[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Historic Preservation Commission to host Twilight Walking Tour Aug. 14 on historic hotels and theaters

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rachel Bacon 
573.874.7239 
ribacon at gocolumbiamo.com

Historic Preservation Commission to host Twilight Walking Tour Aug. 14 on historic hotels and theaters

COLUMBIA, MO (August 11, 2014) - From Vaudeville, Talkies, and Taverns to 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 this Thursday evening (August 14) at 7:00 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).

Tours will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. Participants are advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

For special accommodations, please contact Rachel Bacon at 573.874.7239 or ribacon at gocolumbiamo.com.

2014 Twilight Walking Tours Schedule:


*Thursday, July 31--An Engineer's Guide to Brick Streets

*Thursday, August 14--Historic Hotels and Theaters

*Thursday, September 18--Architectu re of Downtown Places of Worship

*Thursday, October 30--Ghosts and Other Scary Tales


For more information, please visit the HPC's blog at: http://comorevamp.wordpress.com

 



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