List of tallest buildings in Columbia, Missouri facts for kids
Columbia, a big city in Missouri, has several tall buildings. The very tallest one is Jesse Hall, which stands about 180 feet (55 meters) high on the University of Missouri campus. It's a really important building there! The second tallest building is Paquin Tower, located in Downtown Columbia, reaching 172 feet (52 meters). Also downtown, you'll find the historic Tiger Hotel, which was built way back in 1927.
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History of Columbia's Tall Buildings
Jesse Hall has been the tallest building in Columbia for a long time, ever since it was finished in 1894. It was built after another important building, Academic Hall, sadly burned down in 1892. Another interesting old building is the 5-story Guitar Building, built in 1910. People sometimes call it the city's "first skyscraper" because it was so tall for its time! It's part of the historic area in Downtown Columbia.
Columbia's Tallest Buildings
Here's a list of some of the tallest buildings you can find in Columbia:
| Rank | Name | Height ft (m) |
Floors | Year Built | What it's used for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Hall | 180 feet (55 m) | 4.5+dome | 1894 | This is the tallest and one of the oldest buildings in Columbia. It's right in the middle of the University of Missouri campus. |
| 2 | Paquin Tower | 172 feet (52 m) | 15 | 1973 | This building provides homes for people and was updated in 2017. It's the tallest place where people live in Columbia. |
| 3 | Tiger Hotel | 140 feet (43 m) | 10 | 1928 | Once called Columbia's first "skyscraper," this building is now a fancy hotel. |
| 4 | Memorial Union | 140 feet (43 m) | 5.5+spire | 1928 | This is one of the student centers at the University of Missouri. It was built to remember soldiers who died in World War I. |
| 5 | Fifth and Walnut Streets Parking Garage | 138 feet (42 m) | 10 | 2010 | Located downtown, this is the tallest parking garage in the city. Some people call it "Garage Mahal"! |
| 6 | The Rise on 9th | 128 (39) | 10 | 2017 | This building provides housing for students. |
| 7 | The Broadway | 100 (30.4) | 10 | 2014 | This building is a hotel and a place for meetings and events. |
| 8 | Drury Plaza Hotel | 30 metres (98 ft)~ | 9 | 2018 | You can find this hotel near where I-70 and U.S. Highway 63 meet. |
| 9 | Hatch Residence Hall | 98 (29.8) | 8 | 1962 | This is a dorm building for students at the University of Missouri. |
| 9 | Schurz Residence Hall | 98 (29.8) | 8 | 1962 | This is another dorm building for students at the University of Missouri. |
| 10 | Mizzou North | 95 (28.9) | 8 | 1938 | This building used to be a cancer hospital. Now, it's home to some of the University of Missouri's museums. |
| 11 | University of Missouri Hospital | 94 (28.6) | 8 | 1956 | This is a hospital where doctors and nurses learn and work at the University of Missouri. |
| 12 | Lewis Hall | 90 (27.4) | 9 | 1964 | This used to be a dorm at the University of Missouri, but now it has offices. |
| 12 | Clark Hall | 90 (27.4) | 9 | 1964 | Like Lewis Hall, this was once a dorm for University of Missouri students and is now used for offices. |
Buildings Being Built or Planned
This section lists buildings that are either being built right now or are planned for the future in Columbia. They are expected to be at least eight stories tall. Sometimes, we don't know the exact height yet, so we list the number of floors. For example, a very tall 24-story building was suggested in 2013!
| Name | Floors | Year (expected) | What it's used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadway (2nd tower) | 8 | — | Construction might start in 2018 if plans are approved. |
* If you see a dash (—) in the table, it means we don't have information about the building's exact height or when it will be finished yet.
Images for kids
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Jesse Hall, the tallest building in Columbia.
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The historic Tiger Hotel downtown.
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Memorial Union at the University of Missouri.
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The Fifth and Walnut Streets Parking Garage, also known as "Garage Mahal."
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The Rise on 9th building in downtown Columbia.
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The Broadway hotel.
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Hatch and Schurz Residence Halls.
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Mizzou North, formerly a hospital.
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The University of Missouri Hospital.
