Welcome to the Columbia Archives, located in Columbia, Maryland. The Columbia Archives is the primary resource on the history of the planning and development of Columbia and the life and career of its visionary founder, James Rouse. It is a service of the Columbia Association. Columbia Archives serves researchers at every level and welcomes residents and visitors who wish to learn more about Columbia’s past, present and future.
 

Mark your calendar - 10th Annual BikeAbout
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Looking back and ahead - View videotapes of mini course exploring goals
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March 1970
The first section of Cross Fox apartments in Wilde Lake opens on March 10.

March 1972
Columbia Association announces Earn-A-Membership, a program to open up recreational facility membership for income-qualified residents.

March 1985
Columbia Medical Plan relocates to state of the art facilities at Knoll North Park.

March 1988
Safeway opens in the renovated, reconfigured Harper’s Choice Village Center.

March 2008
Kent and Margaret Pendleton close Produce Galore store in Wilde Lake Village Center ending a 32-year run in the Lynx Lane location.