USC Horseshoe Original campus of the South Carolina College chartered in 1801. A stroll along the Horseshoe offers a delightful view of early 19th century architecture; each building is essentially restored to its earliest appearance and use. Address: 900 Block of Sumter St., Columbia SC 29208 Tel: (803) 777-8161
Tunnelvision Painted by artist Blue Sky on the wall of the Federal Land Bank Building, the mural portrays a highway disappearing through a tunnel and is so realistic that viewers are tempted to drive in. Address: Taylor & Marion St., Columbia SC 29201
Taylor Burial Ground Buried here are members of Columbia's first family, Thomas Taylor, his descendants and slaves. Taylor provided the land for Columbia in 1786 from his sprawling plantation. Address: 1700 Block of Richland St., Columbia SC 29201
The Big Apple Originally built as a synagogue in 1916, the building was vacated in 1935 and eventually housed The Big Apple Night Club. It is believed that the "Big Apple" dance craze of the 1930s began here. Today, the renovated building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Address: 1000 Hampton St., Columbia SC 29201
Governor's Green A nine acre complex consisting of the Governor's Mansion, built in 1855; the Lace House, built in 1854; and the Caldwell-Boylston House, built in 1830. Gift shop open Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Address: 800 Richland St., Columbia SC 29201 Tel: (803) 737-1710
Lexington's Old Mill One of the great "silent" historical landmarks of the Midlands. Completed in 1891, the mill produced ticking for mattresses. The mill also produced the red cotton material for the prison uniforms for the California State Prison System. Falling victim to the Great Depression, the mill closed its operations until 1934. Now this "Old Mill" landmark in Lexington is the home of The Patchwork Players, a nationally known dance theater group which performs throughout the year. The troupe has become South Carolina's only national "Tom Sawyer Days" affiliate. Located on Highway 1 in Lexington, the Mill is now designed as a festive marketplace, offering familyowned restaurants, shopping and entertainment events. For information, call Patchwork Players, (803) 951-2100. Address: Hwy. 1, Lexington SC 29072
Millwood Ruins Graceful columns are all that remain of Millwood, the ante-bellum home of South Carolina governor and Confederate General Wade Hampton III. Millwood consisted of 13,000 acres, private race tracks and a large house before being destroyed by fire during Sherman's raid on Columbia in 1865. Tours at 2 p.m. the last Sunday of the month, March-October. Call for reservations. Address: Garner's Ferry Rd., Columbia SC 29209 Tel: (803) 252-1770
Palmetto Armory The armory produced large supplies of arms issued to Confederate troops during the Civil War. Muskets, rifles and pistols bore the palmetto tree insignia. Address: 1802 Lincoln St., Columbia SC 29201
South Carolina's Governor's Mansion Built in 1855 as a residence for the officers of the Arsenal Military Academy, the Governor's Mansion has served as home of the governor since 1868. Also located on the grounds are the Lace House, ca. 1855, and Caldwell-Boylston House, ca. 1830. Tours by appointment. Address: 800 Richland St., Columbia SC 29201 Tel: (803) 737-1710
South Carolina State House The State State House is one of Columbia's and South Carolina's most historic buildings. Construction of the State House began in 1855 and withstood Sherman's march on Columbia in 1865. Today, five bronze stars mark the impact of shells from Union cannons. The building was completed in 1907 and a major restoration was completed in 1998. Address: Main St. at Gervais St. Tel: (803) 734-2430
Sylvan Building The only building in Columbia of Second Empire style, Sylvan is one of the city's architectural treasures. Address: 1500 Main St., Columbia SC 29201
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