The city of Pacific, Missouri, has hired an architect to renovate the former Red Cedar Inn restaurant along old Route 66. What exactly the architect will do with it remains an open question. Patterhn Ives will be paid $33,690, plus reimbursable expenses up to $4,500, to draft a renovation design and provide a cost estimate. … Continue reading Public floats ideas for Red Cedar Inn building
Tag: Jensen’s Point
Book review: “Jensen Point: Stop and Reminisce”
When Wayne Winchester bought Jensen's Point near Pacific, Missouri, as part of a package deal for his WINTEC Pharmaceutical business in 1991, he didn't have to preserve the historic property. But he did, because he fell in love with it. “Once I bought that property, I knew that Jensen’s Point had to be saved for … Continue reading Book review: “Jensen Point: Stop and Reminisce”
Jensen’s Point near Pacific reopens
The historic Jensen's Point that overlooks Route 66 near Pacific, Missouri, reopened last weekend, almost 25 years after it had been closed to the public. According to a blog post for the Washington Missourian: The landmark is now a Pacific city park and will be preserved for future generations to enjoy. There is a paved parking … Continue reading Jensen’s Point near Pacific reopens
Jensen’s Point grand reopening set for May 30
The historic Jensen's Point along Route 66 in Pacific, Missouri, will host a grand reopening and dedication May 30. According to an invitation, the Jensen's Point grand reopening will be at 2 p.m. The landmark is east of Pacific and west of Exit 261 from Interstate 44 west of St. Louis. The ceremony will include … Continue reading Jensen’s Point grand reopening set for May 30
Jensen’s Point spruced up by volunteers
Jensen's Point lookout along Route 66 near Pacific, Missouri, is slated to reopen in February. The site's readiness for visitors took a big step last weekend after three dozen volunteers -- mostly from the Ozark Trails Association -- cleared brush, trimmed branches and removed trash from along the steps and slope to the lookout area. As part of … Continue reading Jensen’s Point spruced up by volunteers
Pacific landmark will reopen by early 2016
The city of Pacific, Missouri, closed on its purchase of the historic Jensen's Point on May 28 and is slated to reopen it to the public as a city park in February after some improvements, according to the Washington Missourian. The purchase was made possible by a $350,000 grant from St. Louis County Parks. The … Continue reading Pacific landmark will reopen by early 2016
Pacific lands grant to buy scenic lookout
The city of Pacific, Missouri, has been awarded a $350,000 grant to help buy Lookout on Jensen’s Point off Route 66, reported the Washington Missourian. The St. Louis County Parks awarded the grant earlier this month. Pacific's parks and recreation department will use the landmark after the sale with longtime owner Wayne Winchester goes through. … Continue reading Pacific lands grant to buy scenic lookout
City of Pacific may buy scenic lookout
The City of Pacific, Missouri, moved to enter into a contract to buy the Lookout on Jensen's Point off Route 66, reported the Washington Missourian. The owner, Wayne Winchester, has set a price of $300,000 for the iconic stone structure of the lookout, 2 1/2 acres and a nearby parking lot. The city hopes to … Continue reading City of Pacific may buy scenic lookout