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Babcock Buildingâs cupola to be restored after fire The first of the construction projectâs five phases is expected to be completed and ready in early 2022. (Source: Soda City Aerials) By WIS News 10 Staff | December 17, 2020 at 3:08 PM EST - Updated December 17 at 3:16 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Construction work has begun to renovate the iconic Babcock Building in the BullStreet District of Columbia.
In September of this year, a
g. And in 2018, another fire also left behind damage.
Now, the most visible and recognized part of the building the cupola, which was destroyed by fire will be replicated.
Renovation to begin on iconic Bull Street building damaged in fire Author: WLTX Updated: 6:29 PM EST December 17, 2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. The iconic red dome on the Babcock Building will rise again over the Columbia skyline. Developers of the BullStreet District announced Thursday, Dec. 17, that funding has been secured to start the reconstruction of the building that was heavily damaged by fire on September 12.
Clachan Properties of Richmond, VA., the owner of the building, closed on the tax credit equity and a U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s long-term, low interest loan last week that was required to help finance the costly renovation of Babcock, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.