University Hill in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

South Carolina State Library

Photographed By Dave W, May 13, 2023

1. South Carolina State Library Marker

Inscription.
(side 1)
Authorized by the S.C. General Assembly in 1965 and constructed 1967-1969, this building was dedicated as the South Carolina State Library on Feb. 18, 1970. It was designed by architects Geiger, Califf, and Player. Funding for the $1.7 million building came primarily from the federal Library Services and Construction Act (1964). The 5-story, 60,000-sq. ft. building was built to house 500,000 volumes. (Continued on other side) (side 2) (Continued from other side) When finished, this building centralized the holdings of the State Library Board, created in 1929 to help county and city governments establish and maintain local library systems. The Board reorganized in 1969 as the S.C. State Library and occupied this building. The lion statues that flank the north entrance of the Library were created c. 1895 by sculptor Alfonso Pelzer and previously stood in Camden, S.C.

Erected 2020 by South Carolina State Library and Richland County Conservation Commission. (Marker Number 40-216.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is February 18, 1970.

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34° 0.075′ N, 81° 1.67′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in University Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Senate Street and Bull Street, on the right when traveling east on Senate Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1500 Senate St, Columbia SC 29201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Horry-Guignard House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); McCord House (about 500 feet away); Bull Street (about 500 feet away); USC Desegregation Commemorative Garden (about 500 feet away); Minton Family Home / Dr. Henry McKee Minton (about 600 feet away); S.C. Education Associaton (about 700 feet away); Cain- Matthews- Tompkins House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marion Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Photographed By Dave W, May 13, 2023

2. South Carolina State Library Marker

Photographed By Dave W, May 13, 2023

3. South Carolina State Library Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.