The South Carolina Department of Administration

The South Carolina Governor’s Mansion was built in 1855 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s served as residence to the majority of South Carolina’s Governors since 1868 and is one of the most significant buildings in South Carolina. Many former presidents, government officials, and dignitaries visit the mansion on a regular basis. The mansion is the centerpiece of the Governor’s Green, a nine-acre complex in the heart of the Historic District of Columbia.

The scope of renovations focused on the preservation and repair of the exterior elements of the building, including windows, wood trim, stucco, shutters, and ironwork. The owner and design team engaged Amy Moore with the City of Columbia, and John Sylvest and Dan Elswick with SCDAH, along with other key stakeholders early in the process to review the work scope, plan the proper preservation methods and the necessary care of each historic building element. Architects John Lucas and Keith Richie of Goodwyn Mills Cawood were central to the project’s success, as was Steve Bross, CEO And General Contactor for First Class Construction in Columbia.

The result of this highly collaborative and beautifully crafted restoration will showcase the “home” of South Carolina for many, many years to come.