Downtown Columbia Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Downtown Columbia Historic District

Columbia, Boone County, Missouri
Listed
November 8, 2006
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
06000990

About this property

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. The downtown skyline is relatively low and is dominated by the 10-story Tiger Hotel, built in 1928, and the 15-story Paquin Tower. 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. 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.

Location

Columbia, Boone County, Missouri
38.95375, -92.32784

Categories

ARCHITECTUREPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Downtown Columbia Historic District listed on the National Register?

Downtown Columbia Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 8, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Downtown Columbia Historic District?

Downtown Columbia Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Downtown Columbia Historic District?

The period of significance for Downtown Columbia Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1928.

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