Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
W.T. Grant Building
1931
| | This building is a City of Columbia Historic Landmark | |
Erected by City of Columbia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list.
Location. 34° 0.426′ N, 81° 2.159′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. It is on Main Street north of Taylor Street (South Carolina Route 12), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1614a 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 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: Schulte-United Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lutheran Publication Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Speaking Truth to Power (within shouting distance of this marker); Lever Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Efird's Department Store/Mast General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); John C. Seegers (within shouting distance of this marker); Seegers-Habenicht Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Cabaniss Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

