RESTORED URBANDALE PILLARS ARE UNVEILED

The City of Moberly’s Historic Preservation Commission celebrated the restoration of the historic Urbandale Pillars with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and plaque presentation on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. This event marked the successful completion of a significant preservation project aimed at maintaining and honoring one of Moberly’s most cherished landmarks.

The Urbandale Pillars have long stood as a gateway to the Urbandale neighborhood, serving as a lasting reminder of their original purpose as the entry points for the Moberly Fairgrounds.

The restoration project involved careful work to restore these historic structures, ensuring they continue to stand as a testament to the city’s vibrant past.

The restoration project involved careful work to restore these historic structures, ensuring they continue to stand as a testament to the city’s vibrant past.

The ceremony was attended by Urbandale Neighborhood residents, local officials, members of the Historical Preservation Commission, Chamber members, and more.

The Historic Preservation Commission is a volunteer board appointed by the City of Moberly that’s goal is to establish incentives to encourage historic preservation, protect historical resources and increase awareness of historic preservation. For more details head to cityofmoberly.com 

To schedule a ribbon cutting for your business go to moberlychamber.com or call 660-263-6070.