Both the Board of the Special Business District (SBD) and the Board of the Central Columbia Association (CCA) unanimously voted to support the “Blind” Boone Heritage Foundation’s plan to renovate the interior of the “Blind” Boone home.
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| Photo courtesy of Peckham & Wright Architects |
The main room will be dedicated to the life and music of John William “Blind” Boone and will highlight the key role Missouri played in the development of ragtime and early jazz. A second room will help visitors understand what it’s like to live with blindness and other disabilities. The final room will house an ethnography program where people will learn how to document their family history using video recordings and journals. A tribute garden and statue of Boone are planned for the grounds.
The District is already home to a number of museums, the State Historical Society, and over 100 historic buildings so a museum dedicated to one of our most famous residents would be an exciting addition to the area.
