This directory is intended to help the general public find people with expertise in various aspects of historic preservation, be it planning, design, development, financing, tax credits, National Register nominations or accounting as well as museums, venues and other preservation or history-related organizations. Full listings are made up of major donors to our organization and are intended to recognize these people and companies for their generosity to the cause of historic preservation in Missouri. Partial listings are individuals or companies that have given in the past or have affiliated with past-recognized projects, etc. It is NOT AN ENDORSEMENT of any of the companies or individuals mentioned.
We strongly urge you to obtain competitive bids and get references before the start of any building rehabilitation project.
Foundation for the Restoration of Ste. Genevieve
Contact: Jack Koetting
Work 198 South Second Street PO Box 88 Ste. Genevieve Missouri 63670 work
Work Phone: 573-883-9622work
Work Email: ffrsg@att.netINTERNET
Website: https://www.historicstegen.org/
About
The Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization that was founded in 1967 with the expressed purpose of promoting preservation and restoration of historic structures and other property that illustrate Ste. Genevieve’s early history and culture. The Foundation also supports the acquisition of knowledge concerning the early settlements and its people by maintaining and sharing the area’s history with the public.
In order to accomplish our mission, the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve:
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Maintains and presents the 1806 Jacques Guibourd Historic House, a registered NRHP Site, and provides public tours, events & services.
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Maintains and presents the 1813 Kiel Schwent historic house as its administrative office, and the location of the Mecker Research Library on its premises, as a source of information on the history of the area.
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Manages the restoration and upkeep of Ste. Genevieve’s Memorial Cemetery.
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Provides guidance and assistance to individuals, organizations, and governments desiring to preserve and restore Ste. Genevieve’s historic structures.
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Promotes tourism as a means to preserve Ste. Genevieve’s French Colonial History.
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Is the sponsoring organization for the annual events of the King’s Ball, the Deja Vu Spirit Re- union in Memorial Cemetery, and the Fall History Conference.
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Maintains a Speakers Bureau presenting informative presentations on the area, its people and customs at no cost for non profit organizations.
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Provides educational awards to stimulate further interest in the area of historic preservation.
GK Meyer Construction & Repair LLC
Contact: Gary Meyer
Work 1266 West Casco Road Leslie Missouri 63056 work
Cell Phone: 314-488-0664cell
Work Email: gkmeyerconstruction@yahoo.comINTERNET
About
| My company specializes in restoring, renovating and rebuilding original log cabins, timber frame and other historical structures. 2020 marks my 10th year owning my business, however I have 30 years of experience doing this type of work. |
About
Heritage Consulting Group has completed thousands of historic preservation projects throughout the United States. For over four decades, we have prided ourselves on serving clients with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. We are problem solvers who identify creative and innovative solutions for preservation projects. Our passion for the economic, cultural, and social benefits of adaptive reuse is evident in our work. With the acquisition of Kansas City-based Rosin Preservation in 2024, Heritage has solidified our presence in the Central Plains region.
About
Historic Florissant, Inc.
HFI is a not-for-profit corporation formed in 1969 to meet the need for a local group with broad preservation interest and capable of responding quickly to protect and preserve landmark structures.
FRIENDS OF HISTORIC FLORISSANT, INC.
Historic Florissant operates under by-laws which provide that it is not organized for profit and that no dividends shall ever be shared by its members. The Board is responsible for establishing and implementing its policies and programs. In the event of the dissolution of the corporation, its assets must be given to a similar organization exempt under Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Historic Florissant has always considered anyone interested in its purposes and willing to work to achieve its goals as one of its constituents.
Friends of Historic Florissant, through their donations, contribute to the financial needs of the organization and participate in planned activities.
WHAT DOES HISTORIC FLORISSANT DO?
- HFI has worked with the city of Florissant and the State Preservation Office to study and survey the cultural resources of the city.
- HFI maintains a Resource Center to house research documents for the area and information on technical services relating to preservation, restoration and recycling of buildings.
- HFI provides an opportunity for the community to better understand its heritage through tours and special events.
- HFI actively participates in preservation activities on the local, state and national level working to preserve landmarks, neighborhoods and historic districts.
About
With one of the most experienced teams of real estate, development and construction attorneys in Missouri and the Midwest, Husch Blackwell provides an in-depth knowledge to help our clients succeed, no matter how complex the project. Husch Blackwell has been at the center of many of the most iconic development projects throughout St. Louis, Kansas City, and other regions in Missouri. Whether traditional development projects, or more complex projects requiring development incentives, Historic Tax Credits, or other related tax credits, our deep understanding of your industry enables us to help you seize opportunities and overcome obstacles in order to achieve your business objectives. (7/18)
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Specializing in Historic Main Street St. Charles properties.
James G. Staat Tuckpointing, Inc.
Contact: Joe Staat
Work Phone: 314-743-0669work
Website: https://staatinc.com/
Jefferson City Historic Preservation Commission
Work 320 East McCarty Street Jefferson City Missouri 65101 work
Work Phone: (573) 634-6410work
Work Email: jcplanning@jeffersoncitymo.govINTERNET
Website: City Website
Joplin Historic Preservation Commission
Contact: Thomas Walters
Work 602 South Main Street Joplin Missouri 64801 work
Work Phone: 417-624-0820 ext 539work
Work Email: twalters@joplinmo.orgINTERNET
Website: JoplinMO.org
About
The City of Joplin was one of the first five communities to join the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office’s (SHPO) Certified Local Government (CLG) program. In fact, Joplin was recently recognized for its 30th Anniversary as a CLG. As a CLG, Joplin has the responsibility to enact a historic preservation ordinance, appoint a preservation commission, conduct an ongoing survey and inventory of historic properties, and conduct public outreach and education. Additional information about Joplin’s Historic Preservation Commission can be found here.
Kansas City Landmarks Commission
Contact: Jeffrey Williams
Work 414 E. 12th Street 16th Floor Kansas City MO 64113 work
Work Email: jeffrey.williams@kcmo.orgINTERNET
Website: KCMO.gov
Karen Bode Baxter, Preservation Specialist
Contact: Karen Bode Baxter
Work 5811 Delor Street St. Louis Missouri 63109 work
Work Phone: 314-353-0593work
Work Email: karen@bodebaxter.comINTERNET
About
Since 1993, Karen Bode Baxter has worked as a preservation consultant for property owners, real estate development teams, and architects on historic tax credit applications and National Register nominations in Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma and New York. She has supervised the historic tax credit applications for hundreds of projects, ranging from small houses to commercial rehabilitation projects of all sizes, and costing from $40,000 to $500,000 million. Although most of her current projects are in the Saint Louis metropolitan area, she has recently worked on projects in a number of eastern Missouri communities, including Kirksville, Hannibal, Park Hills, Arcadia, De Soto, Cape Girardeau and Ste. Genevieve. She is certified as an historian and an architectural historian with over 35 years of historic preservation experience. She and her staff have worked together listing more than 70 buildings and 19 historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places. She completed her doctorate course work in history and historic preservation at Oklahoma State University and she has her Economic Development and Design Certifications from the National Main Street Center’s Certification Institute in Professional Downtown Management. Prior to coming to St. Louis in 1995 she worked for 7 years with historic downtown redevelopment programs connected with the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Iowa and Oklahoma. She is a past president and board member of Missouri Preservation and currently serves on the board of Missouri Main Street Connection.
Kiss My Sash Historic Wood Window Repair and Restoration
Contact: Kelsie Gray
Work Paducah Kentucky work
Personal Email: kelsiegray@gmail.comINTERNET
KPFF Consulting Engineers
Contact: Stefanie Barnes
Work 1630 Des Peres Road Suite 100 St. Louis Missouri 63131 work
Cell Phone: 314.835.0524cell
Work Email: stefanie.barnes@kpff.comINTERNET
Website: http://kpff.com
About
| KPFF’s St. Louis office, established in 2002, is a recognized expert in the rehabilitation of historic buildings, particularly in the Midwest. We have been involved with scores of rehabilitation projects that involved buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, or that used state and federal historic tax credits. Our experience includes buildings with all structural framing systems common at or before the turn-of-the-century, including brick bearing wall buildings, skeleton frame structures, flat plate concrete, heavy timber, and fireproof and archaic systems developed as ‘fire proof” buildings. Our expertise includes façade review and restoration including brick, terra cotta and sandstone, utilizing the National Park Service’s Preservation Briefs. We have also evaluated all types of foundation systems, and have been involved with major foundation strengthening and underpinning programs. |
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