Historic Hotels and Theaters Walking Tour Sunday, September 20, 2015

[Columbia Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agendas]

Don’t miss the first Historic Walk in the District for Fall 2015!

Vaudeville, Talkies, and Taverns. Roots, Blues and BBQ, True/False Film Festival, and Tiger Fans.

The City of Columbia has always been a hot-spot of hospitality and entertainment. 

Join the Historic Preservation Commission Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 1:00 PM to learn more about Columbia’s historic Theaters and Hotels, and how they fit into the historical narrative and urban fabric of Downtown Columbia. The walking tour will focus on events, architecture, people, places, the evolution of building practices, technology, and trends, and so much more!

• This event is free and open to the public (and is family-friendly). No registration is required.

• Participants will meet at the City Hall Key Sculpture (corner of 8th & Broadway/701 E. Broadway).

• The tour will begin promptly at 1:00 PM and will last roughly one hour and 15 minutes plus time for questions. Participants are advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

For special accommodations, or for more information, please contact City Planner Rachel Bacon at 573.874.7239 by 12:00 PM on Friday, September 18, 2015.

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