JBK-Corridors-Addendum1: May 2013

Monday, May 27, 2013

Joseph T. Noland House

In 1910, while visiting his aunt "Ella" Noland, Harry Truman seized the opportunity to return a cake plate to the Wallaces, beginning his courtship with Bess. 216 N. Delaware Ave., Independence, MO. May 24, 2013.

Frank G. and Natalie Wallace Home

In 1915, Frank Wallace, Bess's brother, built this bungalow for his new bride, Natalie Ott. This lot was given by Frank's grandfather, George Porterfield Gates. 601 W. Truman Rd., Independence, MO. May 24, 2013.

Buchanan/Bush House

This Spanish Colonial Revival house was built for Mrs. E. Buchanan in 1926 and was then home to members of the P.D. Bush family for 47 years. 310 N. Delaware Ave., Independence, MO. May 24, 2013.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Compton House

This was the home of Louis L. "Polly" Compton, a successful businessman and a poker buddy of Harry Truman. He was also a member of the Harpie Club. 318 N. Delaware Ave., Independence, MO. May 21, 2013.

Bridges House

Joseph Bridges built this home in 1905 while serving on the Independence city council. He was also a school board member and a Truman political ally in eastern Jackson County. 423 N. Delaware Ave., Independence, MO. May 24, 2013.

Kelly/Etzenhouser House

This was the home of Truman's friend Charles Kelly. Kelly's sister, Madeline Etzenhouser, taught first grade at Bryant School. She helped prevent the kidnapping of Margaret Truman in 1930. 426 N. Delaware Ave., Independence, MO. May 21, 2013.

Burrus House

This 1870s Italianate house was the boyhood home of Rufus Burrus, Harry Truman's close friend and attorney. Rufus also served as director of the Truman Library Institute. 503 N. Delaware Ave., Independence, MO. May 21, 2013.

Sawyer - Jennings House

Erected in 1887 by Aaron Flint Sawyer, a partner in the Chrisman-Sawyer Banking Company, this Queen Anne style residence is the design of T.B. Smith, a talented Independence, MO, architect and builder. 510 N. Delaware Ave., Independence, MO. May 21, 2013.

Duke House

This was the former home of Mr. and Mrs. William Duke. Mrs. Duke was a member of the local bridge club with Bess Truman. 511 N. Delaware Ave., Independence, MO. May 21, 2013.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Spargo House

Urban Renewal was a federal program supported by Harry Truman, which allowed this split level ranch house to be built for S. Spargo in 1968 on this site of the earlier home of P.D. Bush. 601 N. Delaware, Independence, MO. May 21, 2013.

Allen House

This was the house of Phog Allen, Kansas University basketball legend. Phog and his five brothers were members with Harry Truman of the "Waldo Street Gang." 619 N. Delaware, Independence, MO. May 21, 2013.

Fullerton House

This unique Independence Cross Gable house was owned by John Fullerton, a Masonic Secretary and fellow lodge member with Harry Truman. 627 N. Delaware, Independence, MO. May 21, 2013.

Mize Peters House

This was the home of Mize and Ann Peters, who were good friends of Harry and Bess Truman and often invited them to their Christmans Parties. 631 N. Delaware, Independence, MO. May 21, 2013.

Sea/Hare House

H. LeRoi Sea lived in this 1920 Tudor style house. He owned his father's abstract and title company. Later owner, attorney George Hare, was a staunch political opponent of Harry Truman. 633 North Delaware st., Independence, MO. May 21, 2013

Front Entrance - Truman Library & Museum

Front entrance to Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, Independence, MO. May 21, 2013.

Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, 500 W. U.S. Highway 24, Independence, MO. May 21, 2013.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Bostian House

This was the home of William Bostian, a postmaster of Independence. Bess Wallace often watched over the Bostian children. William's son, Kenneth, served with Harry Truman in World War I. 602 N. Delaware, Independence, MO. Looking west. May 16, 2013.

Site of Bess Truman's Childhood Home (Existing Burr Oak Tree)

The burr oak tree is at the site of the Wallace home from 1887 to 1903. Bess frequently played under this oak tree as a child. Looking west. May 16, 2013.

Thice House


Muriel Thice received citations from three presidents, including Harry Truman, for her service as legal advisor to the local draft board. 618 N. Delaware, Independence, MO. Looking west. May 16, 2013.

Bullene/Choplin House

This home was built by Tom Bullene, a successful merchant during the 1880s. It was purchased by Robert R. Choplin in 1919, and his daughter Josephine lived here until 1997. 702 N. Delaware, Independence, MO. Looking west. May 16, 2013.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Overfelt-Johnston House

Overfelt-Johnston House. 305 S. Pleasant Street, Independence, MO. Looking East. Photographed May 14, 2013.

First Christian Church

Alexander Campbell and Barton Stone, Disciple movement founders, preached to this congregation, founded July 4, 1835 with 35 members, eight of whom were black. Alexander Procter was minister over 40 years. This neo-Roman church was designed by J.H. Feit in 1907. The church in located in the northeast quarter of the intersection of South Pleasant Street and West Kansas Avenue (the street number was not visible). Looking east. Photographed May 14, 2013.

Serendipity Bed & Breakfast

No known historical significance, just visually appealing. 116 S. Pleasant Street, Independence, MO. Photographed May 14, 2013.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Church of Jesus Christ Zion's Branch

Church of Jesus Christ Zion's Branch. 108 S. Pleasant Street, Independence, MO. Photographed May 14, 2013.

First Presbyterian Church

Looking West. May 14, 2013

Looking Southwest. May 14, 2013.

100 N. Pleasant Street, Independence, MO. The First Presbyterian Church congregation dates from 1826. The church neither divided nor closed in the Civil War. Designed in 1888 by Nier, Hogg and Byram of Kansas City, MO. Harry S. Truman first met Bess Wallace here in Sunday School in 1892.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Veterans Courtyard

Photographed May 14, 2013.

War Memorial

War Memorial located on West Maple Avenue between the Truman Memorial Building and First United Methodist Church. Looking north. May 14, 2013.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Truman Memorial Building

West side of Truman Memorial Building

South side of Truman Memorial Building

Truman Memorial Building. 416 W. Maple Avenue. This building was originally built as a memorial to World War I veterans. It served as Harry Truman's polling place. President Truman's only Independence press conference was held here on June 27, 1945.

First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church. 500 W. Truman Rd. This is one of the oldest congregations in Independence, founded in 1848. The older building (center, photo 2) was built in 1895, and Harry and Bess Truman attended occasionally. Photos 2 and 3 looking north. May 14, 2013.