COLUMBIA, South Carolina: What We Saw In Soda City
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Date: 2024-01-28
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hardluckchuck326
The Busted Plug is arguably the least aesthetically pleasing of Blue Sky's work but, when it was first installed it functioned as a fountain. It sprayed water like a damaged fire plug. Did y'all perchance see the Tunnel Vision Painting on the wall across the parking lot That was another Blue Sky piece. Supposedly inspired by the old road runner cartoons ( painting a tunnel on a wall. At night the sun in the sunset visible through the tunnel glows a soft orange. Years ago before it faded it was quite convincing, people have seen birds attempt to fly into it, and I've even heard of two instances of drunks plowing into The tunnel apparently it happened enough for them to put a guard rail in front of it. Anyway, fun video. I'm glad you had a good time in our town.
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The Busted Plug is arguably the least aesthetically pleasing of Blue Sky's work but, when it was first installed it functioned as a fountain. It sprayed water like a damaged fire plug. Did y'all perchance see the Tunnel Vision Painting on the wall across the parking lot That was another Blue Sky piece. Supposedly inspired by the old road runner cartoons ( painting a tunnel on a wall. At night the sun in the sunset visible through the tunnel glows a soft orange. Years ago before it faded it was quite convincing, people have seen birds attempt to fly into it, and I've even heard of two instances of drunks plowing into The tunnel apparently it happened enough for them to put a guard rail in front of it. Anyway, fun video. I'm glad you had a good time in our town.
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usa-by-car
Columbia refers to the goddess figure, essentially created to be the U. S version of the Roman deity Libertas, or Liberty, that personifies America. Great Britain similarly identified itself with the fmle god Britannia. Columbia's name, as you said, was derived from that of Christopher Columbus. A statue of Columbia sits on top of the U. S. Capitol Building in D. C. and D. C. itself is named after her. Around 1920 or so, Liberty became more popular than Columbia in usage. Everything from American cities and rivers to film studios and space shuttles have taken her name.
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Columbia refers to the goddess figure, essentially created to be the U. S version of the Roman deity Libertas, or Liberty, that personifies America. Great Britain similarly identified itself with the fmle god Britannia. Columbia's name, as you said, was derived from that of Christopher Columbus. A statue of Columbia sits on top of the U. S. Capitol Building in D. C. and D. C. itself is named after her. Around 1920 or so, Liberty became more popular than Columbia in usage. Everything from American cities and rivers to film studios and space shuttles have taken her name.
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avagd6293
The University of South Carolina has one of the largest enrollments in America. Many of the students are from out of state. Columbia also has Benedict College and Allen university plus several other small colleges. Too many Americans do not know as much as they should about American cities. Many Americans are geographically challenged. I mean no disrespect by stating this. There appears to be too little study placed on learning geography in the public school system. At least when I attended school. I learned more about geography after I graduated from high school.
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The University of South Carolina has one of the largest enrollments in America. Many of the students are from out of state. Columbia also has Benedict College and Allen university plus several other small colleges. Too many Americans do not know as much as they should about American cities. Many Americans are geographically challenged. I mean no disrespect by stating this. There appears to be too little study placed on learning geography in the public school system. At least when I attended school. I learned more about geography after I graduated from high school.
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mytkc66atbat25
Conestoga is Con-es-toe-ga. Very famous wagons used for heavy transport over land. USS Housatonic is Hu-sa-tonic. It was sunk by the harpoon attached to a black powder charge in the barrel shown on the CSS Hunley. The Hunley struck the Housatonic, inserting the harpoon, then reversed and pulled the detonating cord which ignited the black powder barrel. It was purported to be the first submarine to successfully sink and enemy ship. Otherwise ok video.
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Conestoga is Con-es-toe-ga. Very famous wagons used for heavy transport over land. USS Housatonic is Hu-sa-tonic. It was sunk by the harpoon attached to a black powder charge in the barrel shown on the CSS Hunley. The Hunley struck the Housatonic, inserting the harpoon, then reversed and pulled the detonating cord which ignited the black powder barrel. It was purported to be the first submarine to successfully sink and enemy ship. Otherwise ok video.
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Blake-ld7mx
I'm laughing at a few of the comments like SC has some amazing lore. I live in Charleston visiting cola on the weekends. Alot of cities around America we're burnt down. the narrative they give is so hilarious. But alot of buildings that didn't fit the historical timeline were wiped out. If they can't explain it. they get rid of it.
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I'm laughing at a few of the comments like SC has some amazing lore. I live in Charleston visiting cola on the weekends. Alot of cities around America we're burnt down. the narrative they give is so hilarious. But alot of buildings that didn't fit the historical timeline were wiped out. If they can't explain it. they get rid of it.
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annabelleb. 8096
They didn't even have desks in that school house! I saw a test given to kids about to graduate from a one room school house in the early 1900's. There was no multiple choice and they had to KNOW the content. It was way harder than anything we had to pass when I was growing up. So I would say the education they got was better.
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They didn't even have desks in that school house! I saw a test given to kids about to graduate from a one room school house in the early 1900's. There was no multiple choice and they had to KNOW the content. It was way harder than anything we had to pass when I was growing up. So I would say the education they got was better.
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billy_bigrigger
Thanks for visiting Columbia! You gave my wife and I a new place to eat at! We tried the Liberty Bar and Tap Room after seeing your review. I haven't been to any establishment in the Vista in years. The food and service there was great. I ordered just what you had, the meatloaf, mashed potato and greens.
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Thanks for visiting Columbia! You gave my wife and I a new place to eat at! We tried the Liberty Bar and Tap Room after seeing your review. I haven't been to any establishment in the Vista in years. The food and service there was great. I ordered just what you had, the meatloaf, mashed potato and greens.
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usa-by-car
That population figure doesn't surprise me because everyone and their grandmother are fleeing New York, New Jersey and Philly to move down to the Carolinas or Flor-i-da. South Cack-i-laki is the new it place to migrate to. Capital cities and university towns attract 'em like mosquitoes to a bug zapper.
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That population figure doesn't surprise me because everyone and their grandmother are fleeing New York, New Jersey and Philly to move down to the Carolinas or Flor-i-da. South Cack-i-laki is the new it place to migrate to. Capital cities and university towns attract 'em like mosquitoes to a bug zapper.
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erinfreize4717
6: 46 home prices around most neighborhoods in Columbia are also 40% lower than the national average. There are outliers, like Forest Acres, one of the wealthiest zip codes in America and out on Lake Murray, but starter and retirement homes can still be found for $125-175K.
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6: 46 home prices around most neighborhoods in Columbia are also 40% lower than the national average. There are outliers, like Forest Acres, one of the wealthiest zip codes in America and out on Lake Murray, but starter and retirement homes can still be found for $125-175K.
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erinfreize4717
Good video! Thanks for showing off my new home town. Went to college here, then moved back seven years ago. I lived two blocks north of the state house and loved living downtown. You missed the best view from atop the 17th floor of the Sheraton at the Rooftop Lounge.
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Good video! Thanks for showing off my new home town. Went to college here, then moved back seven years ago. I lived two blocks north of the state house and loved living downtown. You missed the best view from atop the 17th floor of the Sheraton at the Rooftop Lounge.
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user-tr5tr3xf2d
After they burned the city down they gave it back to black people the University of South Carolina was a black college then KKK took it away from black people closing it for 5 years then opened it up as USC. Now only a small population of the black community attends
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After they burned the city down they gave it back to black people the University of South Carolina was a black college then KKK took it away from black people closing it for 5 years then opened it up as USC. Now only a small population of the black community attends
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marlenegeneral3567
Thank you both for sharing your journey. I enjoyed the places you visited in cola. S. C. The food liberty
Looked delicious. Please, drive careful out there; I'll look forward to seeing the next video, serendipity.
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Thank you both for sharing your journey. I enjoyed the places you visited in cola. S. C. The food liberty
Looked delicious. Please, drive careful out there; I'll look forward to seeing the next video, serendipity.
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williamgrant4552
So when traveling on i26 coming from Charleston, soon as you get to the i26 and i77 interchange if you look to the right in the distance you can see downtown and it’s a nice view, it looks like downtown sits on a hill.
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So when traveling on i26 coming from Charleston, soon as you get to the i26 and i77 interchange if you look to the right in the distance you can see downtown and it’s a nice view, it looks like downtown sits on a hill.
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elainemorgan6205
I hope you visited the Horseshoe on USC campus. For residential homes you should check out the Shandon and Rosewood areas. Glad you enjoyed your visit. Come again and we will show you a much better food experience!
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I hope you visited the Horseshoe on USC campus. For residential homes you should check out the Shandon and Rosewood areas. Glad you enjoyed your visit. Come again and we will show you a much better food experience!
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gypsyboomer
Thanks for sharing a pretty southern city. Its been a while but we used to go to Columbia regularly, always liked it. Wade Hampton was a should-be-better-known SC leader. Stay safe and away from the interstates (mostly.
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Thanks for sharing a pretty southern city. Its been a while but we used to go to Columbia regularly, always liked it. Wade Hampton was a should-be-better-known SC leader. Stay safe and away from the interstates (mostly.
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usa-by-car
There are some great restaurants in that downtown area; Cola's being my favorite. My daughter and I spent the weekend there; in 2017; to see the solar eclipse. There is also a really nice zoo in Columbia; Riverbanks Zoo.
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There are some great restaurants in that downtown area; Cola's being my favorite. My daughter and I spent the weekend there; in 2017; to see the solar eclipse. There is also a really nice zoo in Columbia; Riverbanks Zoo.
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cherienafo7676
OZ// You know, I see on news and other stuff and I SEE- places/streets/buildings- that I, ve seen on your videos! and I go- Oh, I've seen that on Lord's vids! - and my family look at me like- What's she on! LOL
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OZ// You know, I see on news and other stuff and I SEE- places/streets/buildings- that I, ve seen on your videos! and I go- Oh, I've seen that on Lord's vids! - and my family look at me like- What's she on! LOL
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usa-by-car
The state house was actually under construction during the war of Northern aggression but was only finished years later. You can see where the guns hit it from across the river, by the brass stars on the exterior.
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The state house was actually under construction during the war of Northern aggression but was only finished years later. You can see where the guns hit it from across the river, by the brass stars on the exterior.
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karenlauer8890
My mom grew up in a school like that. She said the teacher would take each grade ad teach them and give them their assignment while she'd go on to the next group. She would do this with different subjects.
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My mom grew up in a school like that. She said the teacher would take each grade ad teach them and give them their assignment while she'd go on to the next group. She would do this with different subjects.
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megmg73
Columbia wasn't referred to as Soda City when I was growing up. We called it the Capital City. Every time we'd go downtown, a visit to Cromer's peanuts would be our last stop before heading home. Nice video.
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Columbia wasn't referred to as Soda City when I was growing up. We called it the Capital City. Every time we'd go downtown, a visit to Cromer's peanuts would be our last stop before heading home. Nice video.
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juiceman8108
I lived in Columbia for 2 years, the town is a dump, the schools are straight trash and there only two areas you want to live, the traffic is horrible due to the river, glad I transfered for my job
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I lived in Columbia for 2 years, the town is a dump, the schools are straight trash and there only two areas you want to live, the traffic is horrible due to the river, glad I transfered for my job
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uscdave1124
Oh little town of USC
the time has come to see,
there's nothing you can't be if you want.
but where were you
When it all came down on me
Did you call me out
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Oh little town of USC
the time has come to see,
there's nothing you can't be if you want.
but where were you
When it all came down on me
Did you call me out
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stephenclybourn
You cut the video when you was about to reach Allen University and Benedict college. Why Smh you didn't disappointed me with that bc I knew that you was going to do it.
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You cut the video when you was about to reach Allen University and Benedict college. Why Smh you didn't disappointed me with that bc I knew that you was going to do it.
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ruthiaskitchen
Thanks for visiting our Capital, I’m about 40 minutes from Columbia and it’s beautiful downtown. It’s very interesting too. I’m glad you two enjoyed yourselves
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Thanks for visiting our Capital, I’m about 40 minutes from Columbia and it’s beautiful downtown. It’s very interesting too. I’m glad you two enjoyed yourselves
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terrysumter6440
I was a wondering when you were going to mention ft. jackson. I did my basic training there. I never liked the city myself. From a smaller town in S. C.
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I was a wondering when you were going to mention ft. jackson. I did my basic training there. I never liked the city myself. From a smaller town in S. C.
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thaboomking
The State House was also destroyed when Sherman burned the city. There are gold stars on the sides of the building marking where the cannon balls hit.
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The State House was also destroyed when Sherman burned the city. There are gold stars on the sides of the building marking where the cannon balls hit.
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ftjax
At age 81 I've seen a lot in Columbia. As a 1959 grad of Columbia high school & Carolina (67. Used to walk past Trinity cathedral daily to the downtown bus
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At age 81 I've seen a lot in Columbia. As a 1959 grad of Columbia high school & Carolina (67. Used to walk past Trinity cathedral daily to the downtown bus
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usa-by-car
I live in Columbia and I work less than a block away but it's funny seeing people in the background that I see in the background every once in awhile
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I live in Columbia and I work less than a block away but it's funny seeing people in the background that I see in the background every once in awhile
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chanquanlewis9285
The drone shoot is amazing. I've lived in Columbia SC my whole life and I still have not explored the whole downtown area. Awesome video.
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The drone shoot is amazing. I've lived in Columbia SC my whole life and I still have not explored the whole downtown area. Awesome video.
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jamesdepugh7163
I'm glad someone took time to show some good parts of Columbia, but being the capital it should have more interesting things to see.
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I'm glad someone took time to show some good parts of Columbia, but being the capital it should have more interesting things to see.
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Rick-Williams59
I was born and raised in South Carolina, we called Columbia the gates to Hell. The heat and humidity are almost unbearable at times.
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I was born and raised in South Carolina, we called Columbia the gates to Hell. The heat and humidity are almost unbearable at times.
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usa-by-car
Columbia is beautiful! My son graduated with his masters degree from University of South Carolina. Thanks for the great video as always
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Columbia is beautiful! My son graduated with his masters degree from University of South Carolina. Thanks for the great video as always
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Reppintimefitness
I'm in Anderson SC
I've been to Columbia a handful of times
But never got a good chance to explore
Thanks for this
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I'm in Anderson SC
I've been to Columbia a handful of times
But never got a good chance to explore
Thanks for this
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tinnettahunt6894
One of my first cousins worked in Columbia SC and lived in Sumter SC before her and husband move to Texas fifteen years ago.
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One of my first cousins worked in Columbia SC and lived in Sumter SC before her and husband move to Texas fifteen years ago.
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