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.

Bullene/Choplin House

This home was built by Tom Bullene, a successful merchant during the 1880s. It was purchased by Robert R. Choplin in 1919, and his daughter Josephine lived here until 1997. 702 N. Delaware, Independence, MO. Looking west. May 16, 2013.

Overfelt-Johnston House

Overfelt-Johnston House. 305 S. Pleasant Street, Independence, MO. Looking East. Photographed May 14, 2013.

First Christian Church

Alexander Campbell and Barton Stone, Disciple movement founders, preached to this congregation, founded July 4, 1835 with 35 members, eight of whom were black. Alexander Procter was minister over 40 years. This neo-Roman church was designed by J.H. Feit in 1907.  The church in located in the northeast quarter of the intersection of South Pleasant Street and West Kansas Avenue (the street number was not visible). Looking east. Photographed May 14, 2013.

Serendipity Bed & Breakfast

No known historical significance, just visually appealing. 116 S. Pleasant Street, Independence, MO. Photographed May 14, 2013.

Church of Jesus Christ Zion's Branch

Church of Jesus Christ Zion's Branch. 108 S. Pleasant Street, Independence, MO. Photographed May 14, 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.