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15 Gibbes Court

Taylor House

George E. Lafaye designed this Italian Renaissance style residence, completed in 1913, for Julius H. Taylor, a prominent doctor in Columbia. Lafaye, an architect from New Orleans, designed several homes in University Hill , including his own, which was located at 1716 College Street.

  • 15 Gibbes Court

    Taylor House, 2018. Historic Columbia collection

  • Advertisement for 15 Gibbes Court

    Announcement for 15 Gibbes Court, 1913. Reprinted from The State, January 29, 1913

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Historic Columbia

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1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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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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