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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-04-11 packetNOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND TENTATIVE AGENDA City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday, April 11, 2023.,— 6:00 p.m. John G. Christy Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 320 E. McCarty Street Virtual Option-WebEx https:Hj effersoncily.webex.com/j effersoncily/i .php?MTID=m l 73 912bc5O24865bc8 l 8502e98aad8d8 Password: 1234 Join by Phone: +14043971516 US Toll Access Code: 2484 815 5514 TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. Introductions and Roll Call 2. Adoption of Agenda (as printed or reordered) 3. Approval of March 14, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes 4. Old Business 5. New Business a. Landmark Award Application • 1310 Moreland Avenue b. Demolition Review for 516 S. Country Club Dr. 6. Other Business a. Historic Preservation Month - May 2023 • Commission members will share historical posts, pictures, etc. • Historical Jefferson City Community Bike Ride b. E. Capitol Avenue Update C. MSP Update • Programmatic agreement (EDA Grant) • Development activities • Public Meeting — demos, the wall, etc. 7. Public Comment 8. Dates to Remember a. Next Regular Meeting Date, May 9, 2023 9. Adjournment Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at (573) 634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request. Please call 573-634-6410 for information regarding agenda items. City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Regular Meeting— March 14, 2023 Council Chambers —John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 E. McCarty Street/Virtual WebEx Meeting Commission Members Present Alan Wheat, Chair Dr. Debra Foster Greene, Vice Chair Tiffany Patterson Brad Schaefer Dr. Christine Boston 'Amanda Burke Williams Donna Deetz Brian Warren Staff Present Laura Ward, City Council Liaison Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Dawn Kirchner, Neighborhood Services Specialist Guests Present. None Attendance Record 3of3 3 of 3 3 of 3 3of3 2of3 2 of 3 2of3 1of3 Call to Order Mr. Wheat called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. He proceeded to introduce the new member, Brian Warren. Mr. Warren gave a brief introduction — He has lived in JC approximately ten years. He is originally from the state of California. He works in software. He lived in Fulton for a couple of years, prior to moving to Jefferson City. He was on the board of the Daniel Boone -Regional Library, the Callaway Tourism Board, and the Chamber of Commerce during his time in Fulton. Adoption of Agenda Ms. Patterson moved and Ms. Deetz seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. Approval*of Regular Meeting Minutes Ms. Patterson moved and Ms. Deetz seconded to approve the minutes from February 15, 2023 regular meeting as written. The motion passed unanimously. 01A Riminocc Mr. Wheat verified that there is no old business to be covered. New Business Landmark Awards —1431 Greenberry Road. The Commission has had two applications for this award, this one and one on Moreland Avenue. We are prepared to move this one forward through the process. This property is part of the recently named Frank Miller National Historic District. This designation was approved by the National Park Service and is officially listed on the 1 National Register of Historic Places. The property owner then sent in his application for a Landmark Award. The research was not difficult since it was already completed for the Frank Miller National Historic District. This property, otherwise known as The Dewey House, was designed by Frank Miller. One of the tasks of the Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for, according to Section 8-44, is to identify ongoing efforts for neighborhoods, sites, structures, objects that have historical, cultural, archeological, architectural or aesthetic importance to the City. Mr. Brondel submitted an application for the property at 1431 Greenberry Road. This property was unanimously approved by the Historic Preservation Commission for National Register nomination. It was determined by staff that 1431 Greenberry Road meets criteria A & B; which state that the potential landmark is in an identifiable neighborhood or distinct geographical area which has historic and/or cultural significance to the City and the potential landmark is associated with a particular.prominent person, significant event or historical event. The potential. landmark exhibits a particular architectural stye and is associated with a particular architect who is Frank Miller. Ms. Patterson asked about how outbuildings are addressed by the Code. Rachel explained that the current code does not address it. In the draft code, it addresses whether the outbuildings are contributing or non-contributing. At present there is a gap. Tiffany next asked if the owner indicated what their feelings were about the outbuildings. Rachel stated that she did not ask them because it was not relevant to this process. She stated that, if the code is adopted as it stands, staff may have to go back to the owners and work out some details. Rachel presented a staff recommendation that this property be approved as a local Landmark. If the HPC makes and passes a motion to approve, the next step would be to take it to Public Works and Planning. If Public Works and Planning approves, then it would go to Council. It would go to Council as an ordinance and would be presented at two meetings for a bill to be approved. Ms. Patterson moved to approve the application of 1431 Greenberry Road for Local Landmark Designation status. Ms. Deetz seconded. Mr. Wheat then proceeded with a role call vote. Dr. Foster Greene: Aye Ms. Deetz: Aye Ms. Patterson: Aye Mr. Schaefer: Aye Dr. Boston: Aye Ms. Burke Williams: Aye Mr. Warren: Aye Mr. Wheat: Aye The motion was passed unanimously. Invitation to Consult — Department of Energy —The Grain Belt Express The City received an invitation to consult under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The project is The Grainbelt Express. It is a transmission line. The letter and a map of the 2 area were included in the packet. The project begins in Kansas and extends into Monroe County. It continues down to Callaway County. The reason we were asked to consult is because of the height of the transmission lines, so what we are looking at is the view from Jefferson City going to impact historic resources. After some discussion, the Commission decided that, due to the distance from Jefferson City, the height of the towers would not affect the view from the city. Rachel proposed the following options — send a letter with comments, or not respond. Ms. Deetz moved that the commission send a letter indicating that any location, short of five miles of Jefferson City, come back before the commission. Dr. Foster Greene seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. Other Business A. Preservation Month Activities Comments to post on the Facebook page have been received from Dr. Boston. Ms. Senzee asked that commissioners send their comments in prior to the April 11, 2023 meeting. Since staff are having difficulties getting the Historic Preservation page updated, staff will start a brand new page. At the last meeting a historic bike tour was discussed. David Bange, City Engineer, has agreed to help plan the route. He is going to look at grades of the route. We should be able to have the route by next meeting. The tour will have several stops where narrative on the properties will be given. Amanda Burke Williams asked for ideas for Facebook posts. These posts can be historic write ups or pictures. Ms. Senzee explained that if commissioners send Staff content, staff would create the posts. Staff just need content drivers for this. B. E. Capitol Avenue Update Rachel explained that there are not a lot of updates at present. There has been a lot of demolition. There are a few properties that are hanging on. 413 and 419 Capitol Avenue were awarded to Kampeters and they are actively rehabbing those structures. There are three other properties that are still under ownership of Barbara Buescher, but earnest money was received for those, so we are holding off on demolition until we can go through the condemnation process through the courts. A question was asked about whether or not the City is finished with the demos on Capitol Avenue. Rachel stated that they are completed for the most part. There are still a couple of Ms. Buescher's properties on Adams that the City is still working on. If it is there now, it either has a bid on it or has been sold. On the four hundred block, on the four corners, there is an Italianate, funeral home, the one next door to the funeral home and the quad with the mansard. These properties are staying. She also stated that the ones on Jackson .are almost all down. On a related note, 126 East Dunklin, which is in Old Munichberg, had some imploded floors and the roof was caving in. We were working with Old Munichberg and the Southside CDC, and they were able to find someone to use the Missouri Abandoned Housing Act, through chapter 353 of 3 the Missouri State Statutes, which states that a non-profit, that sees an abandoned structure, they can petition the courts, stating that the property is abandoned and they are willing to go in and put in the funding to take it back to being stable, or completely restored or rehabbed. The court can grant that non-profit the ability to access. After that process occurred with 126'East Dunklin, the court awarded the Southside CDC with the Conservatorship of 126 East Dunklin. They have a developer that is going in to stabilize the structure. At the end of that process, the owner has the option to, either repay the funds invested, or, the non-profit gets the structure. This tool has been used a lot in Kansas City and a little in St. Louis. This is the first time we have used it here and it seems to have worked successfully in this instance, so far. C. Historic Preservation Code Revision Update Rachel explained that, right now, the ball is in her court. She has been working with the planners and internal staff to work on the code draft. Sent it to legal. They sent it back to her and she is working on it. At that point, the Historic Preservation Code Revision committee will come back to the table and can approve it one more time and then it will move to the stakeholders and the comment period. Although there have been a few setbacks, hopefully this will enable us to put forth the best product for approval. D. 415 Monroe Street 415 Monroe Street is the church that sits across from the alleyway from City Hall. It is owned by the City. The conversation right now is to have it demolished. It would not have to go through the Historic Preservation process because it is owned by the City. The background is, we think a pipe burst around last Christmas and it was not found until the end of January. There was standing water in the basement. There were conversations about demolishing this building in the past and this was the next step. There have been conversations about architectural salvage and Ryan Moehlman is working on this. Rachel mentioned, that after staff put out the agenda, one more item came up regarding the Missouri State Penitentiary. The City is working on the programmatic agreement and will be having a public meeting in May. She requested that that public meeting be run through the Historic Preservation Commission. The conversations will be about the demolitions we are undertaking through the EDA grant, which would include housing unit five, the saddletree factory, and part of the corridor. This would also include conversations about the wall. In the Master Redevelopment Plan, most of the wall is called to be demolished. Since we have started these meetings with the state, DNR has been in the room and there have been conversations about it becoming a State Historic Site. They aren't sure about the wall. So, one of the things we can do to help them is to hold a public engagement process. This satisfies one of the exercises that you are supposed to go through for the programmatic agreement, but also to inform the public about the site and what the next steps will be. We want to give the public every opportunity to comment. Rachel explained that this can be run through the regularly scheduled HPC meeting or a special meetingcould be called. This would make it a formal process where it is recorded, minutes taken and document the comments. 4 There was discussion about when this could happen. Rachel explained that the timing is up in the air right now and we still do not know exactly what this document looks like. We do not want to put it out to the general public for comment until we get it worked out internally. Public Comment No public comments were received. Dates to Remember The next Regular Meeting is Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Wheat reminded commissioners that May is Historic Preservation Month. He requested that content for posts be sent to Dawn prior to the April meeting. Adiournment Ms. Patterson moved and Dr. Greene seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 5 City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Application for Nomination Landmark Designation Award We invite you to nominate your building/structure to be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission and designated as a local Landmark. See attached page for information about this award. This form must be completed by the owner of the property nominated and returned no later than February 28 annually. Please fill out the below information in complete detail. Please submit a current photo(s) of the property being nominated. If applicable, older photos may also be submitted. Return the application to: City of Jefferson, Landmark Designation Award, c/o Rachel Seniee, 320 E. McCarty Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101 or email to `_-'ie;`,'.. __. If you have questions please call 573-634-6410. Contact Information: Contact Person: w'/L/Lp//) Phone No. S73-0 9— /& Email Address: s7j/,,7 1J?G /,//-x X cn-'?a i/• [ <-) ti Will the owner display the plaque on the building? Wyes ❑ No (if no please explain) Property Information: Historic Name (if known) �l t t� t" Year Built History & Significance, include details such as builder, unique facts of previous owners Attach additional pages if necessary: I am the owner of this property and am aware of this application for Landmark Award and agree to accept the a a .d if nominated by the City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission: Owner',�Signature Date Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at (573)634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request. APPLICATION FOR NOMINATION LANDMARK DESIGNATION AWARD 1310 MORELAND AVENUE The house at 1310 Moreland Avenue was built in 1927 on lots owned by some of Jefferson City's original developers of this area, Louis and Hilda Ott and George and Ada Wagner. The lots were in the area now known as the Moreau Drive Historic District. The house itself is mission inspired stucco with side -gabled roof and stepped parapets, an unusual feature for a home in the Jefferson City area. Yet the interior of the home is quite traditional with beautiful woodwork trim, French doors throughout, a telephone nook, archways, glass doorknobs, and working fireplace. It has a projected entrance with the doors being original to the home. Sidelights accent the sides of the exterior and interior door frames. The arched outside door frame is again repeated inside the foyer and on the interior entrance leading into the front living space which is surrounded by leaded glass. The home is not a wood structure but was instead built on a foundation and has 11" thick cement walls. Floors are metal screen covered with cement. Its present use remains the same as its historic use as a family home. Its cement construction gives one the impression that it was built to withstand severe weather especially tornadoes, but that is merely a guess from the current owners Outside a bridge over a dry creek bed compliments the back of the property along with a playhouse which repeats -the design of the home. The playhouse has been restored after many years of neglect. Playmates from years ago share their stories about the little playhouse in which Betty Goshorn Weldon would invite her friends to come and spend an afternoon. The Goshorns', owners of the Jefferson City News Tribune, occupied the house from 1947 to 1956. Betty Goshorn Weldon in the Tribune when her father died in 1953 and became the paper's publisher. She adopted her father's dream regarding bringing a television station to the area and succeeded in doing so. She aptly named the station KRCG after her father, Robert C. Goshorn, using the initials of his name. She became one of the first women to own and operate a television station. After the Goshorns, the home had 5 more owners, one of whom was Sidna P. Dalton. Sidna was a lawyer and served as Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney from 1927-28 and 1931-34, Justice of the MO State Supreme Court from 1950-65, and was Chief Justice of the MO Supreme Court from 1956 to 1958. He was also the brother of MO Governor John Dalton. The Daltons lived in the home from 1959 to 1966. It -has been occupied since 2002 by Luke and Gretchen Vislay who have worked tirelessly to lovingly restore and enhance as many original features in the home as possible in addition to updating it to current standards with appropriate electrical, lighting, plumbing, and heating and cooling. { l f L 1,i1 t S I ♦ p!``` f g FW f is i { i �'�.�^ a�•+ ``''p�jI ee ffLt u�..- �i 1 � I' Ji�iw7li{•..fa• � � �=+}{6�9'ILJ� S'i� �I.__-. _. � � , A:. .-. City of Jefferson Department of Planning & Protective Services 320 E. McCarty St Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-634-6410 icpianning@ieffcitymo.org www.ieffersoncitymo.gov APPLICATION FOR DEMOLITION REVIEW/CLEARANCE TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 1n accordance with Section 8-43 of the City Code Property Owner(s): Jefferson City Country Club Email Address: dfrese@hsg-group.com Phone Number: 573-644-1327 Property Address: 516 S. Country Club Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109 Date of Construction: April -1939 1. 'The undersigned hereby request(s): ✓ Demolition Review (Application fee $55.00) — For properties that meet the following criteria: • Structure(s) age 50 —'99 years old; or o Structure(s) listed on the National Register of Historic Places; or • Structure(s) designated as a Local Landmark. Demolition Clearance (Application fee $108.00) — For properties that meet the following criteria: • Structure(s) age 100+ years old; or • Structure located within local historic district. 2. The application is filed forthe'following described real estate: A. Current address: 516 S. Country Club Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109 B. In 1969, the City updated their addressing system. Did this property have a different address prior to 1969? Yes ✓ No If so, what was it? C. Number of structures to be demolished: 1 D. Local Historic District Name: N/A E. Landmark Designation Name: Jefferson City Country Club F. National Register Name: N/A G. Recent uses: Country Club/Golf and Recreation/Hospitality H. Structure Vacant? Yes ' ✓ No If yes, for how long? 3. Will any architectural features and/or fixtures be preserved, donated or recycled? ✓ Yes No If so, explain: The club and its members have annolnted a committee to evaluate existing features to be sai'vaqed/areserved. Individuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at (573) 634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request. 4.-JAgital photos are required to be submitted electronically as part of the application. Photos musfhave been to en wit in the last 90 days of all extedQr-sLdes interior rooms and stairwells. Photograp s must show all areas and characteristics of the structure, not just those areas in disrepair. If multiple structures or addresses, the photos must be labeled to distinguish between structures. Photos submitted via USB Drive CD Dropbox ✓ Other oneDnve Criteria Review: -- -- .- 1. Base on research of the property or to the best of your knowledge, is the property: a. Associated with history of the City of Jefferson, Cole County, State of Missouri or the nation? Yes ✓ I No Explain: Fiinctinns 7 member awned rnt intni rh ih and nnlf rn lrse_ b. Associated with persons of significance in the history of City of Jefferson, Cole County, State of Missouri or the nation? Yes ✓ No Explain: c. A representation of particular type,. design, period or method of construction (i.e. bungalow, four square, etc.)? Yes V. No Explain: d. Represents the work of a master designer or architect or possesses high architectural value. Yes ✓ No Unknown e. An example of cultural, political, economic, social or historic heritage of the city? Yes No ✓ Unknown f. Contains elements of design, detail, material or craftsmanship which represent a significant construction innovation. Yes ✓ No Unknown g. It is part of or related to a square, park or other distinctive area that was or should be developed or preserved according to a plan based on a historic or architectural motif. Yes ✓ No Note: Here is an example of architectural motif h. It is an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or of the entire community. Yes ✓ No Unknown i. It has yielded, or is likely to yield archeological artifacts and/or information. Yes ✓ No 2. Will the demolition be detrimental to: a. The visual or spatial relationships to designated landmarks, National Register Sites, or the streetscape of a local historic district or National Register District. Yes ✓ No Unknown b. The architectural, cultural, historic or contextual character of property designated as a local historic landmark, local historic district, or building or area listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Yes ✓- No Unknown 3. Why can't the property be rehabilitated or restored with reasonable economical return? Attach additional pages if necessary. ThP exiStinn Stn int�rP iS Sho��rinn Sinnc of fatiq iP and ►v ar Murh of the huildinn is left unused an abandoned and nnn arrossihility is a challenge for Staff and members-. CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that I am the owner of the named property, or that the requested Demolition Review/Clearance is. au horized by the owner of record and I have been authorized by the owner to make this applicatio er agent. Signature: Date: 03/29/23 Please check: Property Owner ✓ Authorized Agent Licensed Contractor Other DEMOLITION PROCEDURES: Chapter 8, Article IV, Section 8-43 Applications to demolish or remove a structure that meet one or more of the following criteria are subject to application requirements, regulations and review by the Historic Preservation Commission. Demolition Review: • Structures greater than 50 years old. • Structures designated as a Local Landmark. • Structures listed on the National Register or located within a National Register District. The Building Regulations Division will not issue a demolition permit until the Historic Preservation Commission has approved the Demolition Review Application or the expiration of the 75 day review period, whichever occurs first. The approval of application is valid for one year from date of approval by the Historic Preservation Commission. Demolition Clearance: • . Structure greater than 100 years old. • Structure located within a Local Historic District. Demolition Clearance applications requires a public hearing in accordance with Section 8-47 of the City Code; which is determined by the date of submittal of completed application. Approximately 10-15 days prior to the public hearing, the property will be posted with sign in the yard notifying the public of the date and time of the public hearing. The Historic Preservation Commission may request information regarding the state of deterioration or disrepair or structural unsoundness of the structure, and the practicability of rehabilitation. In addition, plans for the preservation or salvage of notable historic or architectural features and historic fixtures. Appeal. Demolition Clearance Applications denied by the Historic Preservation Commission may be appealed to the City Council. A written request for appeal to the City Council must be submitted to the Neighborhood Services Division within 30 days of notice to applicant of the Historic Preservation Commission decision. Conditions. The Historic Preservation Commission or City Council may impose conditions on the approval of a Demolition Clearance Application that may include, but not limited to: a. Salvage or preserve notable historic or architectural features or historic fixtures that contributed to the finding of a notable structure. b. Structure found to be a notable structure and approved for demolition clearance is properly documented for posterity. c. Partial demolition of a structure found to be notable structure does not result in establishment of an exterior finish that is out of character with the structure. d. Other conditions that the Historic Preservation Commission or City Council may deem appropriate to reduce the impact of the demolition with respect to the applicable review criteria. The Building Regulations Division will not issue a demolition permit until the Historic Preservation Commission has approved the Demolition Clearance Application. The approval of application is valid -for one year from date of approval by the Historic Preservation Commission or by City Council, as applicable. Demolition Application lips: 1. Photos —Digital photos are required to be submitted as part of the application. Photos must have been taken within the past 90 days at the time of the application. a. Photos must include afl exterior sides, interior rooms and stairwells. b. Photos must show all areas and characteristics of the structure, not just those areas in disrepair. c. If multiple structures or addresses, the photos must be labeled to distinguish between structures. 2. Research — Simple check of the following websites and documents will aid answering questions within the demolition application regarding the structure. a. National Register Listings - https:Hdnr.mo.gov/shpo/cole.htm b. Landmark Designation Listings - www ieffersoncitymo.gov/live play/history heritage/landmark awards.php c. Land and property records— original abstracts for the property holds information on construction date, designer or architect, who originally owned the property, profession, and associated information. If the original abstract is not available a simple deed or title search can tell you who previously owned the property. . d. Look up local census data — Census records can provide information about the lives of the previous owners, like the number of children, cost of home, and more. e. City Directory —A precursor to the modern phone book, offers more details on previous occupants. Missouri River Regional Library has City Directories for Jefferson City in the Genealogy Section. f. 'Sanborn Map —The Sanborn Map Company was a publisher of detailed maps of US cities. Maps were originally created for fire insurance companies. https://di.mospace.umsystem.edu/mu/isla ndora/obiect/mu%3A138834 3. Attendance - It's strongly encouraged to attend the Historic Preservation Commission meeting for when the demolition application is reviewed. The Commission may have questions regarding the application. A staff report will be presented based on Review Criteria as outlined in Section 8-43 (F) of City Code. 4. Public Hearing — As part of a Demolition Clearance Application process includes a public hearing before the Historic Preservation Commission. The format of the hearing is as follows: • After introduction of the application (request) by city staff, the applicant or their consultants will provide information on the request. The opening presentation by the applicant is limited to 10 minutes unless additional time is granted by the Commission. • The Commission will then ask to hear from supporters of the request. • The Commission will then ask to hear from opponents of the request. • The Commission will then ask to hear from anyone else who wishes to speak on the request. • Testimony is limited to 3 minutes each unless additional time is granted by the Commission. • City staff will then make their recommendations on the request. In order to reduce the time necessary to hear an application, reference to printed material, including staff reports and applicable findings, is not be read into the record unless directed by the Commission. • The Commission will close testimony from the floor. • The Commission will then discuss the proposal, and then publicly make its determination with reasons. Jefferson City Country Club Date: 2012 A History of Jefferson City Country Club The original meeting to form the Jefferson City Country Club was held under the chairmanship of Governor Herbert S. Handley on September 7, 1909, at the old Monroe House at High and Monroe Streets. Those attending represented the civic, business and professional leadership of the community. As reported I the press the Clubwould bring the community's business and professional men into closer acquaintance. To that end, there would be provided a clubhouse for members and their families and a golf course, tennis courts and other recreational facilities. It was agreed that the Club should have 150 members, of whom 100, should be local and 50 from outside Jefferson City. The members to be chosen from outside the community would contribute; it was felt, toward the objective of retaining the capitol in Jefferson City. The Club's Board of Directors consisted of Governor Hadley, C. W. Thomas, Sam B. Cook, G. A. Fischer, W. A. Dallmever, Ernest Simonsen, J. L. Thorpe, J.W. Henry, C. G. Hammond, Julius Conrath & Ben G. Veith. The first president was Governor Hadley. The bylaws specified that the dues of active members should not exceed $24 a year. With Thomas Lawson Price, Chairman, and the members of the Grounds and Greens Committee, the Rev. Talbot (three time amateur golf champion of Kansas) helped plan and lay out the golf course. Originally it was a nine -hole course with sand greens. Henry Andrae Sr., a charter member of the Club who was Warden of the Penitentiary at the time, arranged a detail of inmates to help clear and construct the golf course. Use of prison labor was commonplace at that time. While golf was a major attraction at the Club form the start, its two clay tennis courts were very popular. Several couples formed a group of Wednesday tennis with dinner and sometimes bridge. That group became known as the Tennis Club consisted of about fifteen couples. The Jefferson City Country Club was opened with a meeting of its members at the Club the afternoon of Monday, May 8, 1911. The newly constructed clubhouse was located at the site of the present clubhouse. The original clubhouse bore no resemblance to the current building. It was more rustic and outdoor oriented with front and back porches running the full length of the building. The news reported the opening in the Jefferson City Democrat -Tribune, which said, "The Country Club was formally opened to its members Monday afternoon un auspicious circumstances. "Governor Herbert S. Hadley, an avid golfer was a moving spirit in organizing the Club." When the Club opened, Jefferson City had a population of fewer than 12,000. It was an era when stables in the back of homes were being converted into garages, although many still housed horses, buggies and carriages. One summer the Dr. W. A. Clark family lived in a tent pitched on the Country Club grounds where the pro shop now stands. It was a tent with a raised wooden floor and a curtain that could be drawn to divide it into two rooms. Howard & Lewis Clark also had a tent at the Club one summer. The Reverend Talbot and his family had a tent in a grove of persimmon trees on the course. On February 5 of that year lightning struck the Capitol, igniting a fire which destroyed the Capitol. The Jefferson City News -Tribune later recalled, "The Country Club played a useful role in the campaign to convince leaders of public opinion across the State of the advantages of1efferson City." "It was not an uncommon sight that summer", the newspaper said, "to see crowded excursion trains switched from the Missouri Pacific mainline tracks to the Bagnell Branch and proceed over the uncertain roadbed to the Country Club." On September 30, 1911, President William Howard Taft who was visiting the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia joined Governor Hadley in a golf match at the Country Club. From the start, Missouri Governors were either active 'n the affairs of the Club or frequently made use of its facilities. Governor Fredrick D. Gardner built at his own expense a one -room addition to the Club in 1917 called the Blue Room. In the afternoon of February 3, 1920 a fire threatened the clubhouse but Club employees prevented serious damage. The population of Jefferson City had increased and was approaching 15,000 as the Club entered the Roaring 20's. The Club converted the sand putting green to grass. The Club employed its first golf pro in 1927. He was Horton Smith, who was to twice win the U. S. Master Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. In the early 30's ladies golf began picking up momentum at the Club. The Club.firmly established Thursday, as Men's Night by the 30's and "Ladies Day" on Tuesday. The men's group assembled in the late afternoon -in summer, after golf -for pitch, bridge, poker or simply conversation around the bar. These traditions continue today. The 30's were marked by the Great Depression, which nearly paralyzed the nation. In 1937, the Club's circumstances had improved sufficiently to permit inter redecoration of the clubhouse, which was completed in June of that year. On November 18 of 1937, a few months after the redecoration, a tragic fire completely destroyed the clubhouse. The fire claimed the lives of a black porter and his wife who slept in and upstairs room. Even though stunned by the disaster, Club officers and members reported that the Club would be rebuilt. And in April 1939, just under seventeen months after the fire, the formal opening of the new clubhouse was announced. Early in 1947 the membership voted to revise the Club's membership limit form 125 to 150. A large porch was added and enclosed for year round usage. The lake was stocked with fish to give pleasure to members and a park -like area near the dam was added with picnic tables and cook out facilities for members. On May 31, 1953, the pool was opened and during the next three years, the building housing dressing rooms for swimmers and the golf pro shop was completed. The 18-hole golf course had been a long -held dream of golfing members and in September 1959 that dream was approved. In August 1952 Life Magazine published a photojournalism feature on the Jefferson City Country Club. The article presented text that noted prominent legislators and officials who felt at home at the Club. It said, "Many believe more legislation is born or dies at the Club than at the state Capitol." In 2011, as when it opened 100 years ago, Jefferson City Country Club continues to be a gracious, peasant place. It has kept abreast of the times and of the needs and desires of its membership as they have widened and expanded. Its major programs and services are under the direction of capable professionals. The Club's position today and through the years is testimony to the character and capability of the lay leadership that has guided its course. i M*" r- Nva argYl' R��'• i 4 If- A ` r J1 I`s I �! F3,VO �`'°ti r ;. l F � Y-. l �A �.t`tit`�Kr4y�y) eh?--r r_,..., . yr_. w 55 �1 � t(�'_: 4,M AiT .� S YF�'. �� -�„ ,�„ 1 jal f'Y 9 :I wa IN Historic Bike Tour Proposed Stops 1. 624 Capitol Avenue 2. 1117 Moreau Drive 3. 1122 Moreau Drive 4. 1201 Moreau Drive 5. 1208 Elmerine Drive 6. 1100 Vineyard Square 7. 1310 Moreland Avenue 8. 1006 Fairmount Avenue 9. Soldiers Memorial Plaza 10. 1431 Greenberry Road 11. 700 Capitol Avenue 12. 909 Madison Street