Photos of Columbia from the past week

 Recent photos of Columbia

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Here's a Christmas scene at 9th & Manor.

Residents who were saddened about the removal of the giant sycamore along Lancaster Avenue might be heartened to know that this other massive "tree" is still alive and well in Columbia. It's most likely two sycamores that have grown close together and share the same root system. You can see this phenomenon at the entrance to 525 Mill Street at what used to be known as Black Sox field.

Height is estimated at 40 to 45 feet.

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This sign at the bridge plaza is looking a bit worse for wear.

Here are a few new signs around town:

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A vivid sunrise

Tollbooth Antiques is getting into the Christmas spirit.

Here are a couple of antiques for sale there.

Yet another photo of a sunset

This is how it looked about 10 minutes later.

The flag keeps getting hung up at the District Administration Center.

Here are some sidewalk snowflakes on the 200 block of Poplar.

More Christmas lights are shown below.

Last but not least, the star atop the Christmas tree at Locust Street Park

Happy Holidays!