Joplin, Missouri · A neighborhood worth knowing
Murphysburg
History Guide
Beautiful homes. Remarkable people. Stories waiting to be discovered. Get to know the architecture and history of Murphysburg, one page at a time.
Free digital edition · 52 pages · PDF, 26 MB
Discover the homesColor photographs & architecture
Meet the peopleThe lives behind the addresses
Connect with the pastMurphysburg & Joplin history
A look inside
More than beautiful houses.
A neighborhood of stories.
From a Queen Anne mansion to the distinctive Pink House, discover the details that make each place its own. Here are three pages to begin with.
Queen Anne · Page 16
The Zelleken House
A grand home, a family story, and the details of its distinctive architecture.
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Spanish Mission Revival · Page 39
The Pink House
Meet the Francis and Nettie Sharp House, a memorable part of the streetscape.
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An architect’s home · Page 7
The Allen House
Discover the home and story of Joplin architect Austin Allen and his wife, Belle.
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Murphysburg History Guide
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