Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Architecture of Strength
Stainless Steel Sculpture (Standing 16 Feet Tall)
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Photographed by Craig Doda, November 13, 2022
1. The Architecture of Strength Marker
Columbia City of Women, an initiative established by Historic Columbia and the Women's Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN), recognizes and addresses the significant gap in the representation of women in public spaces. Women deserve to be seen and heard throughout our city.
In 2019, we placed the names of twelve extraordinary women on a map of South Carolina's capital city. By adding new women to the map each year, we acknowledge the importance of moving through a city where women and their achievements are celebrated, the adversity they face is recognized, and their stories inspire and connect us.
Located at the physical and symbolic center of the state. The Architecture of Strength is the next step in representing and celebrating the contributions of women and recognizing their monumental impact in our community.
Join us in championing the untold stories of the women who have and will continue to shape this city. Share your story and learn of others at
Erected 2021 by Columbin City of Women.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 2019.
Location. 34° 0.082′ N, 81° 2.043′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina
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Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: March 2, 1961 Peaceful State House Protest (within shouting distance of this marker); Edwards v. S.C. (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbia SC 63 (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbia in the 1960's (within shouting distance of this marker); The East-West Streets In The City Of Columbia / Gervais Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert E. Lee Memorial Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Burning Of Columbia (within shouting distance of this marker); The North-South Streets in The City Of Columbia / Richardson Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
Also see . . . Columbin City of Women. (Submitted on November 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 13, 2022
2. The Architecture of Strength Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 13, 2022
3. The Architecture of Strength
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
