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Palmetto Building

Palmetto Building
Palmetto Building, 1400 Main Street at Washington Street, Columbia (Richland County, South Carolina).jpg
Palmetto Building is located in South Carolina
Palmetto Building
Palmetto Building is located in the US
Palmetto Building
Location 1400 Main St., Columbia, South Carolina
Coordinates 34°0′14″N 81°2′5″W / 34.00389°N 81.03472°W / 34.00389; -81.03472Coordinates: 34°0′14″N 81°2′5″W / 34.00389°N 81.03472°W / 34.00389; -81.03472
Area 0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built 1913
Architectural style Skyscraper
MPS Columbia MRA
NRHP Reference # 80003696
Added to NRHP November 25, 1980

The Palmetto Building, built during 1912-1913, is an early skyscraper in Columbia, South Carolina. 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.

The Palmetto Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

It was important in the architectural career of Charles Coker Wilson, establishing his credentials for steel frame skyscraper construction.



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