A visitor's guide to the Friendly Midway, Columbia, SC, an area Where Friendliness Flows

Olympia

"Nestled between downtown Columbia and the Congaree River, the historic mill village Olympia showcases homes and buildings dating back to the late 1800s.  The Olympia Cotton Mill, one of the most architecturally outstanding buildings of the early twentieth century, is considered to be a landmark throughout the Midlands.  Olympia Park, which has been designated part of the Three Rivers Greenway, offers a natural setting in urban Columbia.  Five of the original mill village churches still stand, as does the recently revitalized Olympia School, which was founded in 1901.  Olympia is a glimpse into Columbia's past, present, and future."

Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau

 

New townhouses are a part of Olympia's renaissance A country style home in an urban village Egyptian Art Olympia is a very diverse neighborhood
 

 
New homes are a prominant part of the Olympia landscape A tree-lined street The old Olympia cotton mill is being converted to upscale loft apartments Historic church in Olympia
 

 
One of the old mill houses after renovation Many colorful homes here A renovated home with a flair Another typical mill house that has been renovated
 

 
granby A 1950s style home The houses in this neighborhood are very colorful So many different styles
 

 
A cute bungalow A renovation well done
 

 

 

All photos by     ©2001-2008, Solar Systems, 701 Gervais St. #150-300, Columbia SC 29201

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