Virginia Building, Columbia

Name: Virginia Building
Address: Columbia, United States

#13 among attractions in Columbia

Shopping, Department store

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The Virginia Building, also known as the Strollway Center and Montgomery Ward Building, is a historic commercial building located at the corner of 9th and Cherry Streets in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, Missouri. It was originally built in 1911 to house one of the first urban Montgomery Ward department stores. It is a two-story building with a flat roof and gold brick walls. Today the building houses several local businesses including, the Cherry Street Artisan and Columbia Photo. ()

Coordinates: 38°57'1"N, 92°19'40"W

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First Ward (Downtown Columbia)Columbia United States

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Virginia Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mizzou Arena, Faurot Field, Jesse Hall, Booches.

1.3 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Mizzou Arena, Columbia
33 min walk • Mizzou Arena is an indoor arena located on the campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Home to the school's men's and women's basketball teams, the facility opened in November 2004 and replaced the Hearnes Center as the school's flagship indoor sports facility.
1 miS
Sport venue, Universities and schools, Sport
Faurot Field, Columbia
27 min walk • Faurot Field, at Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Columbia, Missouri, United States, on the campus of the University of Missouri. It is primarily used for football and serves as the home field for the Missouri Tigers football program.
~1840 ftS
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Jesse Hall, Columbia
9 min walk • Jesse Hall is the main administration building for the University of Missouri. Its dome has towered 180 feet above the south end of David R. Francis Quadrangle since its completion in 1895. In the lawn in front of Jesse Hall are The Columns, all that remains of its predecessor Academic Hall, which burned in 1892.
~140 ftE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Booches, Columbia
1 min walk • Booches is a bar, restaurant, and pool hall at 110 S. 9th Street in downtown Columbia, Missouri that was established in 1884. It is the oldest pool hall in Columbia and is known for its hamburgers. It is located near the University of Missouri and has traditionally been frequented by college students.
~700 ftN
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
The Blue Note, Columbia
4 min walk • The Blue Note is a music venue in Columbia, Missouri, and is a contributing property to the North Ninth Street Historic District. It was established in 1980 by Richard King and Phil Costello. It is famous for the legal case Bensusan Restaurant Corp. v. King over naming use on the internet.
~1310 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Art and Archaeology, Columbia
7 min walk • The Museum of Art and Archaeology is the art museum of the University of Missouri. It is located at Mizzou North on Business Loop 70 West in Columbia, Missouri. The Museum's galleries are free and open to the public.
~750 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
Ragtag Cinema, Columbia
4 min walk • Ragtag Cinema is a non-profit independent movie theater located on Hitt Street in Columbia, Missouri. The theater was founded by a group including Paul Sturtz and David Wilson in May 2000.
~720 ftNW
City hall
City Hall, Columbia
4 min walk • City Hall in Columbia, Missouri, also known as the Daniel Boone Building, was built in 1917. A major addition and restoration was completed in 2011, along with a matching five-story structure. Originally built as a hotel, it has functioned as the city hall of Columbia since 1972 by replacing the municipal building across the street.
~390 ftS
Historical place, Theater, Concerts and shows
Missouri Theatre, Columbia
2 min walk • The Missouri Theatre, is a concert and entertainment venue in downtown Columbia, Missouri, occupying most of a city block between 9th street between Locust and Elm Streets.
~1480 ftS
Greek Revival architecture
The Columns, Columbia
8 min walk • The Columns are the most recognized landmark of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Standing forty-three feet tall in the center of Francis Quadrangle and at the south end of the Avenue of the Columns, they are the remains of the portico of Academic Hall.
~1040 ftE
Church
First Baptist Church, Columbia
6 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church in Columbia, Missouri. In 1823, at the time of its founding, it was the first and only church in Columbia. The Church and its members have played a prominent role in civic and religious affairs in Missouri.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Virginia Building?

Nearby attractions include Eighth and Broadway Historic District, Columbia (2 min walk), Missouri Theatre, Columbia (2 min walk), Downtown Columbia, Columbia (3 min walk), Missouri United Methodist Church, Columbia (3 min walk).

How to get to Virginia Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Virginia Building:

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Wabash Station (7 min walk)