Reported here in the Joplin Globe, Joplin has received $6,500 in federal grant money from the National Historic Preservation Fund. The purpose of the grant will be to assist in getting the 800 and 900 blocks of Main Street listed as a historic commercial district. A quick drive down Main Street will quickly bring attention to the fact that this stretch of downtown has the most complete section of historic buildings after the 400 to 700 blocks.
Such funding is essential in helping to preserve and restore Joplin’s architectual heritage.
