Historic District D - Boonville, MO
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YoSam.
N 38° 58.656 W 092° 44.653
15S E 522155 N 4314321
One of a few districts in this city named by a letter
Waymark Code: WM14VEV
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2021
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County of district: Cooper County
Location of district: Main St & High St, Boonville
Main Street today, MO State Hwy 28, was originally called 5th St.
"Extending down Main Street and along the 400 and 500 blocks of the cross
streets from High to Vine, the Central Business District is a complex grouping
of a variety of building styles. Generally sharing interior common walls, most
buildings are two stories; however, a few three-story buildings give a break to
the eye. Several of the very old structures were modernized in the late 1800 1 s
by the addition of cast metal store fronts and trim, and again in the 1920's
and 30 1 s when white glazed brick, block glass and sharper and more classical
lines were added. One common feature which adds a distinct cohesive quality to
this district is the general use of brick as a construction material; another
is the use of the three-bay facade. Several structures have been included
which are currently sheathed in metal or another covering because the original
façade remains unaltered beneath and the building is in restorable condition
(#6, 13, 75, 91). Together, historical and architectural merits join to form
the significance of this district. This district now contains 84 contributing
resources and 15 intrusions; four buildings have been lost since the
preparation of the original nomination and are identified by an asterisk." ~ NRHP Nomination Form