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.

Noel House

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

First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church. 400 W. Maple Avenue, Independence, MO. Looking generally north. May 11, 2013.

The Minor House

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

Dewitt House

The Vale Mansion is a famous mansion in Independence. It is rumored to be haunted.

The Dewitt House. 412 N. Spring Street, Independence, MO. Looking west. May 11, 2013.

McCoy House

410 W. Farmer Street. Looking North.