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Get your copy today, available at City Hall for $15.00!
Regardless of whether you are a tourist, a new resident, or even a longtime"local," the eight tours in this informative book will increase your understanding and appreciation of the historical places of Jefferson City. Providing easy directions that can be followed by walkers or drivers, the tours are complemented by route maps and scores of historic photos.
Written by prominent Missouri historian Gary R. Kremer, Exploring Historic Jefferson City introduces the character, history, and culture of the Capital City's unique neighborhoods. By taking a district-by-district approach, the history of the entire City begins to fit together like the pieces of a puzzle.
This book offers a fun way to learn about Jefferson City's most notable historic homes and businesses, as well as the settlers, immigrants, and entrepreneurs who built them. Take a pleasant walk around our town today, and learn about its past!
"Gary Kremer is a first-rate historian with the storytelling knack of a native Mid-Missourian. Exploring Historic Jefferson City is an entertaining and insightful look at our town's colorful past."
-Warren Krech, local radio host
"This is a wonderful book!...Understanding Jefferson City's neighborhoods helps us understand the diverse cultures and attitudes that have shaped the city of today."
-Bob Priddy, Missouri historian and journalist
"This isn't just a history book-this is like a menu in a fine restaurant. Locals and guests can savor their choices as they walk through chapters of our city's rich heritage."
-John Landwehr, Mayor of Jefferson City
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