Our city’s extraordinary architecture reflects the vast wealth generated by St. Joseph’s manufacturing and wholesale trade. It was this prosperity and progressiveness that many skilled architects benefited from and thrived on. St. Joseph’s downtown buildings tell stories of the men and women who have shaped our community. Each structure not only tells a story about an episode in our city’s history but also for our nation. So as you stroll through our downtown, look and listen intently. You, too, can take part in St. Joseph’s rich and lively past.
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City HallCity Hall is nicknamed the Million Dollar City Hall. -
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St. Joseph Convention and Visitors BureauYour one-stop place for all things St. Joseph -
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Downtown St. Joseph LibraryThe Downtown Library houses the Public Library and School District offices. -
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News-Press BuildingBusinesses used to be encouraged to have a garden at the entrance of their buildings. -
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Post OfficeErected in 1938 to replace an ornate Victorian post office constructed in 1890. -
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Missouri TheaterThe world premiere of the movie “Pony Express” was held here. -
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Ballinger BuildingThis building is now home to Jake's Steakhouse. -
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Telephone BuildingThis building was built for the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company in 1889 -
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German-American Bank / Mosaic LifecareThis building now houses Mosaic Life Care employee offices. -
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St. Joseph Trunk BuildingThe Trunk Building was erected in 1911 by the Lincoln Realty Co. -
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Coleman Hawkins Park at Felix Street SquareA building seven stories high used to be here -
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Robidoux Hotel ColumnsFormerly from the Hotel Roubidoux. -
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Christ Episcopal ChurchGothic Revival-style church in the Heart of St. Joseph since 1851. -
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Kirkpatrick BuildingThis building now houses offices, restaurants, and shopping experiences. -
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Townsend & WallThis building has been converted into loft apartments. -
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United BuildingThere used to be a radio broadcast called "Man on the Street" from this building. -
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Plymouth BuildingA fire once almost destroyed this building. -
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Hax Smith Furniture Co.This building is home to CoJoe, an innovative coworking space. -
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Saxton and Hendrick's JewelryFormer Little Mr. & Mrs. Shop -
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Einbender BuildingThe Townsend Wyatt & Wall Dry Goods Co. used to occupy the premise. -
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Corby BuildingThe Corby Building is home to Corby Place Senior Living. -
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Donnell CourtSeveral businesses are in Donnell Court. -
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Robidoux Center/US BankThe clock in the front of the building appeared in the movie “Paper Moon.” -
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Buchanan County CourthouseThis is the second county courthouse to be erected in the city of St. Joseph. -
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Hillyard Corporate HeadquartersHillyard manufactures floor-care materials, especially for gymnasiums. -
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Wholesale RowThis building is now occupied by apartments and a restaurant, Boudreaux. -
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American Electric Co.Seven-story building was built for the Richardson, Roberts, Byrne Dry Goods company. -
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Civic ArenaThis building is used for sporting games, ceremonies, craft shows, and more. -
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Commerce BankThis two-story building was built in 1902 by the First National Bank of St. Joseph. -
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Missouri Valley Trust BuildingFounded by the Boder family -
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Boder BuildingThis building used to house the Voss Wallpaper Company.
