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Wyeth-Tootle Mansion.
This sprawling mansion from the late 19th century features antique furnishings and art. On request, tours are offered. History buffs should visit the mansion. You will also find special events such a black tie gala.
The Wyeth - Tootle Manor, at 11th and Charles sts., is a historical mansion. William M. Wyeth built it in 1879. It was designed in Gothic style by Eckel and Mann Architects. The family's European travels led to many ideas for the mansion that was built in 1883. The Tootles owned the house from 1887 until 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. The interior allows visitors to experience the life of a late 19th-century resident. The Wyeth–Tootle Mansion is found in St. Joseph, Missouri. If you are interested to learn more about the history of the area you can also find a book by William Wyeth on Huston, his father.
Huston Wyeth was a well-known businessman and held many positions within the city. He was active in the city’s manufacturing and arts industries. He served as president of the Humane Society of St. Joseph, and on the board of Blue Valley Creamery Co. He was also involved at the American Museum of Natural History and the Waterways League of America. He was also a member, among others, of the Wyeth Duck Club and St. Joseph Duck Club. He also served the presidency of the St. Joseph Hardware Company.
