List of tallest buildings in Columbia, Missouri

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Columbia, the fourth most populous city in Missouri, is home to six buildings of at least 100 feet.[1] The tallest building in Columbia is Jesse Hall, which rises 180 feet (55 m) over Francis Quadrangle on the University of Missouri campus. The second tallest building is Paquin Tower in Downtown Columbia at 172 feet. Also downtown, the Tiger Hotel, built in 1927, is located on the Avenue of the Columns.[2]

History[]

Jesse Hall has been the tallest building in Columbia since its construction in 1894. Jesse Hall was constructed to replace the previous title holder, Academic Hall, which burned in 1892. The 5-story Guitar Building, built in 1910, is considered to be the city's "first skyscraper" and is contributing property to the Downtown Columbia Historic District.[3]

Tallest buildings[]

Rank Name Image Height
ft (m) 		Floors Year Notes
1 Jesse Hall Mizzou Jesse Thumb.jpg 180 feet (55 m) 4.5+dome 1894 The tallest building in Columbia is also one of its oldest. At the center of the University of Missouri campus, it was completed in 1894 by architect Morris Frederick Bell and his superintendent of construction William Lincoln Garver.[4][5][6]
2 Paquin Tower Paquin Tower in July 2021.jpg 172 feet (52 m) 15 1973 Public housing operated by the Columbia Housing Authority renovated in 2017.[7] Tallest residential structure in Columbia.[8][9][10][11][12]
3 Tiger Hotel Tiger Hotel - 2013.jpg 140 feet (43 m) 10 1928 Now operated as a boutique hotel, Columbia's original "skyscraper"[5][13]
4 Memorial Union MemorialUnionAtMU.jpg 140 feet (43 m) 5.5+spire 1928 One of two student unions at the University of Missouri. Built as a memorial to the dead from World War I.[14][10]
5 Fifth and Walnut Streets Parking Garage Building the 5th and Walnut parking garage - panoramio.jpg 138 feet (42 m) 10 2010 Located in Downtown Columbia, it is the tallest parking garage in the city. Locally referred to as "Garage Mahal"[15][16][17]
6 The Rise on 9th Columbia MO downtown area 2017.jpg 128 (39) 10 2017 Student housing[18][19][20][21][22][23]
7 The Broadway The broadway hotel and the sun Columbia, Missouri.jpg 100 (30.4) 10 2014 Hotel and conference center
8 Drury Plaza Hotel 30 metres (98 ft)~ 9 2018 Southeast corner of the intersection of I-70 and U.S. highway 63.[24][25]
9 Hatch Residence Hall Bingham Commons, Schurz and Hatch Halls, University of Missouri - panoramio.jpg 98 (29.8) 8 1962 University of Missouri residence hall
9 Schurz Residence Hall Bingham Commons, Schurz and Hatch Halls, University of Missouri - panoramio.jpg 98 (29.8) 8 1962 University of Missouri residence hall
10 Mizzou North Ellis fischel.JPG 95 (28.9) 8 1938 Formerly the State Cancer Hospital, later Ellis Fischel Cancer Center[26] now the location of MU museums[27][28][29]
11 University of Missouri Hospital UHC from PG7.JPG 94 (28.6) 8 1956 Teaching Hospital for the University of Missouri
12 Lewis Hall 90 (27.4) 9 1964 Formerly a University of Missouri residence hall, now offices.[30]
12 Clark Hall 90 (27.4) 9 1964 Formerly a University of Missouri residence hall, now offices.

Under construction and proposed[]

This lists buildings that are currently under construction or proposed in Columbia and are expected to rise to a height of at least eight stories. For buildings whose heights have not yet been released by their developers, this table uses a floor count. A 24-story highrise was proposed 2013.[31]

Name Image Height*
ft (m) 		Floors Year (est.) Notes
The Broadway (2nd tower) 100 (30) 8 — Construction expected to begin in 2018 pending approval[32][33]

* Table entries with dashes (—) indicate that information regarding building heights or dates of completion has not yet been released.

See also[]

References[]

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  2. ^ Bayless, Karen J. (April 26, 2018). "What does Columbia's Student Housing Look Like Now?". Columbia Business Times. Archived from the original on July 9, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  3. ^ https://dnr.mo.gov/shpo/nps-nr/06000990.pdf
  4. ^ "Image: gen-02.jpg, (800 × 258 px)". umcspace.missouri.edu. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Jonathon Braden (October 4, 2009). "Benefit reaches new level". The Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  6. ^ "Jesse Hall, Columbia | 1281911 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  7. ^ "Housing | Columbia Housing Authority".
  8. ^ Sheela Amin. "MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DECEMBER 11, 2012". City of Columbia, Missouri. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  9. ^ Andrew Denney (October 1, 2012). "Paquin to showcase energy-efficiency upgrades". The Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  10. ^ a b "Paquin Tower, Columbia | 129084 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  11. ^ Tribune, Waverly Colville Columbia Daily. "Columbia's oldest public housing gets an updated look". Columbia Daily Tribune.
  12. ^ Bauman, Caroline. "Columbia Housing Authority to start massive renovation project downtown". Columbia Missourian.
  13. ^ "Tiger Hotel, Columbia | 129083 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  14. ^ "University of Missouri Visitors Guide". University of Missouri. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
  15. ^ Mark Slavit (March 29, 2011). "Early plans underway for Short Street parking garage". Connect Mid-Missouri. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  16. ^ Kelsey Kennedy (September 24, 2010). "Fifth and Walnut parking garage to be tallest in Columbia". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  17. ^ "Fifth and Walnut Parking Garage, Columbia | 1159251 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  18. ^ "Rise on 9th, Columbia | 1359247 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  19. ^ "The Rise on 9th | Brinkmann Constructors". brinkmannconstructors.com. September 19, 2018.
  20. ^ Edwards, Alex. "Moving on up: upscale housing complexes in downtown Columbia". Vox Magazine.
  21. ^ "What does Columbia's Student Housing Look Like Now?". April 26, 2018. Archived from the original on July 9, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  22. ^ "The Rise on 9th". ACI Boland Architects.
  23. ^ Missourian, Sadie Lorraine Collins, The Columbia (July 26, 2017). "Rise Apartments Finish Long-Term Outside Construction, Reopen Streets". www.kbia.org.
  24. ^ "Drury Hotels opens new hotel in Columbia". Columbia Daily Tribune.
  25. ^ "Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East, Columbia | 1416078 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  26. ^ "Mizzou North, Columbia | 233449 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  27. ^ Bayless, Kacen J. "Plan to sell Mizzou North has unclear timeline". Columbia Missourian.
  28. ^ "MU to sell Mizzou North property". KOMU.com.
  29. ^ "Mizzou North". January 25, 2016. Archived from the original on July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
  30. ^ "Lewis Hall, Columbia | 233452 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com.
  31. ^ "24-story, upscale housing complex eyes downtown Columbia". October 18, 2013.
  32. ^ Geisler, Lucas (December 5, 2017). "Columbia City Council approves TIF for new Broadway Hotel tower". KMIZ.
  33. ^ "Hotel Tower Expansion | Inside Columbia".

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