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
of Historic Places
Lever Building
Erected 1978 by South Carolina Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina Historical Markers series list.
Location. 34° 0.422′ N, 81° 2.178′ 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: 1613 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: Speaking Truth to Power (a few steps from this marker); W.T. Grant Building (within shouting distance of this marker); John C. Seegers (within shouting distance of this marker); Efird's Department Store/Mast General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Schulte-United Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lutheran Publication Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Seegers-Habenicht Building
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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 Streets 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 January 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 6 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.
