Katy Station Building in Columbia Requires Relocation and New Foundation
What happened
Organizers of the Save Katy Station effort reported that the historic Katy Station building in Columbia cannot remain on its current site, but relocation is possible. The effort is seeking funds to move the building and construct a new foundation. Organizers estimated the initial cost for the move and new foundation to be around $400,000.
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Why it matters
The potential preservation of the building involves discussions between the community and developers in Columbia. Mayor Barbara Buffalo has urged collaboration to find a solution that honors the past while planning for the future.
The situation involves shared concerns over local heritage and development between the Boone County Historical Society and the city of Columbia.
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Who's involved
- ColumbiaCity where the historic Katy Station building is located.
- Barbara BuffaloeMayor of Columbia, who urged collaboration on the solution.
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Columbia
city in and county seat of Boone County, Missouri, United States