Community of Christ Emblem

Community of Christ emblem on west side of Temple. June 3, 2013

Unfortunately, this emblem is on the west side of the Community of Christ Temple. At the time I took this photo, the west side was still in shadow.  It would be several hours before the sunlight would shine on this emblem, so I decided to go ahead and take the photo, hoping that it would turn out reasonably well.

The Stone Church

The Stone Church, 1012 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. Looking north. June 3, 2013.

I wish I had arrived a little later in the morning. Unfortunately, the sunlight was not yet shining on the south side of the church when I took this photo.

Sign at Stone Church

Sign at Stone Church, 1012 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. June 3, 2013.

Presumed Cornerstone of Stone Church

I presume that this is the cornerstone of Stone Church, 1012 W. Lexington, Independence, MO.  I wish that I had arrived a little later in the morning, since the sunlight had not yet hit the south face of the church. This photo probably would have turned out better with direct sunlight.

Stone Church Engraving

Engraving in Stone Church, 1012 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. June 3, 2013.

Stone Church Sign

Sign for Stone Church. Looking southwest. June 3, 2013.

View of Temple

Community of Christ Temple from W. Maple Ave., Independence, MO. Looking southwest. June 3, 2013.

Temple Lot (Looking N)

Temple Lot looking North. Stone Church, back. Independence, MO. May 24, 2013.

Temple Lot Plaque

Plaque in concrete on the south side of the Temple Lot. May 24, 2013.

Temple Lot (Looking S)

View of the Temple Lot looking South. Community of Christ Auditorium, back. May 24, 2013.

Temple Lot

View of the Temple Lot looking southwest. 200 S. River, Independence, MO. Community of Christ Auditorium, left. May 24, 2013.

Community of Christ International Headquarters

The Community of Christ Church is the former Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 201 S. River, Independence, MO. May 24, 2013.

Liberty Street Community of Christ Church

Local Community of Christ Church. A passerby said that he was here in 1948 and saw this church being built. 416 N. Liberty Street, Independence, MO. May 15, 2013.

Vaile Mansion

Designed for Harvey M. Vaile, operator of Star Mail routes, by Asa Cross of Kansas City, this Second Empire style house was described in 1881 as "one of the most costly and beautiful residences" in the county. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  1500 N. Liberty, Independence, MO.  May 24, 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.

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.

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.