As with most older homes a fascinating, connected story involves former inhabitants of a residence. The narrative of how …
Masonry Preservation Demonstration with Peter Wollenberg
Saturday, October 6 | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Historic Schifferdecker Home | 422 S. Sergeant, …
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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 …
JHN Neighborhood Ice Breaker
Joplin Historical Neighborhoods (JHN) invited the Murphysburg neighborhood to cool off with a sweet treat on Saturday, …
The German Connection
Interestingly enough, two of the more distinguished names in Joplin had a common birthplace. Charles Schifferdecker and …
A Foot in the Door: Higher Education and Women at the Turn of the Century
At the turn of the century there was considerable conversation concerning women’s roles in society. By 1900, over four …
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Kansas’ Loss is Missouri’s Gain
Robert Smith Bader states in his book, Prohibition in Kansas, In 1880, Kansas became the first state to write into …
Celebrating Young Artists
On May 21, 2018, JHN honored the winners of the 2018 Joplin Fair Housing Month Poster Contest at the Edward Zelleken …
Schifferdecker Windows Used at Bob Yapp Workshop
Nine windows from the Schifferdecker home were used at Bob Yapp's Window Restoration and Weatherization Boot Camp, …
JHN Media Visit Day
Joplin Historical Neighborhoods (JHN) officially announced the start of this historic preservation project on Monday, …