Columbia Historic Preservation Commission… Events: African American newspapers, National Register changes, State preservation conference 29 Apr 2019 Mark your calendar: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 -- The African American Press in Missouri, a lecture about African American newspapers in Missouri. The presentation will be given by Debra…
Black History… Civil War to today reflected in Second Missionary Baptist Church 9 Apr 20169 Apr 2016 A historic building helps society recall its history, as demonstrated by this magazine article on the 150-year-history of Second Missionary Baptist Church, now at Fourth and Broadway. Why say it…
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…
Columbia Historic Preservation Commission… Gawkers: Opportunity knocks 24 Apr 201424 Apr 2014 'Tis the season -- for home and garden tours. Each day, my inbox is flooded with releases about historic homes, via my Goggle alerts. Now, it's filled with announcements for…
Areas… Learn how to uncover history 12 Jun 2013 Have you ever wondered about the history of your home, neighborhood or one you drive by or see often? Here's your chance to learn how to uncover the history all…
Historical Homes… 716 W. Broadway – Peek Inside 25 Mar 2013 Formerly the Taylor House Inn, a bed and breakfast, the home at 716 W. Broadway is for sale and here's an online peek inside. The pictures are poor and only…
Historical Homes… New life at Guitar Mansion, 2815 Oakland Gravel Road 4 Jan 20124 Jan 2012 By either name, Guitar Mansion or Confederate Hill, the house at 2815 Oakland Gravel Road is seeing new life as a single-family home once again. Planned for use as a…
Commercial Buildings Historic buildings uses, owners change 13 Sep 2011 The Missouri Theatre opened in 1928 and initially performances included music, a newsreel, cartoon, dancing and a feature film. Then, over the years, the theatre's functions changed, featuring only films…
Uncategorized Depressed? History could be the cure 14 Feb 201114 Feb 2011 On Feb. 17, 2011, The Story of Blind Boone, will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Daniel Boone Regional Library. Mike Shaw will discuss ragtime musician John William “Blind”…
Historical Homes… Get a Peek at History, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 16 Sep 201016 Sep 2010 From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, the Guitar Mansion, also known as Confederate Hill, will be available for viewing. Built in about 1862, the house at 2815 Oakland Gravel…