Columbia City Hall (Columbia, South Carolina)

 town hall, historical building

(Old United States Courthouse and Post Office) The Old Court House and Post Office is one of the most impressive buildings in Columbia commanding a prominent position on upper Main Street. Designed in 1870 by Alfred B. Mullett, it is a superb example of Renaissance Revival architecture. In 1865, Mullett was appointed to the office of United States Supervising Architect where he remained for fifteen years.Listed in the National Register June 19, 1973.Served as Columbia City Hall since 1937.

The city of Columbia has a council-manager form of government. The mayor and city council are elected every four years, with no term limits. Elections are held in the spring of even numbered years. Unlike other mayors in council-manager systems, the Columbia mayor has the power to veto ordinances passed by the council; vetoes can be overridden by a two-thirds majority of the council. The council appoints a city manager to serve as chief administrative officer.

1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201-2819
(803) 545-3075
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www.columbiasc.net
www.nationalregister.sc.gov/richland/S10817740028/index...