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Crystal Cave Joplin Missouri
Deep beneath the bustling streets of Joplin Missouri, lies a hidden crown jewel.
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Jere & Maude Charlow House
101 S. Sergeant Avenue circa 1908 | American Foursquare
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The Legacy of Jo Kilbane: A Life of Service in Joplin
Women’s History Month featuring Mary Joanne Kilbane
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Historic Highways…Jefferson and Route 66 in Joplin Missouri
History buffs can get their kicks on Historic Route 66 & Jefferson Highway The Mother Road (1926-1985) that winds through Joplin. The route was…
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Historic HomeHomesJoplin's Great Architects
The Mayflower Apartments
602 West 5th Street English Design, reflecting | Georgian influence, and Classical Revival Architect: Albert C. Wiser | Builder: Manhattan Construction Co. of Tulsa…
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