PROJECTS
Having proudly completed numerous community improvement projects throughout our 30 years of service to California, Missouri, CPI continues to diligently examine ways and implement strategies in which the organization can continue to better our community.
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CPI’s current projects include development of the Latham Memorial Family Park on the site of the old Latham Hospital and curating a series of painted murals throughout the city which document and educate the community on pieces of the community’s history as well as continuing to support a number of Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) projects for local businesses. (read more)
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Completed projects: CPI and its contributors have accomplished a number of community betterment projects. Among those successful projects was the renovation of several historic buildings shown below.
Moniteau County Library at Wood Place, a former mercantile business built in the mid-1800s, located at 501 South Oak Street (Highway 87) read more
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Moniteau County Cultural Heritage Center, the former post office and 1902-era building located at 201 North High Street, which now houses the Moniteau County Historical Society, county museum, and historical library & archives. read more
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The Finke Theatre, located at 315 North High Street, which was built in 1885 and has served as California’s only opera house and theater for the last 131 years! read more
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The Moniteau County Courthouse was the focus of one CPI’s few non-NAP (Neighborhood Assistance Program) supported projects. The project created a brick paver sidewalk that encircles the historic Moniteau County courthouse (the oldest existing courthouse located west of the Mississippi River) and highlights the area’s historical record through births, dates, marriages, military service, and other important civic, business and community events.
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CPI has also coordinated a number of other successful projects, including the creation of Smith-Burke Park — a half-acre park situated along the Union Pacific Railroad in the heart of California that was the inspiration for replacing a former dilapidated railroad hotel and one-time doctor’s residence. The city park features an eye-catching gazebo, benches for relaxing, and a variety of floral gardens. CPI also was instrumental in building a shelter in the spot of the former city depot located nearby.
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.
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.