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Columbia, the fourth most populous city in Missouri, is home to six buildings of at least 100 feet.[1] The tallest building in Columbia is Jesse Hall, which rises 180 feet (55 m) over Francis Quadrangle on the University of Missouri campus. The second tallest building is Paquin Tower in Downtown Columbia at 172 feet. Also downtown, the Tiger Hotel, built in 1927, is located on the Avenue of the Columns.[2]

History[edit]

Jesse Hall has been the tallest building in Columbia since its construction in 1894. Jesse Hall was constructed to replace the previous title holder, Academic Hall, which burned in 1892. The 5-story Guitar Building, built in 1910, is considered to be the city's "first skyscraper" and is contributing property to the Downtown Columbia Historic District.[3]

Tallest buildings[edit]

RankNameImageHeight
ft (m)		FloorsYearNotes
1Jesse HallMizzou Jesse Thumb.jpg180 feet (55 m)4.5+dome1894The tallest building in Columbia is also one of its oldest. At the center of the University of Missouri campus, it was completed in 1894 by architect Morris Frederick Bell and his superintendent of construction William Lincoln Garver.[4][5][6]
2Paquin Tower172 feet (52 m)151973Public housing operated by the Columbia Housing Authority renovated in 2017.[7] Tallest residential structure in Columbia.[8][9][10][11][12]
3Tiger HotelTiger Hotel - 2013.jpg140 feet (43 m)101928Now operated as a boutique hotel, Columbia's original "skyscraper"[5][13]
4Memorial UnionMemorialUnionAtMU.jpg140 feet (43 m)5.5+spire1928One of two student unions at the University of Missouri. Built as a memorial to the dead from World War I.[14][10]
5Fifth and Walnut Streets Parking GarageBuilding the 5th and Walnut parking garage - panoramio.jpg138 feet (42 m)102010Located in Downtown Columbia, it is the tallest parking garage in the city. Locally referred to as "Garage Mahal"[15][16][17]
6The Rise on 9th128 (39)102017Student housing[18][19][20][21][22][23]
7The Broadway100 (30.4)102014Hotel and conference center
8Drury Plaza Hotel30 metres (98 ft)~92018Southeast corner of the intersection of I-70 and U.S. highway 63.[24][25]
9Hatch Residence Hall98 (29.8)81962University of Missouri residence hall
9Schurz Residence Hall98 (29.8)81962University of Missouri residence hall
10Mizzou North95 (28.9)81938Formerly the State Cancer Hospital, later Ellis Fischel Cancer Center[26] now the location of MU museums[27][28][29]
11University of Missouri Hospital94 (28.6)81956Teaching Hospital for the University of Missouri
12Lewis Hall90 (27.4)91964Formerly a University of Missouri residence hall, now offices.[30]
12Clark Hall90 (27.4)91964Formerly a University of Missouri residence hall, now offices.

Under construction and proposed[edit]

This lists buildings that are currently under construction or proposed in Columbia and are expected to rise to a height of at least eight stories. For buildings whose heights have not yet been released by their developers, this table uses a floor count. A 24-story highrise was proposed 2013.[31]

NameImageHeight*
ft (m)		FloorsYear (est.)Notes
The Broadway (2nd tower)100 (30)8—Construction expected to begin in 2018 pending approval[32][33]

* Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building heights or dates of completion has not yet been released.

See also[edit]

  • History of Columbia, Missouri
  • History of the University of Missouri

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Tallest Buildings in Columbia". Emporis. Retrieved July 9, 2019. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. ^ Bayless, Karen J. (April 26, 2018). "What does Columbia's Student Housing Look Like Now?". Columbia Business Times. Retrieved July 9, 2019. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. ^ https://dnr.mo.gov/shpo/nps-nr/06000990.pdf
  4. ^ "Image: gen-02.jpg, (800 × 258 px)". umcspace.missouri.edu. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 1, 2015. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  5. ^ a b Jonathon Braden (October 4, 2009). "Benefit reaches new level". The Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 12, 2013. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  6. ^ "Jesse Hall, Columbia | 1281911 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  7. ^ "Housing | Columbia Housing Authority".
  8. ^ Sheela Amin. "MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DECEMBER 11, 2012". City of Columbia, Missouri. Retrieved August 12, 2013. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  9. ^ Andrew Denney (October 1, 2012). "Paquin to showcase energy-efficiency upgrades". The Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 12, 2013. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  10. ^ a b "Paquin Tower, Columbia | 129084 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  11. ^ Tribune, Waverly Colville Columbia Daily. "Columbia's oldest public housing gets an updated look". Columbia Daily Tribune.
  12. ^ Bauman, Caroline. "Columbia Housing Authority to start massive renovation project downtown". Columbia Missourian.
  13. ^ "Tiger Hotel, Columbia | 129083 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  14. ^ "University of Missouri Visitors Guide". University of Missouri. Retrieved October 18, 2013. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  15. ^ Mark Slavit (March 29, 2011). "Early plans underway for Short Street parking garage". Connect Mid-Missouri. Retrieved August 12, 2013. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  16. ^ Kelsey Kennedy (September 24, 2010). "Fifth and Walnut parking garage to be tallest in Columbia". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved August 12, 2013. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  17. ^ "Fifth and Walnut Parking Garage, Columbia | 1159251 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  18. ^ "Rise on 9th, Columbia | 1359247 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  19. ^ "The Rise on 9th | Brinkmann Constructors". brinkmannconstructors.com.
  20. ^ Edwards, Alex. "Moving on up: upscale housing complexes in downtown Columbia". Vox Magazine.
  21. ^ "What does Columbia's Student Housing Look Like Now?". April 26, 2018.
  22. ^ "The Rise on 9th". ACI Boland Architects.
  23. ^ Missourian, Sadie Lorraine Collins, The Columbia. "Rise Apartments Finish Long-Term Outside Construction, Reopen Streets". www.kbia.org.
  24. ^ "Drury Hotels opens new hotel in Columbia". Columbia Daily Tribune.
  25. ^ "Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East, Columbia | 1416078 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  26. ^ "Mizzou North, Columbia | 233449 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  27. ^ Bayless, Kacen J. "Plan to sell Mizzou North has unclear timeline". Columbia Missourian.
  28. ^ "MU to sell Mizzou North property". KOMU.com.
  29. ^ "Mizzou North". January 25, 2016.
  30. ^ "Lewis Hall, Columbia | 233452 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  31. ^ https://www.kbia.org/post/24-story-upscale-housing-complex-eyes-downtown-columbia#stream/0
  32. ^ Geisler, Lucas (December 5, 2017). "Columbia City Council approves TIF for new Broadway Hotel tower". KMIZ.
  33. ^ https://insidecolumbia.net/2017/03/23/hotel-tower-expansion/

External links[edit]

  • Emprois