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This once gorgeous High Victorian Italianate house is in need of much TLC.
Built c. 1883 as a two story, four bay, ‘running bond’ brick masonry side hall townhouse; it was renovated during WWII into several smaller “sleeping rooms” with kitchenettes. At one time the most noted resident was a nurse who worked at Sister’s Hospital and preformed nurse’s assistance work out of her apartment caring for live-in elderly patients.
Built for Harvey Campbell who was associated with Tootle Hosea Dry Goods House, he was one of seven sons of Charles Campbell. The home was later owned by a series of people including Henry Buckingham (who named the home Buckingham House) one of the officers of the German American National Bank, and Mrs. Meta Bode Long – sister of St. Joseph benefactor George Bode (See George Bode Houses on this site).
The house shows off its segmental arched openings with carved straight-sided stone hood molds and prominent dropped keystones. The corners of the front façade are decorated with quoins. Two thirds of the front projects outward and is set off by the quoins at each edge. The south wall is highlighted by a large bay window.
Located in the middle of the block on an alley, this 2,600 square foot residence is in the center of the Harris Addition National Historic District and is listed as a contributing structure. Therefore the rehabilitation expenses could be eligible for the 25% Missouri State Historic Tax Credits.
Contact: St. Joseph Preservation, Inc.
816-232-8300 or E-Mail: sjpi@ccp.com
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