Thank you for stopping by! ~Val
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Equitable Arcade Building
The Equitable Arcade Building was the the first indoor mall in Columbia, South Carolina.
It was constructed in 1912.
The style is Renaissance Revival.
It is 2 stories with an L shape.
Terracotta and marble fill the inside.
Since it is on the National Register of Historic Places, it is here to stay.
Today eateries, shops and a barber shop are on the ground level.
The second level has offices and art studios.
Blue Sky is an amazing Columbia artist whose murals and sculptures can be seen throughout the city. This one below is in the arcade.
It is located at 1332 Main Street with another identical entrance on Washington Street.
I hope you enjoyed this stroll through the arcade.
Thank you for stopping by! ~Val
Thank you for stopping by! ~Val
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It is encouraging to see beautiful historic buildings such as this preserved. I think the State tourist agency should send you a monthly cheque, Val, for promoting its attractions the way you do.
ReplyDeleteThank you David!
DeleteWhat a cool building. I love the older historic buildings in downtown Nashville and so glad that someone took the time to revamp them when they were falling into distress. They are amazing with such character. The glass and steel buildings today just don't have what those older ones have. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! Historical buildings are so amazing.
Deletevery effective:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathy!
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DeleteVocê e seus lugares incríveis.
ReplyDeleteMuito lindo.
bjs
Gracias Maristela!
DeletePretty murals💞
ReplyDeleteThank you Kinga!
DeleteThank you Agnes!
ReplyDeleteMuy bonito todo, genial post ! 💚💚💚 Espero tu opinión en mi última entrada! Buenos días!!!
ReplyDeleteGracias Carolina! Buenos dias!
Deletewow so stunning architecture- this all details xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Carolyna!
DeleteSuch a beautiful architecture! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of these historic buildings, Val. I love Renaissance art and all things related to the era. It's the part of history I also enjoyed studying. Thank you always for sharing your amazing finds.
ReplyDeleteThank you Khaya. The Renaissance was a fascinating time.
DeleteThis is a beautiful historical building. I love Renaissance style. That chandelier is so majestic. This seems like a great building to visit.
ReplyDeleteIt really is beautiful. The chandeliers are my favorite detail here!
DeleteIt's very nice and neat ground level to take a walk and eat :)
ReplyDeleteTerracotta and chandelier are so magnificent.
Thank you Evi! It really is!
DeleteWhat a wonderful building this is, many thanks for all of your photographs here, I enjoyed seeing them all very much.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you so much Jan!
DeleteGorgeous! Love these art murals.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteWow,looks great!☺
ReplyDeleteThank you Natalia!
Deletequite old, but well maintain....wonderful
ReplyDeleteThank you Tanza.
Deletefirst off - i love the fact that you are in one of the photos in a group whenever you post where you are - it reminds me of "where's waldo". I just love that. And those photos of the mall are so pretty and the artist is amazing. I'm beginning to think you are probably (if not for a cell phone) someone hard to get a hold of by the friends because you are out and about, lol You have a lot of beautiful places to visit so I would be out and about all the time to.
ReplyDeleteIt is fun trying to work a way into the photos! Just Saturdays and Sundays I am out and about. Monday thru Friday I am working long hours, so I look forward to the weekends!
DeleteWhat a handsome building. Love the chandelier and the fact that there are art studios there too!
ReplyDeleteIt is such a beauty. We have walked by it many times not realizing we could walk through it!
DeleteHow cool!!! LOVE!!! The building is amazing!! Love the artist too! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it gorgeous? It was enjoyable to stroll through.
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