In April 2007, the City Council established an area within Jefferson City as "Old Town District". It was formed to designate an area for future redevelopment and reinvestment by the public and private sector. The designated area is basically the original "old town" Jefferson City and represents the historic core (heart) of our community. Click here to view a map of Old Town.
Brown Printing 411 Madison St.
Brown Printing is redeveloping the site to improve the building and location for their business. Previously at 413 Madison St. an old house had been "built around" and used as a warehouse. (See above left picture.) Late this summer the old house warehouse was demolished and a more efficient, yet compatible building is being constructed.
Monroe Plaza
The New Double Tree Hotel 400 block of Monroe St
This older hotel has been under redevelopment for over a year. The construction at the corner of Monroe & Miller Streets will be the lobby, swimming pool and workout area for the new Double Treet Hotel. This looks like a great addition to Old Town!
Katy Trailhead Park
Lewis & Clark Memorial Site Corner of Capitol Ave & Jefferson St.
This was taken from the 13th floor of the Jefferson Building, of the Katy Trailhead Park construction at the corner of Jefferson Street and Capitol Avenue. The Trailhead Park will include the Lewis & Clark Bronze Statuary, "A Gift to Missouri", atop a rock outcropping within a beautifully landscaped "trailhead" park setting. It is expected to be complete in the spring of 2008.
Prison Redevelopment
Demolition has begun at the old Missouri State Prison Site to make way for future redevelopment. The next important project on the site will be the Federal Courthouse at Lafayette Street.
Prison Brews
River City Florist & Greenhouse
Therapeutic Touch Wellness Center
Church Reconstruction
900 Block of Monroe Street
China Garden 211 E. High St.
In October the metal was taken off the right half of the front of the building. The brick is now entirely exposed and the "old" look has returned. Thanks to the owners for helping to bring back "Old Town"!
Michael Berry Law Office 304 E. High St.
This great old building is currently under a total historic renovation. having been vacant for over a year, this is a great project for the future of Old Town.
Convention & Visitor's Bureau 100 E. High St.
Recently the CVB opened its doors at this new location. The Bureau is now in a perfect location to market "You'll Feel the History". The City and Bureau are cooperating to market our "old town". As part of that partnership, the City was recently designated as a Preserve America Community. Click here to view the designation letter. The designation has many benefits, including eligibility for future grant funding, listing in a National web-based directory, notification tostate tourism offices, etc.
