Downtown Columbia, Missouri
Downtown Columbia is the central business, government, and social core of Columbia, Missouri and the Columbia Metropolitan Area. Three colleges — the University of Missouri, Stephens College, and Columbia College — all border the area. Downtown Columbia is an area of approximately one square mile surrounded by the University of Missouri on the south, Stephens College to the east, and Columbia College on the north. The area serves as Columbia's financial and business district and is the topic of a large initiative to draw tourism, which includes plans to capitalize on the area's historic architecture and Bohemian characteristics.[2] The downtown skyline is relatively low and is dominated by the 10-story Tiger Hotel, built in 1928, and the 15-story Paquin Tower.[3][4]
Downtown Columbia Historic District | |
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| Location | Parts of 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, E. Broadway, Cherry, Hitt, Locust, and E. Walnut Sts.; also 1019, 1020, 1023, and 1025-33 E. Walnut St., Columbia, Missouri |
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| Coordinates | 38°57′5″N 92°19′39″W |
| Area | 28 acres (11 ha) |
| Architect | Torbitt, A.N.; Eckle, Edmund |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival, Beaux Arts, et al. |
| MPS | Downtown Columbia, Missouri MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 06000990, 08000375[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 8, 2006, May 8, 2008 |
Downtown Columbia Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, covers much of the downtown area. This historic district was created in 2006, following the removal of concrete awnings. It was expanded in 2008.[1]
On the northeast side of Downtown is the North Village Arts District. The Flat Branch of Hinkson Creek runs through downtown. Peace Park is located on Elm Street.
Gallery
Jesse Hall and the columns on Francis Quadrangle
The Downtown Skyline in 2007
Columbia City Hall
Columbia City Hall before renovation
The 1917 structure of the Columbia City Hall restored
Downtown Columbia
Jesse Hall seen from the Avenue of the Columns
The Blue Note
Directions sign in Downtown Columbia, known as The District
Directions sign in Columbia's downtown area known as The District. This one shows the three local Colleges.
Headquarters of the Columbia Missourian
Ballenger Building at Cherry and 9th Streets
Coca-Cola Bottling Company Building on Hitt Street. Now houses the Ragtag Cinema
The Blue Note as seen from the front
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Discover The District". The District. Archived from the original on January 22, 2008. Retrieved January 1, 2008.
- Debbie Sheals (May 2006). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Downtown Columbia Historic District" (PDF). Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 1, 2016. and Accompanying map
- Debbie Sheals (October 2007). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Downtown Columbia Historic District (Boundary Increase)" (PDF). Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
