Consolidated Building, 1328 North Main Street, Columbia, Richland County, SC

Significance: The Consolidated Building has an intricately detailed glazed and colored terra cotta facade that is unique in Columbia, South Carolina. It is constructed of polychrome terra cotta and has a cartouche containing the date of construction above the central window. On the far sides of the building are colonettes with a geometrical design. An elaborate decorative frieze features fleur-de-lis motif with overhanging section with trefoils. The parapet contains the word "Consolidated" and has pierced quatrefoils. The awnings and balcony over the central doorway were removed and Jackson Camera Center occupies the right storefront. Consolidated Building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Survey number: HABS SC-614
Building/structure dates: 1912 Initial Construction
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 79003373