Main St.

It’s #TBT – and we’re throwing it back to Cola’s downtown Main Street circa 2007. The 1600 block that used to be filled with abandoned storefronts has undergone many changes + revitalization efforts over the past 10+ years. If you look closely, you can see the shoe repair + wig stores that still remain from the original photo taken in 2007.

Main Street, Columbia, S.C. | Photo from Google street view via @zachpippin

Local photographer Zach Pippin posted this #TransformationTuesday comparison earlier this week + a few locals chimed in with their thoughts. Here’s what some of you had to say on Twitter:

“I LOVE this glow-up! When I was a college student at the turn of the century (‘99-‘03 @ColumbiaKoala woot!) Main Street was an area we *avoided*. I applaud everyone in @columbiasc who worked to bring it back to life! It’s so wonderful now!” – @Erinrae0399

“I see the potential for this in West Columbia too and get so excited.” – @lmcalexa

“The wig store endures” – @NoahFeit

“That is interesting... big changes in Columbia in 10 years... time to move there! 👏🏻😬😬” – @COCKSLAX_report

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