Clinton is home to the largest downtown square in Missouri and the fourth largest in the U.S.
Over 80% of downtown buildings have been revitalized and renovated since the
implementation of the Main Street initiative (based on the model developed by the National
Historic Trust) in 1989. Clinton Main Street works diligently to make the downtown business
district a viable community economic force. It's efforts have been rewarded through occupancy
of vacant buildings and the location of new retail and service businesses as well as numerous
awards and recognition from the state's Department of Economic Development's Main Street
Program.
Breanna's
One of the latest renovation projects in
the Clinton Main Street area.
This business is home of an "Old
Fashioned Soda Fountain."
Hobson Interiors
Major exterior renovations have made the
Downtown Area more aesthetically pleasing
Creative Paints &
Supplies
A spirit of cooperation
among Clinton Main
Street
property owners has
resulted numerous
facade improvements..
T & M Appliance & TV
Participation in Clinton Main Street
Inc. program can be seen in the
preservation of existing buildings.
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
An awning program in
the downtown area,
was added to the overall
revitalization program
to help complete the
sought after look.
BEFORE
Adjoining storefronts with
compatible facades,
preserve the Victorian heritage
of the Downtown.
The second floor of many of the downtown
buildings have been renovated for
office space and apartments.
Signage compliments the historic design.
Mill's & Son's Insurance
New construction on a once vacant lot,
was designed toconform with
the historic architecture of the
Clinton Main Street area.
The Rotary Building
Individual facade improvements prefaced infastructure improvements.
Underground Utility Lines
Street-Scape Projects
Brick Crosswalks
Vintage Streetlights
A collaborative effort of county and city government,
local utility companies and private property owners
equalled success ...a major revitalization
was accomplished.
Looking east from the southside of the
historic square. (picture on the left)

BEFORE
The same location ....TODAY
Looking east from the northside of the
historic square

BEFORE
The same location

TODAY
Today, facade renovations manicured street-scapes, awnings and signage symbolize the
community's pride.

Clinton's Historic Square area is home of many celebrations and special events.
Clinton Main Street Incorporated - 2006
660-885-2121
diane@clintonmomainstreet.com
CLINTON MAIN STREET
Revitalization
AFTER
Rhoad's Fashion Boot
AFTER
Nagel's
Some of our most recent projects in downtown Clinton
include Johns, Lilleston & Mitchell; Consalus Funeral
Home; Clinton City Hall at the corner of Ohio and Main;
the office building at 207 S. Washington; and M & M
Book Store which will soon be home to Switzer Law
office.  We are proof that historic buildings and new
construction can live side by side in harmony with a little
planning.  Much building and renovating is going on
right now and we are pleased these businesses have
chosen downtown for their home!