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Sunday, June 2, 2013

Lewis-Bingham-Waggoner Estate

Bingham Waggoner Mansion, Independence, MO. May 15, 2013.

Above are the south and west sides of the Bingham Waggoner Mansion in Independence, MO.  John Lewis built the original six room house in 1852. George Caleb Bingham resided here from 1864-1870, painting "Martial Law"-Order No. 11 while in residence. 

"Martial Law"-Order No. 11

W.H. Waggoner, co-owner of the Waggoner-Gates Mill, and his descendants owned the property from 1879-1976, expanding the estate to its present size between 1895-1899.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.



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