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City of Columbia’s official holiday ornament

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On Friday, the official 2019 City of Columbia ornament was unveiled – this year, featuring The Township Auditorium. The ornament is made of 24-karat gold over brass, and available to purchase for $15 at the Babcock Center Foundation Office (2725 Banny Jones Ave., West Columbia) or at the Columbia Visitors Center (1120 Lincoln St.).

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2019 City of Columbia ornament | Photo by @number1bajan

All proceeds of the ornament benefit programs of the Babcock Center Foundation, which supports those with lifelong disabilities living in the Midlands.

This is the 27th year City of Columbia has released an official city ornament. Here’s a look at some of the past years:

2018, historic Curtiss-Wright Hangar at Owens Field Airport

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2017, Main Street

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2016, Eau Claire Town Hall

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2015, Spirit Communication Park (now Segra Park)

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2014, South Carolina State Museum

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2013, Columbia Museum of Art

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2012, Robert Mills House

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