701 Whaley

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701 Whaley

Historic, charming and centrally located space available in one of Columbia's favorite buildings! This gorgeous spot could be your next office or studio space with beautiful hardwood floors, tall ceilings, an amazing view and a vibe unmatched in Soda City! It does not come with Leo the dog but he is always near by. For information on the price, footage and other details - email [email protected] or call (803)771-0101 and we would be delighted to show it.

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✨ New Exhibition Alert: Tra Bouscaren Pop-Up Exhibition June 12 - June 25✨

Step into the creative world of artist-in-residence Tra Bouscaren and experience a special pop-up exhibition showcasing work developed during their residency at 701 CCA. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see the artist’s evolving practice and explore thought-provoking contemporary work up close.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the arts or simply looking for something inspiring to do this week, we invite you to stop by and experience it for yourself.

📍 701 CCA | 701 Whaley Street, 2nd Floor
🕐 Gallery Hours: Thursday–Sunday, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
🎟 Free and open to the public

Come see what happens when creativity, experimentation, and community come together.

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We love these bright colors! Just so lovely!

We are humbled and incredibly honored to be nominated in both the Free Times and The State's 'Best of' competitions this year. We are nominated as the Best Event Venue for the Free Times and as both the Best Event Venue and Best Wedding Venue with The State.

Voting has begun and we are listed under the services category in both polls. You can vote once in the Free Times competition and once a day until June 19 for The State. We greatly appreciate your support. 💙

https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/contests/best-of/ #//

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So many Columbia histories have ties to the iconic Pacific Community Association Building at 701 Whaley.

Originally known as the Mills Avenue Store serving the workers of nearby Olympia and Granby Mills, the building has been an integral part of the local community since its construction in 1903. Part of the second floor was remodeled in 1907 to provide meeting space for various community groups. In 1909, the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) converted the second floor to a gymnasium for intramural basketball teams, and a portion of the first floor for locker rooms, offices, billiard tables, and (later) a bowling alley. The YMCA also hosted clubs formed around arts and crafts, cooking, health, home planning, and sewing. A pool was constructed at the rear of the building around 1918, and a full-size gymnasium with room for 1,100 spectators was added in 1923. So many mill village children grew up and were socialized into the greater community through the clubs and organizations that met inside this building.

The mill sold the Pacific Community Association Building in 1940, and it was occupied by the Textile Workers Union #253 and 254 and Dixie Stores Bakery until the end of World War II. The building hosted myriad textile manufacturers, warehouses, and specialty stores in the latter half of the 20th century. The building was vacated in 2001 and deteriorated over the next six years.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 for its social and cultural impact on the mill villages and for its association with designer W.B. Smith Whaley. The building was rehabilitated in 2007 using federal, state, and local historic tax credits. Today, it houses an art gallery, loft studios, and one of Columbia’s most popular wedding and event venues.

One of this building’s midcentury tenants connects it directly to the next building in our series…check back here later this week!

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