May 25, 2023
1500 North Liberty Street, Independence, MO, USA
Original Owner: Harvey M. Vaile Architect: Harvey M. Vaile Birth: 23 Jan 1831 Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont, USA DEATH 4 Jun 1894 Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, USA Harvey Merrick Vaile was the son of Harvey & Elizabeth Sprague Vaile. In his lifetime he was a Lawyer, Journalist, and U.S.Mail Contractor. The Vaile Mansion was completed in 1881, and built by Asa Beebe Cross for Harvey Merrick & Cecilia Sophia Vaile. It cost $100,000 which had gas heat, and electricity. The 31 room mansion includes carrara fireplaces, spectacular painted celings, flushing toilets, a built-in 6,000 gallon water tank, and a 48,000 gallon wine cellar. Mahogany wood was used in the house & the stables. He had a greenhouse with 4 full time gardeners. This mansion is one of the best examples of Second Empire style architecture in the United States. Mr. Vaile passed away June 4, 1894 from a stroke at home. His funeral was at the Vaile Mansion. Here are photos of the Strawberry Festival & Vaile Mansion
1500 North Liberty Street, Independence, MO, USA
Original Owner: Harvey M. Vaile Architect: Harvey M. Vaile Birth: 23 Jan 1831 Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont, USA DEATH 4 Jun 1894 Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, USA Harvey Merrick Vaile was the son of Harvey & Elizabeth Sprague Vaile. In his lifetime he was a Lawyer, Journalist, and U.S.Mail Contractor. The Vaile Mansion was completed in 1881, and built by Asa Beebe Cross for Harvey Merrick & Cecilia Sophia Vaile. It cost $100,000 which had gas heat, and electricity. The 31 room mansion includes carrara fireplaces, spectacular painted celings, flushing toilets, a built-in 6,000 gallon water tank, and a 48,000 gallon wine cellar. Mahogany wood was used in the house & the stables. He had a greenhouse with 4 full time gardeners. This mansion is one of the best examples of Second Empire style architecture in the United States. Mr. Vaile passed away June 4, 1894 from a stroke at home. His funeral was at the Vaile Mansion. Here are photos of the Strawberry Festival & Vaile Mansion
May 25, 2023
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May 25, 2023
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May 25, 2023
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Brick Story
