Schroeder Residence - Boonville, MO
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N 38° 58.160 W 092° 44.623
15S E 522201 N 4313404
Another building outside the many historic districts in Boonville, but included in the historic survey.
Waymark Code: WM16Q3H
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2022
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County of house: Cooper County
Location of house: 4th St. & Walnut St., NW corner, Boonville
Built: 1891
Architectural Style: Queen Anne
Architect/Builder: A.D. Howard
Original Occupant: Alfred D. Howard
"Built: 1891
Style/Design: Queen Anne
Abstract indicates that the structure was built by Alfred D. Howard as his residence in 1891 but was lost by mortgage default in 1905. In 1907 it was purchased by Martha E. Varnum and remained in the Varnum family till 1937 when it was purchased by Ben Smith Sr., an abstractor and realtor, as his residence. During this ownership "modernization"
took place and the structure lost much of its architectural integrity. In 1978, Mark Van Patten bought the residence and because of a vocational transfer sold it to Gary Schroeder in 1979. The Schroeders are currently restoring the structure's exterior. The Schroeder residence sits on the site of a previous dwelling that was in existence from 1847 to 1891.
"The primary façade (E) is embellished by a projecting rectangular bay (N) which has a gable cap with skews with fishscale and jigsaw shingles, and a circular corner tower (S). The central entrance has an ornate surround with fluted pilasters and wide entablature. Windows are generally 1/1, attenuated and shuttered. Some are paired. The S façade has a 1 story pent roofed, rectangular
bay window and a basement level garage entrance. Extending to the W is a 1 story pent roofed addition (N bay) and a pent roofed enclosed
porch (S bay). The front façade has recently been painted and restored. Interior features include hardwood floors, 9½ foot ceilings, and a mahogany newel-balustrade at the staircase. Mahogany is also used to accent the fireplace mantle. The rear addition
is a master bedroom added c. 1937.
"The residence sits on the NW corner of 4th and Walnut Sts., facing E onto 4th. There is an alley to the W and a ground level garage to the S. No outbuildings are associated with the property." ~ Boonville Historic Survey PDF pages 607-610
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