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Note to reader: The article below is based on research and a curious interest in the local historic buildings and places on the National Register of Historic Places. I write extensively about these places because they have helped to shape communities around us.

The opening of Route 66 had a major impact on Pacific, Missouri by the time it reached the town in 1932. It brought an influx of travelers and businesses, helping to establish the town as a small tourist hub. The highway also gave many local businesses access to larger markets, which allowed them to expand and prosper.

With over 700 structures listed on The National Register of Historic Places, Eufaula, Alabama is a fascinating town to visit! Grab a brochure & enjoy a walking tour of the two main streets - North Randolph Avenue and North Eufaula Avenue and maybe a few side streets - Barbour and Broad to see many of these historic homes and commercial buildings. Join us on a walking tour of beautiful and historic Eufaula! Music: ""Surrender" by Asher Fulero & "Music Box" by Brian Bolger

According to the New York Post, Mayor Eric Adams plans to open another two big emergency shelters. New York is being pushed to its limits with the migrant population and the two emergency migrant shelters will help to house more migrants.

On Monday, February 13th, drivers in Cary should expect delays along S. Academy Street as several streetlights will be removed in preparation for the relocation of the historic Ivey-Ellington House. On-street parking will also be limited.

During World War II, the city turned the Municipal Auditorium over to its service men twice a month for dances. On May 11, 1955, while on their first tour of Florida with Hank Snow's All-Star Jamboree, Elvis, Scotty, and Bill performed at the Auditorium in Orlando for the first of three times.

A future king of France lived on the second floor in 1776. In 1771 Printer Isaiah Thomas published his newspaper from the second floor of the building ‘The Massachusetts Spy,’ long known as the oldest newspaper in the United States.

The historic courthouse of Somervell County is a nice place to stop and enjoy a moment if you are in Glen Rose, Texas. Sit at the small park and take in all of the surrounding action here. If you have any questions, you can always reach us here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/alisontakacs">https://linktr.ee/alisontakacs</a> Jason’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jason_takacs">https://www.instagram.com/jason_takacs</a>/ Alison’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alison.takacs">https://www.instagram.com/alison.takacs</a>/

In this video, JamesandKarla visit the Girl Scout First Headquarters building, formerly the carriage house for Juliette Gordon Low’s adult home, which was willed to the Girl Scouts of Savannah, GA, Inc. upon her death in 1927. This historic building has served Girl Scouts longer than any other building in the nation and is the only building left by Juliette to Girl Scouts.

Photo of the old Middle West Hotel now known as the Middlewest Building, Joplin, Missouri.Photo byAbeEzekowitz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. The historic Middle West Hotel building was built in 1883. It has gone by other names such as the Grand Opera House and the Webb City Opera House. It's located in Webb City, Missouri. In 1902, the three-story building had some remodeling performed. It's also within the Downtown Webb City Historic District. In 1982, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Marquette Hotel, 400 East Walnut, Springfield, Missouri (2014).Photo byJoseph Bulger, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. On May 5, 2000, the Marquette Hotel located in Springfield, Missouri was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This building is also known as Springfield Business College and Hotel State. The three-story hotel was built around 1906. Originally, a business college was here, and in 1918, it was converted into a hotel and operated as such until the mid-1980s.

Row House Building, Kansas City, Missouri.Photo byMwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. The Row House Building is a row of dwellings located on East 34th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. They consist of three stories including the ground floor. The architectural design is Queen Anne and they were built in 1887-1888. The main facade of a single unit is located at 3401 Main Street which is on the corner of 34th and Main. The other units line up in a row on East 34th Street.

Midwest Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri.Photo byPaul Sableman (pasa47), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. On May 6, 2004, the Midwest Hotel building located in Kansas City, Missouri was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Columbia Building, Kansas City, Missouri.Photo byMwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. The Columbia Building is also known as the Greenstreet Warehouse Building. It's located at 2006-2012 Wyandotte Street in Kansas City, Missouri (Jackson County).

Historic Governor's Mansion in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Old Barnhill Building, California, Missouri.Photo byGoogle Maps (street view). When you hear the phrase, Old Barnhill Building, you might think it's a structure on a farm. That's not the case with this two-story building.

Updated/Correction. The first and last paragraphs were updated to clear up confusion. The Journal Printing Co. building.Photo byCatfilmnoir aka Carol Baier, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Heer's building in 2010 before the renovation, Springfield, Missouri.Photo byAbeEzekowitz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. In 2002, when the Heer's Department Store building was nominated to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), the building was vacant. The building was constructed in 1915. and the architectural firm was Opel & Torbitt. It was the largest commercial building in this area.

Garage apartment in south Joplin, MO where Bonnie and Clyde stayed for 2 weeks.Photo byAbeEzekowitz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. On April 13, 1933, the Joplin Police Department raided the apartment above a garage after questionable behavior was reported by neighbors. This was the hideout for the Barrow Gang and has been named the Bonnie and Clyde Garage Apartment. On May 22, 2009, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The H.E. Gensky Grocery Store Building, Jefferson City, Missouri.Photo byTheCatalyst31, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. The historic commercial H.E. Gensky Grocery Store Building was constructed in 1915. Also referred to as the Capitol City Lodge №9 F.& A.M. and Cherry Street Market, it’s located in Cole County, Missouri in Jefferson City.