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Home My Public Portal AboutORD14181 BILL NO. 2006-155 S P ONSO RE D B Y COUNCILMAN Michael B r ry ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING THE ST. PETER SCHOOL AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK 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 land mark 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 St. Peter School at 314 West High Street, the Archdiocese of Jefferson City, has applied for designation of the building as a historic landmark; and, WHEREAS, The CJHPC has considered the application and determined that the site meets the qualifications set forth by the Code as shown in the attached Application, and is otherwise worthy of designation as a landmark; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The St. Peter School House at 314 West High Street is hereby designated as a Historic Landmark in the City of Jefferson. Drafter's Note: Deleted text is shown thus. Inserted text is shown thus. • CAProgram Files\WordPerfect Office 12\Myfiles\Council\Ordinances\2006-155.wpd Section 2. The City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to cause the appropriate plaque to be erected at the site. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval. Passed: Approved: a—7 re ding Officer Mayor 4ATT T. A7/1/Z EFORM: ,M� ��'� ity Clerk City C unselor • �I • Drafter's Note: Deleted text is shown tuns. Inserted text is shown thus. C:\Program Files\WordPerfect Office 12\Myfiles\Council\Ordinances\2006-155.wpd 2 o ; Of s John Landwehr City of Jefferson _ Mayor 23 Application for Nomination 2007 Local Landmark Designation Awards Historic Preservation Commission City of Jefferson Each year the Historic Preservation Commission designates five local landmark awards based on the following criteria. -'r Historical Significance Property type — Individual Districts. Location Integrity— Preservation Endangered Willing to display plaque on building We invite you to nominate your building/structure to be determined by review of the Historic Preservation Commission. • This form must be completed by the owner of the property nominated. Please fill out the below information to the best of your knowledge. Historic Name of Building (if known): SA , gkAQ_ c)(�o _ Owner: c, Address: -I, LRS v� ' � � U iG 1 Type of Building or Structure: SCh00 L ,Date Built: C� Q History and Significance: _ '( �+C�cAu '� Owner will display plaque on building. (please circle): yes no • f / r Sigpature Date Thank you! March 29, 2006 1218 Dogwood Drive Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 573-635-3338 Jefferson City Department of Community Development 320 East McCarty Street Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 Attention: Historic Preservation Committee Please accept this application for St. Peter School to be named a Designated Landmark of the City of Jefferson. St. Peter School was established in 1854, and the present school was built in 1889. Over the years, it has played a significant part in the history of our community and the neighboring area. It was one of the earliest schools in our city, and many children of the surrounding area were educated there. Also, historic assemblies of our community and State government took place on the second floor in St. Peter's Hall. A more complete background and history is attached for your information. About six months ago, a beautiful bronze plaque giving a very brief summary of the school's history was installed beside the door on High Street. The City's beautiful medallion with Thomas Jefferson's image would be a tremendous complement to it. Thank you for considering this application. Sincerely, RtY'-C/`` .Vf�J'`-'?�c,-.. .NFL-C..Q�%�✓'r-�.c�ii Mrs. Shirley AAdrews Mrs. Doris Kraus Parish Archivist Parish Archivist • • ST. PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Established 1854 Constructed in 1888-1890 H. J. Wallau, Contractor Frank Miller,Architect Dedicated on April 7, 1890 Part of MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL HISTORIC DISTRICT Officially Listed in the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES,JUNE 18, 1976 St. Peter is the "Mother Church" for Roman Catholics of Jefferson City, and from it sprang other parishes in later years. The original little church was built on High Street in.1846. A parishioner, Mr. F. Roer, taught parochial classes in his home free of charge. In 1854, St. Peter School was established with the construction of a small brick school near the church. Because of rapid growth of the city and the congregation, a larger church was built in 1857, and in 1882, an even larger one which is the present church. The old frame church was converted into a school to provide more classroom space. The parish would soon outgrow these buildings as well. A three-story Convent School was completed in 1868 at the corner of Broadway and High Streets taught by four School Sisters of Notre Dame. In 1872, a boy's school was constructed where the current school stands, but as enrollment grew rapidly, a larger facility was planned. The original portion of the. present school was erected in 1888/1890. The basement held six meeting rooms and a bowling alley. The first floor contained six classrooms. The entire second floor was known as St. Peter's Hall, an auditorium with a large stage. Because it was the largest assembly hall in the area for many years, St. Peter's Hall was the site of many historic events in Jefferson City and Missouri. One of these events caused St. Peter School to serve as the Ninth Missouri State Capitol. For many years, Jefferson City struggled to remain the State Capital as other Central Missouri towns vied to have the Seat of Government moved to their communities. In February 1911, this controversy came to a head when the State Capitol Building was struck by lightning and burned. The pastor of St. Peter Parish, Fr. Joseph Selinger, and the Parish.Committee quickly offered use of the school to the Legislature at no charge. The offer was accepted, and for the remainder of the 46`h General Assembly, the House of Representatives met in session in St. Peter's Hall on the second floor of the school building and used classrooms • for committee meetings. During this time, school classes were held in private homes. The 4 . � Senate met in session in the Supreme Court Building. And so it happened that in 1911, i William Jennings Bryan, noted American orator and political leader, addressed the Joint Legislative Assembly in St. Peter's Hall. A short time later, the Missouri State Legislature voted to keep the Seat of Government in Jefferson City, probably in large part because of the community's rapid response to the crisis and their generosity and concern. A temporary State Capitol was hastily built on the Capitol grounds for use by the next Legislative Session. Thus ended the long controversy over whether Jefferson City would remain the Capital of Missouri. The temporary structure was razed after the new Capitol Building was completed and occupied in 1924. St. Peter's began a two-year Commercial High School in 1917, and in 1931, St. Peter High School opened with a four-year program in a new addition to the school. Accreditation was through the University of Missouri. After Selinger Centre was constructed in 1937, the assembly hall on the second floor of the school that had been called St. Peter's Hall was converted into a large library and two classrooms, and in more recent years a computer lab was added. The post WWII population explosion caused extreme crowding in the school, and Catholic parishes in the area combined their efforts and resources into the construction of a new high school. When Helias Interparish High School was completed in 1956, St. Peter High School closed. This relieved the overcrowding of the elementary classes, and a kindergarten was added in the 1950's. In the 1960's, a special education program was begun known as the Vogelweid Learning Center, In 2005, a large addition to the school was begun including several classrooms, a cafeteria, multipurpose facility/gymnasium, elevator, band room, and restrooms. This new addition should be completed and occupied in the fall of 2006. This venerable old school was begun,maintained, and prospered because of generous believers with deep faith and commitment to parochial education for children of the Jefferson City area.