Black History… An exhibit, the Boone home and black history events 11 Feb 201911 Feb 2019 I love the Beatles. It's hard for me to believe that it might be possible someday for people to not know the names of John, Paul, Ringo and George. But…
Events… Call to action to save an economic engine 2 Nov 20177 Nov 2017 The federal Historic Tax Credit, is on the chopping block, yet that might not make economic sense, according to the Rutgers Univesity's Annual Report on the Economic Impact of Historic Tax…
Columbia Historic Preservation Commission… The Blue Note and Ragtag/Uprise/Hitt Records buildings honored 29 Mar 201730 Mar 2017 This just in -- the buildings that house The Blue Note, Ragtag Cinema, Uprise Bakery and Hitt Records will be honored with a new award. According to this Columbia Missourian…
Columbia Historic Preservation Commission… Why not nominate your home for Notable Properties designation? 14 Oct 201614 Oct 2016 Worried about restrictions? Think your home isn't grand enough? Fearful of extra taxes? Shrinking from publicity? Fear not. If these are reasons you are avoiding or someone you know is…
Commercial Buildings… Got ideas? Hall Theatre hits 100, faces uncertain future 28 Aug 2016 History, like aging, isn't for sissies. As this Aug. 28-29, 2016 article outlines, the Hall Theatre is facing an uncertain future as it hits 100. One man, Don Mueller, wants…
Notable Properties List… New old images of Eero Saarinen’s Firestone Baars Chapel at Stephens College 28 Jun 20161 Jul 2016 Did you know there's a bit of St. Louis in Columbia? The same designer, Eero Saarinen, who designed The Arch in St. Louis designed Stephens College's Firestone Baars Chapel. If…
demolition… Danger of demolitions 31 May 2016 Any DIYer or carpenter can tell you the importance of the adage measure twice, cut once. That applies to demolitions, too. In 2013, several buildings were demolished, including a 1905…
Historical Homes… Maplewood:14-foot walls, a $3 million heritage and a $14,400 grant 22 May 201522 May 2015 Fourteen-inch thick walls. Three gifts worth nearly $1 today. And now a $14,400 grant Those numbers are part of the story of Maplewood, a 1977 historic home owned by the…
Columbia Historic Preservation Commission… Bungalows and local couple celebrated for historic preservation 11 May 201511 May 2015 The bungalow-studded neighborhood on Hubbell Drive and Lucy and Hugo Vianello will be celebrated at a free event set for 6:30 p.m. May 11, 2015, to highlight historic preservation in…
Commercial… The history behind The Blue Note building 10 Jul 2014 Yes, you've heard right: Richard King is selling The Blue Note at 17 N. Ninth St. But this former "movie palace," won't be going the way of other movie venues…
