Palmetto Building
Early skyscraper in Columbia, South Carolina
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The Palmetto Building, built during 1912–1913, is an early skyscraper in Columbia, South Carolina.[2][3] It was designed by architect Julius Harder, and Wilson and Sompayrac served as supervising architects. Upon completion it was the tallest building in South Carolina at 215 ft (66 m) and with 15 floors.[4]
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Location1400 Main St., Columbia, South Carolina
Coordinates34°0′14″N 81°2′5″W
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built1913
Palmetto Building | |
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  Location within South Carolina  Location within the United States | |
| Location | 1400 Main St., Columbia, South Carolina |
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| Coordinates | 34°0′14″N 81°2′5″W |
| Area | 0.1 acres (0.040 ha) |
| Built | 1913 |
| Architect | Julius Harder |
| Architectural style | Skyscraper |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003696[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 25, 1980 |
The Palmetto Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1] Since the mid-2000s, it has housed the Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel.[5]
It was important in the architectural career of Charles Coker Wilson, establishing his credentials for steel frame skyscraper construction.[4][failed verification]
