CoMo Preservation’s mission is to preserve the historic architecture of Columbia, Missouri.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Working on Historic Buildings: A Tradesman’s Perspective
Feb 24
Working on Historic Buildings: A Tradesman’s Perspective

Join us at 6pm on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the Guitar Mansion at 2815 N. Oakland Gravel Road in Columbia to hear from Geoff Taylor about his experiences working on historic buildings, which he describes as part restoration, part preservation, and part renovation.  This event is free but reservations are required.

Layered: History, Women’s Spaces, and the Memorialization of Read Hall
Mar 4
Layered: History, Women’s Spaces, and the Memorialization of Read Hall

Join CoMo Preservation and the University of Missouri for a co-sponsored event exploring the history and legacy of Read Hall, the first women’s dormitory at the University of Missouri.

Where Women Made History Tour
Mar 14
Where Women Made History Tour

Join us for a walking tour exploring Where Women Made History in Columbia, Missouri. This approximately two-hour, half-mile experience highlights the places and spaces where women shaped Columbia’s story — and celebrates the leadership, creativity, and determination that helped build our community. Tickets are $10/person.

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News & Updates

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Where In the World Has the Library Been in Columbia?
Where In the World Has the Library Been in Columbia?

On November 18, 2025, CoMo Preservation and the Daniel Boone Regional Library co-hosted a presentation by Tim Dollens.

Bob Nolte: Tracing the History of Your Home Using Deeds
Bob Nolte: Tracing the History of Your Home Using Deeds

A good crowd turned out on Dec 9th to hear Bob Nolte talk about the records retained by the Recorder of Deeds and how to use them to research a property.

Historic Wood Windows- Myths, Maintenance, & Restoration
Historic Wood Windows- Myths, Maintenance, & Restoration

On Nov 3rd, Patrick Earney shared his knowledge and experience about historic windows during our Historic Wood Windows introductory workshop, hosted by Sawdust Studios. Check out the slides and a resource document in our archives. 

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Historic CoMo Blog

Historic CoMo Blog
The O’Rear Building
The O’Rear Building
Gaebler’s Black and Gold Inn, 706 Conley Ave
Gaebler’s Black and Gold Inn, 706 Conley Ave
THE WRIGHT BROTHERS MULE BARN
THE WRIGHT BROTHERS MULE BARN
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