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Downtown Columbia Historic District
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Downtown Columbia, Missouri is located in Missouri
Downtown Columbia, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Downtown Columbia, Missouri is located in the United States
Downtown Columbia, Missouri
Location in the United States
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
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
Added to NRHP November 8, 2006, May 8, 2008

Downtown Columbia is the busy heart of Columbia, Missouri. It is the main area for businesses, government, and fun activities. Three colleges are located around downtown. These are the University of Missouri, Stephens College, and Columbia College.

Downtown Columbia covers about one square mile. It is surrounded by the University of Missouri to the south. Stephens College is to the east, and Columbia College is to the north. This area is important for finance and business in Columbia. There are also plans to bring more visitors here. These plans focus on the area's old buildings and unique, artistic vibe. The buildings in downtown are not super tall. The 10-story Tiger Hotel, built in 1928, and the 15-story Paquin Tower are the tallest.

Discovering Downtown Columbia's History

The Downtown Columbia Historic District is a special area. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it has important historical buildings. This historic district was first created in 2006. It was made bigger in 2008 to include more historic spots.

Exploring the Area

On the northeast side of Downtown, you'll find the North Village Arts District. This is a cool place for art and creativity. The Flat Branch of Hinkson Creek flows right through downtown. You can also visit Peace Park, which is located on Elm Street.

Gallery

  • Mizzou Jesse Thumb

    Jesse Hall and the columns on Francis Quadrangle

  • CoMoSkyline3

    The Downtown Skyline in 2007

  • CoMo city hall front

    Columbia City Hall

  • CoMoCityHallJPG

    Columbia City Hall before renovation

  • CoMo Daniel Boone tavern

    The 1917 structure of the Columbia City Hall restored

  • Tiger hotel

    Downtown Columbia

  • Boone County Courthouse in Columbia, Missouri

    Boone County Courthouse

  • AvenueOfTheColumns

    Jesse Hall seen from the Avenue of the Columns

  • The blue note

    The Blue Note

  • Columbia MO District Sign

    Directions sign in Downtown Columbia, known as The District

  • Another Columbia MO District Sign

    Directions sign in Columbia's downtown area known as The District. This one shows the three local Colleges.

  • Columbia Missourian headquarters

    Headquarters of the Columbia Missourian

  • 800-810EastBroadway

    Eighth and Broadway Historic District

  • CoMo Cherry and Eighth

    Ballenger Building at Cherry and 9th Streets

  • VirginiaBuilding

    Virginia Building

  • Ragtag cinema

    Coca-Cola Bottling Company Building on Hitt Street. Now houses the Ragtag Cinema

  • The blue note front CoMo

    The Blue Note as seen from the front

  • View of Missouri Theatre interior from the balcony

    Missouri Theatre

  • McCainBuilding

    McCain Furniture Store

  • CentralDairy

    Central Dairy Building

  • First baptist church broadway side Columbia, Missouri 2

    First Baptist Church

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