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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Noel House

Noel House. 409 N. Pleasant St, Independence, MO. May 14, 2013.

The Minor House

The Minor House. 314 N. Spring Street, Independence, MO. Looking west. May 11, 2013.