The Building at 1644 Main Street, also known as Tapp's Department Store, is a historic commercial building located in Columbia, South Carolina. Built in 1940, the structure is a five- to seven-story Depression Modern building. It was enlarged in 1950 and is faced in stucco and dark tremolite stone.
Above the main entrance, the building features a distinctive clock face and a sign with large freestanding letters. These details mark its historical presence on the street. Tapp's Department Store eventually closed in 1995, but the building remains a significant architectural landmark.
Today, the building serves as apartments. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, preserving its historical character and its original materials in the heart of Columbia.
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Written by Kyle McLonely
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