NewsApril 12, 2016

Plans are announced for a $20 million Marquette Tech District in the Marquette Tower, H-H Building and Marquette Center on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.

Laura Simon, Fred Lynch
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
James Stapleton, a founding member of Codefi, discusses plans for a $20 million Marquette Tech District on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com James Stapleton, a founding member of Codefi, discusses plans for a $20 million Marquette Tech District on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Amanda Rhodes, left, Brian Rhodes, Chris Carnell and Clement Iradukunda pose for a photo at the Marquette Tower on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Amanda Rhodes, left, Brian Rhodes, Chris Carnell and Clement Iradukunda pose for a photo at the Marquette Tower on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The view south on Fountain Street shows the Marquette Tower, left, H-H Building and Marquette Center on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The view south on Fountain Street shows the Marquette Tower, left, H-H Building and Marquette Center on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Broadway and the H-H Building are seen from the balcony of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Broadway and the H-H Building are seen from the balcony of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The view of Cape Girardeau looking south is seen from the balcony of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The view of Cape Girardeau looking south is seen from the balcony of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The H-H Building is seen from the sixth floor of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The H-H Building is seen from the sixth floor of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The view of Cape Girardeau is seen from the west balcony of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The view of Cape Girardeau is seen from the west balcony of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The H-H Building and Broadway are seen from the sixth floor of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The H-H Building and Broadway are seen from the sixth floor of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The view from sixth floor of the Marquette Tower as seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The view from sixth floor of the Marquette Tower as seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jeff Maurer looks out over Cape Girardeau from the balcony of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jeff Maurer looks out over Cape Girardeau from the balcony of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The H-H Building, left, and Marquette Center are seen from the balcony of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The H-H Building, left, and Marquette Center are seen from the balcony of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jeffrey Maurer, lead developer of Mayson Capital Partners, announces plans for a $20 million Marquette Tech District on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jeffrey Maurer, lead developer of Mayson Capital Partners, announces plans for a $20 million Marquette Tech District on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The view of Cape Girardeau is seen from the west balcony of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The view of Cape Girardeau is seen from the west balcony of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Part of the interior of the seventh floor of the Marquette Tower is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Part of the interior of the seventh floor of the Marquette Tower is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The H-H Building, left, and Marquette Center are seen from the sixth floor of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The H-H Building, left, and Marquette Center are seen from the sixth floor of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Part of the interior of the seventh floor of the Marquette Tower is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Part of the interior of the seventh floor of the Marquette Tower is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jeff Maurer shows part of the interior of the seventh floor of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jeff Maurer shows part of the interior of the seventh floor of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The H-H Building, left, and Marquette Center are seen from the balcony of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The H-H Building, left, and Marquette Center are seen from the balcony of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The view from sixth floor of the Marquette Tower as seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The view from sixth floor of the Marquette Tower as seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The interior of the Marquette Center is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The interior of the Marquette Center is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The interior of the Marquette Center is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The interior of the Marquette Center is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The backside of the H-H Building is seen through the windows of the Marquette Center on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The backside of the H-H Building is seen through the windows of the Marquette Center on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
An audience listens to the announcement of a $20 million Marquette Tech District on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
An audience listens to the announcement of a $20 million Marquette Tech District on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The Marquette Tower, left, and H-H Building are seen from inside the Marquette Center on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The Marquette Tower, left, and H-H Building are seen from inside the Marquette Center on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

the lobby of the Marquette Tower is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com the lobby of the Marquette Tower is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The main floor west front room of the Marquette Tower is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The main floor west front room of the Marquette Tower is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jeff Maurer stands in the east front room of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jeff Maurer stands in the east front room of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jeff Maurer stands in the lobby of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jeff Maurer stands in the lobby of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The walkway from the Marquette Tower to the carriage house is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The walkway from the Marquette Tower to the carriage house is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The interior of the carriage house portion of the Marquette Center is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The interior of the carriage house portion of the Marquette Center is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The interior of the carriage house portion of the Marquette Center is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The interior of the carriage house portion of the Marquette Center is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The Marquette Center is seen from the carriage house portion of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The Marquette Center is seen from the carriage house portion of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The Marquette Center is seen from the carriage house portion of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The Marquette Center is seen from the carriage house portion of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
James Stapleton, a founding member of Codefi, discusses plans for a $20 million Marquette Tech District on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com James Stapleton, a founding member of Codefi, discusses plans for a $20 million Marquette Tech District on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The stairwell of the Marquette Tower is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The stairwell of the Marquette Tower is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The interior walkway from the Marquette Tower to the carriage house is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The interior walkway from the Marquette Tower to the carriage house is seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

A staircase from the lobby of the Marquette Tower leads to the second floor as seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A staircase from the lobby of the Marquette Tower leads to the second floor as seen on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

The lobby of the Marquette Tower is seen from the second floor on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The lobby of the Marquette Tower is seen from the second floor on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

A former state office is seen on the second floor of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A former state office is seen on the second floor of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Jeff Maurer looks out over Broadway from the second floor of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jeff Maurer looks out over Broadway from the second floor of the Marquette Tower on Friday, April 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau.
An audience listens to the announcement of a $20 million Marquette Tech District on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
An audience listens to the announcement of a $20 million Marquette Tech District on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
An audience listens to the announcement of a $20 million Marquette Tech District on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
An audience listens to the announcement of a $20 million Marquette Tech District on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
An audience listens to the announcement of a $20 million Marquette Tech District on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
An audience listens to the announcement of a $20 million Marquette Tech District on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
A portrait of Ruby and Thad Bullock, former owners of the Marquette Hotel, is seen Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Marquette Tower in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A portrait of Ruby and Thad Bullock, former owners of the Marquette Hotel, is seen Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Marquette Tower in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Earl Norman, left, Tim Goodman and Tom Kelsey pose for a photo at the Marquette Tower on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Earl Norman, left, Tim Goodman and Tom Kelsey pose for a photo at the Marquette Tower on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.
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Plans are announced for a $20 million Marquette Tech District in the Marquette Tower, H-H Building and Marquette Center on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Cape Girardeau.

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