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SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN ���}} Bray
ORDINANCE NO.�i lLJ
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING THE
PROPERTIES SELECTED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE
2012 LANDMARK AWARDS.
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 8-42 of the City Code, the City of Jefferson Historic
Preservation Commission (CJHPC) is required to evaluate properties within the
City for potential designation as a historic landmark; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 8-42 of the City Code, a property is eligible for landmark
designation if the CJHPC determines that it meets any of the following criteria:
A. The potential landmark is in an identifiable neighborhood or distinct
geographical area which has historic and/or cultural importance to
the city; or
B. The potential landmark is associated with a particular prominent
person, a significant event or historical period; or
C. The potential landmark exhibits a particular architectural style or
school, or are associated with a particular architect, engineer,
builder, designer or craftsman; or
D. The potential landmark contains historic, prehistoric and
archaeological features, evidence and/or artifacts which have the
potential to contribute to the understanding of historic and
prehistoric cultures; and,
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 8-45 of the Code of the City of Jefferson,the owner of the East
End Fire Station 2, 915 East Miller Street, City of Jefferson, have applied for
designation of the building as a historic landmark; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 8-45 of the Code of the City of Jefferson, the owner of the
Riverview Cemetery; Cemetery Monuments and Mausoleums, 2600 West Main
Street, Riverview Cemetery Association, has applied for designation of the
building as a historic landmark.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. 915 East Miller Street is hereby designated as a historic landmark; and,
Section 2. 2600 West Main Street is hereby designated as a historic landmark; and,
Section 3. The City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to cause the
appropriate plaque to be provided to the owners of the designated sites.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its
passage and approval.
Passed: ll� � �?/� Approved: -5 /��/ 12
Presiding O icerff Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk/ 4�Citq"Counselor
915 E. Miller Street
East End Fire Station 2
City of Jeffeson Fire Department, owner
By the early 1930s Jefferson City had grown to a point that some areas could not be
reached in 5 minutes by fire equipment. As early as 1933 efforts to build 2 new fire
stations were explored. The Works Projects Administration (WPA) had been contacted,
but they were unable to help Jefferson City. May 1, 1934, $55,000 in bonds were
placed on the market to build 2 new fire stations and to renovate city hall. By June 2,
1934, the bonds were sold and 2 sites were chosen. One site was at US 50 and W.
Miller Street. The other site was located at East Miller Street between Chestnut and
Locust. August 13, 1934, City Ordinance 3667 authorized Contractors Weeks and
Moore to build the new stations. Work on these stations began September 5, 1934,
most of the stone for these stations was quarried on site.
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Opening day at new Station 2, March 22, 1935
Upon completion two men per shift were assigned to Station 2 with a 1921 Model
Seagrave Pumper.
2600 W. Main Street
Riverview Cemetery
Cemetery Monuments & Mausoleums
Riverview Cemetery Association, owner
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Riverview Cemetery, located at 2600 W. Main Street is governed by a board of civic-
minded volunteers known as the Riverview Cemetery Association. The Association
prides itself on being Jefferson City's only nonsectarian, nondenominational, nonprofit
cemetery.
Established in 1906, Riverview Cemetery has been
preserving Cole County's history for over a century. The "
original 88-acre tract was purchased for $7,000 from -'
former County Sheriff Samuel H. Sone, who was allowed to
use the undeveloped portion as pasture for his cattle. FYI
Riverview offers the opportunity to visit the final resting
places of several prominent historical figures, including
General Thomas Lawson Price, Jefferson City's first '
mayor. Locals will recognize the namesakes of local
landmarks, such as Burr McCarty, Ernest Simonsen, "
Thorpe Gordon, Fred Binder and Louis Lohman. In r
addition, approximately 2500 men and women who
heroically served our country in conflicts from the Civil War
to present day have been laid to rest in Riverview r
Cemetery. � �
Every effort is being made by the cemetery's management
and board of directors to safeguard this historic site so that
it may continue to reconnect generations with those who came before.