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900 I-70 Drive Southwest

Cultural historians have claimed that Howard Johnson became synonymous with travel in America during the 1950s. With its iconic orange roof, prominent weather vane and ubiquitous outdoor signage,...

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The Missouri Bookstore

  Before its closing in 1999, the Missouri Bookstore held a rich history that dates back to the early 1900s. In 1909, the bookstore was opened by brothers...

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Eight Street and Broadway

Driving down Broadway at night, it is hard to miss the illuminated sculpture outside City Hall. The sculpture, titled Keys to the City, was commissioned to act as...

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410 S. Sixth St.

  Although it hasn’t housed the University of Missouri’s Student Health Center in more than a decade, the building at 410 S. Sixth St. on the west side...

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608 E. Cherry St.

  Columbia College’s Federal Hall currently acts as an integral piece in the college’s expansion. Federal Hall now houses the school’s nursing program and online campus, but before...

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901 E. Broadway

THE NORTHEAST CORNER of Broadway and Ninth Street has a long history in the financial sector. Boone National Savings and Loan Association was established at the 901 E....

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Missouri School of Journalism

  The Missouri School of Journalism was founded in 1908. It was the first journalism school in the world. Starting a journalism school was not easy. Opposition came...

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First Christian Church

First Christian Church on North 10th Street holds a strong history in its structure, which has endured several changes over time. The church was organized in 1832 after...

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University of Missouri Gates

Built in 1915, the ornamental gates on the University of Missouri campus at Eighth and Elm streets were designed as an entrance and historic marker. The right gate...

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Flashback – Glenn’s Cafe

Glenn’s Café has relocated three times in its history, but one thing has remained the same since 1954: the red and white Glenn’s Café sign, which now hangs...