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Smith-Burke Park

​CPI has also coordinated a number of other successful NAP projects, including the creation of Smith-Burke Park — a half-acre park situated along the Union Pacific Railroad in the heart of California. 
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​Circa1858, after railroad tracks were laid through California, The Missouri Pacific Railroad built the Central Hotel to house railroad employees and passengers. Later, Dr. J.P. Burke, a local doctor who practiced medicine in California for almost 50 years, purchased the property and resided in the structure along with his family who maintained residency until 1968.
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The half-acre property was purchased in 1990 by California Progress Inc., a non-profit corporation dedicated to the betterment of California, Missouri, in order to build a park in memory of the Central Hotel and Dr. J.P. Burke for the contributions each made to the community.

The city park features an eye-catching gazebo, benches for relaxing, and a variety of well-tended floral gardens. CPI also was instrumental in building a shelter in the spot of the former city depot located nearby.

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Period Lighting

Another major CPI-sponsored project includes turn-of-the-century lights located along the Highway 87 business district and sprinkled along a path of city streets leading to the Moniteau County Courthouse and Square.  ​

california progress, inc.

PO Box 42
​501 South Oak Street

California, MO 65018

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Susan Hodges. Executive Director
(573) 796-4071
501 South Oak Street
California, MO 65018
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  • Home
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  • PROJECTS
    • Latham Memorial Family Park
    • Moniteau County Courthouse
    • Moniteau County Library
    • Moniteau County Historical Society
    • Finke Theatre
    • Former NAP Projects
  • DONATE
  • News and Events
  • CONTACT