Uncovering the history of the fairy tale cottage at 121 West Boulevard North

History is messy. That’s why writing this piece, The Hansel and Gretel House, about the quaint cottage at 121 West Blvd., North, published in Missouri Life, was so much fun. But what unusual things have you uncovered via historic homes? Here’s what I recently learned about one house in Columbia, Missouri. Often called the Fairy…

Three reasons to save the Blind Boone house

On voting day, the fate of the J.W. “Blind” Boone home at 10 N. Fourth St. could be decided. Newspaper articles have outlined Columbia City Council and mayoral candidates’ opinions and ideas about whether or how funds could be used to complete the restoration of the home. Public opinion comments for and against restoration have…