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In anticipation of inclement weather, Historic Columbia will be closed Sunday, January 25. This includes all gardens and historic house museum tours. The Heathwood Walking Tour has been rescheduled to February 1. 

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1211 Devonshire Road

Eugene H. Salmon

Built in 1939 for Eugene H. Salmon (1899—1969), this Tudor Revival house designed by Lafaye & Lafaye features a second-story gable-front box dormer with four eight-light casement windows. Salmon was stationed at Camp Jackson during World War I, where he served as news editor of the soldier's newspaper The Jacksonian and wrote the daily column 'Camp Jackson News' for The State. A gifted graphic artist, he founded the Carolina Engraving Company in 1919. He was also an active member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Lion's Club.
 

  • 1211 Devonshire Drive

    1211 Devonshire Drive, 2015. Historic Columbia collection

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All historic house and garden tours start at the Welcome Center at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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