This post is written by guest blogger, Julie Turnipseed, Executive Director of Warresnburg Main Street.
Many years ago I had the opportunity to visit Old Town Cape for the first time. I arrived via the American Queen on a scheduled stop. I remember then thinking what a great place it was and how friendly the people were and that I would like to make a return visit.
I had the opportunity to return last week to attend the Missouri Main Street Manager's Meeting. Marla Mills, Executive Director of Old Town Cape, and Steven Hoffman, Director of the Historic Preservation Program at Southeast Missouri State University, gave us a walking tour of downtown and driving tour of the beautiful city.
I was impressed by the many friendly downtown business owners as well as the many unique stores and restaurants. The downtown district was very clean and inviting. It is evident of the abundance of community pride in Cape Girardeau. I am a 26 year veteran of downtown revitalization and have visited many historic downtowns, not many have the great mix of viable businesses that I saw in downtown Cape.
We were shown the many historic homes and buildings throughout the community and I was impressed with the number that have been restored. We also toured parts of the University and were shown the restoration projects that are currently in progress. I couldn't help but think how vibrant and alive downtown Cape Girardeau is and what a great job Marla, Steven and others have done to make this community what it is today.
As I was leaving to head back to Warrensburg, I thought to myself that I would like to make a return visit to Cape Girardeau sometime soon to once again experience the many friendly and unique businesses downtown.
Congratulations and thank you for the opportunity to visit downtown Cape!
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