COLUMBIA, S.C. — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced plans to dispose of the Strom Thurmond Federal Building and Courthouse, a prominent downtown property that has remained underutilized for more than two decades.
According to a release issued April 9, 2026, the property, located at 1835 and 1845 Assembly Street, previously served as a courthouse and federal hub until 2003. Court operations were relocated to the nearby Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Courthouse that same year.
GSA officials said the planned disposition is part of a broader effort to consolidate the federal real estate portfolio and reduce government waste. The move is expected to generate nearly $59.4 million in savings…