Historic Preservation Commission hosts history walk

On Monday the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) held its annual history walking tour and showcased Cape Girardeau's Common Pleas Courthouse, Carnegie Library and the new city hall building. The tour was led by Southeast Missouri State University historic preservation professor and historic preservation program coordinator Steven Hoffman and SEMO professor of history and anthropology Adam Criblez. Around 50 people were in attendance and learned about the design of the buildings and some history about the grounds.