Temple Lot Sign

Sign at the east side of the Temple Lot discussing the significance of the site. 200 S. River, Independence, MO. May 24, 2013.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Visitors' Center

Note the close proximity of this "Utah Mormon" facility to the Community of Christ Temple and Auditorium. The nearby Temple Lot is an important piece of real estate to both churches. 937 W. Walnut, Independence, MO. May 24, 2013.

Community of Christ Auditorium

The large building with the green roof is the Community of Christ Auditorium. 1001 W. Walnut, Independence, MO. 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.