Update: I revisited High Street in September of 2025. I had an opportunity to photograph Jefferson City’s downtown, which is centered on High Street. High Street illustrates the pluses and minuses of a downtown that remained semi-viable through the suburbanization of America. One one hand, the buildings are occupied, but unfortunately they are often plastered…
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Eads Bridge Mural
This is the famous mural of the Eads Bridge that is supposed to follow you as you walk by. It’s hard to explain, and the two pictures are supposed to illustrate it.
Missouri Capitol
Last summer I was in Jefferson City for a wedding. I had a chance before the wedding to take in downtown, which is a strange mix on High Street of well-preserved buildings, while on the other side of the Capitol it is a wasteland of parking lots. The Capitol itself is one of the most…
Second Empire Style: Missouri Governor’s Mansion
I recently attended a wedding in Jefferson City and made it by the Missouri Governor’s Mansion. It’s a beautiful example of Second Empire architecture. It was designed by George I. Barnett. Here is a detail of the front porch of the house. Most typical of Second Empire architecture is the Mansard roof, which is the…