COLUMBIA, MO (January 24, 2011) -

The Historic Preservation Commission's 2011 “Most Notable Properties” event will be held in the lobby of the historic Daniel Boone Building (City Hall, 701 East Broadway), on Tuesday, Feb. 1, beginning at 7 p.m. with light refreshments available at 6:45 p.m. Planning Department staff will display images of nominees from the past 12 years. Historic preservation commissioners will introduce this year's award winners followed by a video presentation of the historic properties. Award winners have been encouraged to bring memorabilia (pictures, newspaper articles, etc.) to display at the event and will have an opportunity to speak following the presentation.

Since 1999, the annual “Most Notable Properties” event has been an opportunity for the public to view some of Columbia's fine historic and architecturally significant properties and meet the Columbia Historic Preservation Commission. The public is welcome to attend this free event.

To RSVP (appreciated, but not required) or for more information, please call the Planning and Development Department at (573) 874-7239.