Murphysburg Residential Historic District
In 1992 the City of Joplin, Missouri, designated a portion of Sergeant Avenue as the “Murphysburg Residential Historic District.” The City expanded the district in 2004 to encompass Sergeant Avenue from First Street to Seventh Street, and Moffet Avenue from First Street to Fourth Street. In 2015 the Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted to place Murphysburg Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tea & Scandals...An Afternoon Tea with a Twist
In August of 1908, Mrs. Henry Edward (Blanch) Dangerfield hosted a high tea for the Who’s Who of Joplin. It was an elegant affair where over 50 people gathered in the commodious living rooms of the James and Mary Anne Dangerfield Home. According to the Joplin Evening Times newspaper, “Dainty, airy costumes were worn by the ladies who presented a very attractive setting.” Blanch was the daughter-in-law of the Dangerfields.
Historic Murphysburg Preservation, Inc. (HMP) hosted two afternoon teas & an After Dark Speakeasy event on Saturday, December 20.
The Bucevac family opened their home to 100 guests that day. HMP is forever grateful to this family for saving the Dangerfield house from demolition. Now, the house and memories can live on for future generations.
The Homes of Murphysburg
Katherine J. (Foley) Douthat House
531 S. Sergeant Avenue
Circa 1932
Tudor Revival
Feature: art glass
The George Lavery House
608 South Sergeant
Circa 1899
Queen Anne
Features: gable detail & hitching post
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The Olivia Hotel and Apartments
320 South Moffet 1906, Arthur Bendelari Late 19th/Early 20th Century Revival Interior: Pompeian Style Exterior: Doric columns
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