LexingtonLafayette County Constructed in 1870, this stately Romanesque style building was once home to the largest African-American religious congregation in Lafayette County. Through the years the enrollment declined, the church…Continue readingZion African Methodist Episcopal Church
CharlestonMississippi County The red brick and terra cotta Russell Hotel was built in 1917 by Congressman Joseph J. Russell at a cost of $50,000.00. This three-story block on a raised…Continue readingThe Russell Hotel
Jefferson CityCole County This complex of buildings was constructed between the 1830s and the 1930s. Up until the time of its closing in 2004, it was the oldest prison west of…Continue readingFormer Missouri State Penitentiary
Rock HillSt. Louis County Nominated alongside “Fairfax House”. Fairfax House has been carried over on the list from previous lists; this year a situation has arisen that presents a new…Continue readingRock Hill United African Presbyterian Church
eurekaSt. Louis County The Route 66 Bridge over the Meramec in Southwest St. Louis County was constructed in 1932 and is known as a Warren deck truss bridge, of which…Continue readingRoute 66 River Bridge, Eureka
