Preserving Joplin's Rich History - Joplin Historical Neighborhoods, Inc.

Death @ 422

As with most older homes a fascinating, connected story involves former inhabitants of a residence. The narrative of how they lived is an important detail, but also of note, is their passing. In many cases, former owners died in their homes. The majestic home at 422 S. Sergeant was, itself, no stranger to death. The Schifferdecker Family The year 1915 ...
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Masonry Preservation Demonstration with Peter Wollenberg

Saturday, October 6 | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Historic Schifferdecker Home | 422 S. Sergeant, Joplin FREE | Please register via the form below. Learn about the intricate process of preserving brick and stone, and get an up-close view of the masonry restoration at the historic Schifferdecker home with expert conservator, Peter Wollenberg. Peter Wollenberg is the founder ...
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JHN Media Visit: Façade Restoration Update

Joplin Historical Neighborhoods (JHN) announced the start of the slate roof reconstruction at a media visit day on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the JHN worksite in Joplin. Brad Belk, JHN Preservation Director and Curator, began the day with an update on the restoration of The Schifferdecker Home and Carriage House and The Zelleken Home and Garage (scroll down for ...
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JHN Mission

Joplin Historical Neighborhoods, Inc. (JHN) was established to preserve and memorialize the rich history and Victorian architecture of three homes in the Murphysburg Historic District, providing living history museums of the formative days of Joplin, Missouri.

JHN Vision

During the spring of 2017 David and Debra Humphreys purchased three significant Joplin properties in the Murphysburg Historic District: The Schifferdecker House at 422 S. Sergeant Avenue, The Zelleken House at 406 S. Sergeant Avenue, and The A. H. Rogers House at 623 W. Fourth Street. In collaboration with resident Joplin historian Brad Belk and restoration architect Michael Englebert Griffin, the Humphreys have established plans to restore these historic architectural properties to their original significance. Once fully restored, the properties will be open to the public for educational tours, special events, and historical research activities, offering a glimpse into Joplin’s Victorian past.

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Stay up to date on all facets of the restoration project and follow its progress here.