Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Seegers-Habenicht Building
Photographed by Dave W, May 13, 2023
1. Seegers-Habenicht Building Marker
This building is a City of Columbia Historic Landmark
Seegers-Habenicht Building
1873
Built by Columbia tycoons John Seegers & C.C. Habenicht, used as a saloon
The National Register of Historic Places
South Carolina Department of Archives and History
Seegers-Habenicht Building
Columbia Commercial Historic District
Erected by City of Columia / South Carolina Department of Archives and History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 34° 0.445′ N, 81° 2.188′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. It is on Main Street north of Taylor Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1633 Main St, Columbia SC 29201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Cabaniss Building (here, next to this marker); John C. Seegers (a few steps from this marker); Lutheran Publication Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Schulte-United Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lever Building (within shouting
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Also see . . .
1. Historic Columbia Website entry.
German immigrant John C. Seegers debuted this Italianate style building, designed by architect Gustavus Theodore Berg, in late 1865 as a brewery, saloon, and wholesale and retail shop for wine, liquor, and ice made at his factory to the east of the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum.(Submitted on December 21, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
2. Columbia Star article with additional information.
The Seegers-Habenicht building is one of the oldest buildings on Main Street, and the family of its current owner, Martha Fowler, has owned the structure since its completion around 1866. Just after the Civil War, members of that family were among other German Columbians who built a booming tavern and brewery industry along what was then called Richardson Street.(Submitted on December 21, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Photographed by Dave W, May 13, 2023
2. Seegers-Habenicht Building Marker
Other section of the building
Photographed by Dave W, May 13, 2023
3. Seegers-Habenicht Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 359 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 21, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
