The Vision

Seaboard Vista is a rare infill mixed-use redevelopment opportunity located in the heart of Columbia’s historic and thriving Vista District. The name honors the legacy of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, whose presence helped shape the area’s growth and identity.

A century ago, travelers arrived by rail, purchased goods on Gervais Street, dined at the Seaboard Café, found lodging steps away, and worked in the warehouses and railyards that defined the district’s energy. The block was alive with purpose and possibility.

​Seaboard Vista is a return to that spirit.

​Our vision is to restore this historic ensemble as a refined, walkable destination at the heart of the Vista—where dining, culture, creativity, and residential life are thoughtfully intertwined. A place rooted in authenticity, elevated by design, and animated by the people who gather here.
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A place to live, work, and enjoy.
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A place that honors its past by inspiring Columbia’s next chapter.

Imagine you, here.

With leasing opportunities available in three different buildings and a vintage caboose, find your perfect fit.

919 Gervais Street

• Approx. 32,159 SF
• Originally built for The Murray Drug Company in 1906 by architects Shand & Lafaye, this three-level commercial structure will undergo a full historic restoration. ​

911 Gervais Street

• Approx. 5,001 SF - Two Levels 
  
• Constructed in 1900 as a county liquor dispensary, this building later became part of the Seaboard Hotel (1931), housing the Seaboard Café.

914 Lady Street

• Approx. 10,430 SF
  
• ​Built in 1918 as a National Biscuit Company warehouse, this open-span structure features 15-ft ceilings, original maple floors, and three large skylights—all slated for full restoration. 

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