Main St.
It’s #TBT – and we’re throwing it back to Cola’s downtown Main Street circa 2007. The 1600 block that used to be filled with abandoned storefronts has undergone many changes + revitalization efforts over the past 10+ years. If you look closely, you can see the shoe repair + wig stores that still remain from the original photo taken in 2007.
Local photographer Zach Pippin posted this #TransformationTuesday comparison earlier this week + a few locals chimed in with their thoughts. Here’s what some of you had to say on Twitter:
“I LOVE this glow-up! When I was a college student at the turn of the century (‘99-‘03 @ColumbiaKoala woot!) Main Street was an area we *avoided*. I applaud everyone in @columbiasc who worked to bring it back to life! It’s so wonderful now!” – @Erinrae0399
“I see the potential for this in West Columbia too and get so excited.” – @lmcalexa
“The wig store endures” – @NoahFeit
“That is interesting... big changes in Columbia in 10 years... time to move there! 👏🏻😬😬” – @COCKSLAX_report
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