McMaster School, Historic school building in Columbia, United States
The McMaster School building features Renaissance Revival architecture with an H-shaped floor plan at the corner of Pickens and Senate Streets.
Architect William Augustus Edwards designed this educational institution in 1910 according to standardized guidelines established by the state legislature in 1905.
The structure received its name in honor of Fitz William McMaster, who organized Columbia's public schools and provided leadership during Reconstruction.
The Department of Art occupies the building since 1993, following renovations that added an auditorium and rehearsal hall for educational purposes.
The State newspaper declared this structure as the most beautiful school building in Columbia when it opened its doors in 1911.
Location: Columbia
Inception: 1910
Architects: William Augustus Edwards
GPS coordinates: 34.00220,-81.02610
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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