In anticipation of the upcoming Midtown Homes Tour, I decided to share a few lovelies from a previous years tour. This neighborhood is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Roulet house was built in 1895 as a one-story Queen Anne, but was converted to a Foursquare style in 1924.
A bungalow style, the Klingner house was built in 1907. The Klingner family has owned a mortuary business in Springfield since the late 1800s.
The Mayes house began life as a typical Victorian farmhouse in 1886. It was "modernized" into an Ozarks giraffe house around 1930.
The majestic Coover house, a Foursquare style home, was built in 1907.
This darling T-plan house was owned by Rose O'Neill, of Kewpie doll fame. Built in 1900, the house has elements of Queen Anne style architecture; the spindle-work porch detailing shows elements of Folk Victorian style, as well. The house is now owned by Drury University.
The next tour of home is only two weeks away. I look forward to visiting a few more historic houses and listening for the stories they may share.
The next tour of home is only two weeks away. I look forward to visiting a few more historic houses and listening for the stories they may share.
