The inn is now closed but feel free to read on to see what a wonderful place it was:
On a hill overlooking downtown St. Joseph, Missouri, this original three-story 1870’s, home is a grand B&B with 4 winsome rooms. Happy to offer guests plenty of space to relax and enjoy late 19th century architecture and hospitality.
On a hill overlooking downtown St. Joseph, Missouri, this original three-story 1870’s, home is a grand B&B with 4 winsome rooms. Happy to offer guests plenty of space to relax and enjoy late 19th century architecture and hospitality.
The Museum Hill B&B is located in the
heart of St. Joseph
in the Museum Hill Historic District situated on the Missouri River bluffs. Our guests
enjoy a beautiful view of Civic Center Park and can walk to museums, shopping,
restaurants, the movie house, and even the famous Missouri Theater (Renovated
2002), home of the St. Joseph Symphony, as well as other performance art
groups. Our three-story Italianate brick home was built in the 1870's, for a
prominent grocer, George Kennard. In 1910, the house was purchased by Ernest E.
Chase of the Chase Candy Company who himself is credited as the
"inventor" of the famous "Cherry Mash" candy bar, one of
which every guests receives. Chase purchased the house
for his bride, Emma, and made numerous changes to the house, including a
massive addition in rear and wrap-around front porch with a spectacular view.
In 1995, the house was spotlighted in This Old House magazine in its "save
this old house" section. A fire in the fall of 1995, consumed the roof and
most of the third floor and did extensive damage to the entire house. What then
seemed doomed to the wrecking ball was viewed as "having lots of
potential" to handyman John Wood. His bride, Karen, reluctantly agreed to
the purchase and together they began the nearly six year journey of
restoration. John's handyman skills, many hands helped, and many prayers were
offered during the home's rejuvenation and have brought about this marvelous
achievement-a tribute to John and Karen's visionary determination and
commitment. Come feel the spirit of redemption and hope that exudes from these
130 year old walls!
Museum Hill Bed and Breakfast was one of three historic properties representing Buchanan County in "Painting Missouri", a wonderful artistic book by author Karen Glines and artist Billyo O' Donnell. Published in 2008, the book is the result of a 7 year adventure that took place in all 114 counties in Missouri. Each region depicts an oil painting showing the scenes and seasons along the highways and byways with a descriptive essay.
The recipe included in the cookbook and used by the permission of John & Karen
Wood from the Museum Hill B&B: Honey Oatmeal Bread.
This BnB (along with delicious recipes and wonderful stories) is featured in Sunrise Sunset Across America, Bed & Breakfast cookbook. Purchase it by clicking on the link in the upper sidebar. Click on the review to read more about it.
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