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History Treasure Hunt Recap
HMP celebrated Historic Preservation Month this May with a History Treasure Hunt! The hunt was inspired by Joshua Shackles book"The Explorer's Club" HMP Mission:…
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Every published article, essay, house history, event recap, and news story.
People Directory
Profiles, families, civic leaders, builders, and neighbors.
Places Directory
Homes, churches, landmarks, maps, galleries, and preservation notes.
Historic Homes
Architecture, owners, builders, and streetscapes.
Women of Murphysburg
Community builders, educators, business owners, and advocates.
Sacred Places
Churches, cemeteries, memorials, and places of memory.
Veterans Project
Military service stories connected to Murphysburg families.
Places in Peril
Preservation concerns and advocacy opportunities.
Events
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StoryAustin Allen DesignsSacred Places
United Hebrew Congregation
United Hebrew Congregation 702 S Sergeant Ave Byzantine-style Circa 1916 Architect, Austin Allen
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Joplin First Church
501 WEST FOURTH STREET First Methodist United Church Currently Joplin First Church Garstang and Rea, architect; S.C. Jones, builder Circa 1905 Gothic Revival
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Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
812 S. Pearl Avenue Late Gothic Revival Style | circa 1907
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