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Royal Motel’s New Chapter | Columbia News
Columbia City Council eyes a major revival as it prepares to sell the historic Royal Motel on Harden Street—once a cornerstone of Black business in the city—to transform it into a new hotel, retail hub, and cultural anchor near Allen University and Benedict College. Built in 1962, the motel stood amid a vibrant African-American commercial corridor that included institutions like the Victory Savings Bank and the influential Lighthouse and Informer newspaper. Locals see this redevelopment as a chance to breathe new life into the neighborhood, drawing visitors and boosting nearby spots like…
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