27 Best & Fun Things To Do In St. Joseph MO (Mo)
Wyeth-Tootle Mansion.
The mansion, which dates back to the late 19th-century, is filled with period furniture and art. You can arrange tours by appointment. For history lovers, the mansion is a must see. You will also find special events such a black tie gala.
The Wyeth - Tootle Manor at 11th & Charles sts is a historic home. William M. Wyeth built the mansion in 1879. Mann Architects designed it in Gothic style. They gathered ideas from their European travels and built the mansion in 1883. The Tootles lived there until 1887 when it was sold.
The mansion consists of three floors and a tower. There are more than 40 rooms inside the house. Beautiful woodwork, hand-painted ceilings and imported stained windows are all part of the interior. You can experience life in the late 19th-century. The Wyeths-Tootle Mansion, located in downtown St. Joseph is a great place to visit. The Wyeth-Tootle Mansion is located near downtown St. Joseph, Missouri. A history book about Huston’s father William Wyeth can be found there.
Huston Wyeth, in addition to his business success, held several city positions. He was active in the city’s manufacturing and arts industries. He served on the board of directors of Blue Valley Creamery Co. He was also involved with both the Waterways League of America (USA) and the American Museum of Natural History (USA). He was also a member, among others, of the Wyeth Duck Club and St. Joseph Duck Club. He was also president of the St. Joseph Hardware Company.
