Archive for the ‘business’ tag
Bob Andrews Motors, 5601 Two Notch Road: Early 2015 1 comment
Well, I was unhappy to notice this real estate sign. As I mentioned when they moved, my parents always felt that Bob Andrews dealt with them more fairly and competently than the dealer, and that's usually where we took our cars while I was growing up. Still, a 90+ year run is pretty good by any standard.
Anytime Fitness, 111 Sparkleberry Crossing: mid 2014 no comments
This Sparkleberry Crossing gym is listed in the 2014 phonebook, but not the 2015 one, so it must have closed before listings closed. I'm guessing mid-year. One online review notes that it was nice because there were no crowds. That can be a double-edged sword unfortunately.
Tag It Art, 4517 Forest Drive: 9 January 2015 1 comment
Kids' art studio, Tag It Art closed on 9 January 2015. You can see the classy farewell message here.
Forest Village is the little two-strip plaza that I still think of as the home of The Happy Bookseller though The Happy Cafe now occupies that spot.
(Hat tip to my sister)
Bank Of America Drive-Through, 2095 Beltline Boulevard: Late February 2015 4 comments
I noticed the other week something going on at the Richland Mall Bank Of America, with a dumpster pulled up to the drive-through. This week it is apparent that the drive-through has been closed. I guess it was a bit awkward having an unconnected outbuilding for the tellers, and perhaps even a security issue. At any rate, I believe the Trenholm Plaza branch is now the next closest drive-through.
Jeff Hunt Machinery Company / The Crane Company / Columbia Cigar and Candy Company, 522 Lady Street: 1997 no comments
These pictures are from 30 November 2014, so the site has probably changed a good bit by now, but that was when I noticed these nice old brick buildings on Lady Street adjacent to Trustus were being gutted for renovation.
Here is what the City has to say about the project:
February 2014
DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMISSION
DESIGN REVIEW DISTRICT
EVALUATION SHEET
Case # 6ADDRESS:
522 Lady StreetAPPLICANT:
Scott Lambert, architect/agentTAX MAP REFERENCE: TMS# 08912-05-01
USE OF PROPERTY:
CommercialREVIEW DISTRICT:
W. Gervais Historic Commercial District/City CenterNATURE OF REQUEST: Request Certificate of Design Approval for exterior
changes and preliminary certification for the Bailey BillFINDINGS/COMMENTS:
Very typical of the warehouse district in which it was built, this is a
simple one-story brick building used for warehouse and office purposes
over the years. It has been heavily altered during this time, with
original window openings bricked in and concrete block additions at the
front of the building on Huger Street and a later small brick addition
at the rear of the building. There are no original windows or doors
intact. Still, it is reminiscent of the architecture and original uses
of buildings in the historic district and is one of the few extant
buildings from the time period along Huger Street.This was originally built in 1926; its original occupant was the Jeff
Hunt Machinery Company which maintained a business at this address for
30 years. The Crane Company followed for a brief period but the
Columbia Cigar and Candy Company acquired the building by 1965 and kept
its business there until 1997.The plans are to rehabilitate the building for office use,
re-establishing some of the original openings and removing less
sensitive additions from the building. Additionally, a new entry is
proposed on the Lady Street side. As all four sides of this building
are visible from a public right of way, each elevation is discussed and
reviewed below
Here and here is a bit from the architect.
And here is a bit from the construction company.
Mrs. C's Laundry, 535 Saint Andrews Road: Early 2015 2 comments
As commenter Andrew noted, Mrs. C's Laundry, next to Dutch Cleaners in the IGA plaza (which seems to have no name) has shut down.
(Hat tip to commenter Andrew)
Northeast Market & Coffee House, 2630 Decker Boulevard: January 2015 1 comment
What can I say?
The curse of 2630 Decker Boulevard continues.
UPDATE 4 December 2015 -- Now open as Bosheen Mediterranean Cuisine:
Chapman Dodge, Northwest Corner of Harden Street & Gervais Street: 1970s 1 comment
I think there have been a few mentions of Chapman Dodge here over the years, but I have absolutely no memory of it, despite the fact we must have driven past the lot often. Currently all that seems to be left is the faded name painted on the back of the building abuting the lot (which I presume was the repair shop).
While this lot has been vacant for many years, it's not uncommon for temporary truck-based businesses to pull in and set up shop for a weekend.
Custom Car Stereo, 9557 Two Notch Road Suite O: 2014 1 comment
This little strip mall is on the downhill side (north) of Two Notch near Sesqui. Custom Car Stereo is listed in the February 2014 phonebook, so it either closed in 2014 or 2013 after listings closed.
UPDATE 13 May 2020: Add tags & map icon.
1 Stop Hand Car Wash & Auto Detailing, 2434 North Main Street: 2014 1 comment
Commenter Justin pointed out this place on Have Your Say a while back, but I misread the comment and blogged about the business on the other side of Confederate instead.
This place looks to be an old gas station of some sort, and in this latest incarnation, stuck with an auto theme. Personally, though I know my car gets scalding in the Columbia summers, I find being behind tinted windows makes me uneasy.
(Hat tip to commenter Justin)