near future. Another sad loss for Columbia was the old Columbia Hotel that sat on the corner of Gervais and Sumter. What a beautiful old building with a ceramic tile facade, crystal chandeliers and much marble in the lobby. The upper floors were a white or light yellow brick (I forget which). .............................................................................. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comingtocolumbia 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 I heard a nasty rumor today. Can anyone confirm this one? Someone told me that the people who own One Main are teaming up with an out of town developer and want to tear down One Main and the two historical buildings next to it (I believe where the Restaurant is and also the newstand). They want to tear down those buildings and put in a condo project. This would be almost criminal. I think the charm of Main St is some of these older buildings with character (some should go I agree) and preserving them should be a priority for Columbia officials and the citizens. Don't get me wrong, i am all for progression but not with these kind of landmarks. There is plenty of land in Columbia for new developments, let not destroy all of our history. I hope this is not true but fear with more out of town developers coming in like they said in the paper, the less they will be worried about the character of our city. Hope this is not true. It would be a true shame on the developer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waccamatt 8 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 Number 1 Main Street was the 2nd skyscraper in Columbia, built in 1911. I find it hard o believe that this building would be allowed to be torn down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emerging.me 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 Maybe they're going to convert No. One to condos, demo the buildings next door, build a mixed-use tower in that spot AND connect the two. With all these rumors going around, I wouldn't be surprised. Now THAT news would be bigger than Barringer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krazeeboi 121 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 Another sad loss for Columbia was the old Columbia Hotel that sat on the corner of Gervais and Sumter. What a beautiful old building with a ceramic tile facade, crystal chandeliers and much marble in the lobby. The upper floors were a white or light yellow brick (I forget which). .............................................................................. Is this the one you're speaking of (picture from Waccamatt's website): Looks similar to Barringer. I wouldn't mind a new hotel or condo tower in Columbia imitating a historical architectural style like that, IF it could be pulled off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spartan 941 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 ^I haven't been impressed with WIS as of late for some reason. I can attest that WIS was sucking when I left Cola. I was watching WLTX half of the time. I can't say what its like now, but I know that did like the new WOLO. I thought the building that they tore down was called the Pendleton? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofaque86 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 WIS is sorry now...WLTX has really stepped their game up!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ellen 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 I miss Susan. Anyone heard when she'll be back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug L 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 That's the one Krazeeboi! What a beautiful old building! Strange how memory plays tricks on you; I don't remember the red brick. Also, I agree that a new building mimicking that old building would be a truly great addition to Columbia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digihoop 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 This may have been posted here before but in just in case, you can search for and view historical photo's of Columbia at the RCPL website: http://hip.richland.lib.sc.us/ipac20/ipac....h&submenu=power. Very cool! Be sure to limit the search to "Local History Photographs". Demolition of the Columbia Hotel at Sumter and Gervais on Nov. 21, 1971. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krazeeboi 121 Report post Posted January 11, 2006 Great find! And here's the picture of the Jefferson Hotel: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
