Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lever Building
Photographed By Dave W, May 13, 2023
1. Lever Building Marker
The National Register of Historic Places
South Carolina Department of Archives and History
Lever Building
Erected 1978 by South Carolina Department of Archives and History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 34° 0.422′ N, 81° 2.178′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. Marker 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: 1613 Main 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. Efird's Department Store / Mast General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Seegers-Habenicht Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Cabaniss Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Blanding Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Taylor Street (about 300 feet away); Sidney Park C.M.E. Church (about 400 feet away); Canal Dime Savings Bank/Bouie v. City of Columbia (1964) (about 400 feet away); We Shall Not Be Moved (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. National Register Application/Approval.
The Lever Building is a three story brick and terra cotta structure with elaborate entablature and balustrade. Although first floor storefront has been altered, cast iron pilasters on far sides of building and denticulated cornice extending the width of building survived.(Submitted on December 21, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
2. Historic Columbia site.
In 1903, contractor C.M. Lide, Jr. erected this Classic Revival style building as part of an early-20th century spate of new construction that altered Main Street’s character through the introduction of new landmark buildings.(Submitted on December 21, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Photographed By Dave W, May 13, 2023
2. Lever Building Marker
American Revolution Bicentennial Landmark Medallion
Photographed By Dave W, May 13, 2023
3. Lever 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 51 times since then and 14 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.
