CoMo Preservation’s mission is to preserve the historic architecture of Columbia, Missouri.
Join us at 6pm on Tuesday January 20, 2026, at Second Missionary Baptist Church to hear Rev. Clyde Ruffin share the history and growth of Second Missionary Baptist Church.
Join us for a hands-on research workshop at the Boone County's Recorder Office designed to help you uncover the story behind the places you care about! Bob Nolte, Recorder of Deeds, will begin with a guided overview of how historic records are organized, indexed, and accessed—including maps, directories, deeds, and other local resources. After the introduction, participants will have time to explore records on their own. Please bring the names, addresses, or locations you want to research.
This event is free but reservations are required.
On October 23, 2025 CoMo Preservation hosted a special event celebrating one of Columbia’s most enduring treasures — the Niedermeyer Building at Tenth and Cherry Streets. Guests enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour followed by charcuterie and conversation at Magnolia’s Whisky + Wine Bistro.
On Monday September 22, 2025, local attorney Dan Viets shared about his long time interest in all things Disney and his work to preserve Disney’s Laugh-O-gram Film Studio at 1127 East 31st Street in Kansas City.
On Tuesday August 26, 2025, University of Missouri professor Carla Cornette spoke to us about her research into the history of her 1928 home at 908 W. Ash. Cornette explained that she became interested in the history of her home and the north central neighborhood when she realized how much the Ash Street Improvement Project would impact her neighborhood.