by Joshua Shackles | Mar 12, 2025 | Places
The Olivia Apartments Discover the Dark and Storied Past of The Olivia Once hailed as “the handsomest apartment house in the West,” The Olivia was a symbol of Joplin’s early prosperity—a lavish five-story masterpiece of marble, oak, and fine dining. But behind its...
by Joshua Shackles | Mar 12, 2025 | Crime
The Infamous Life of William Schmulbach A Life Marked by Violence, Law Enforcement, and Legal Battles Few figures in early 20th-century Midwestern history embody the paradox of law and lawlessness quite like William Schmulbach. A man who wore the badge of a merchant...
by Joshua Shackles | Mar 12, 2025 | People
Patrick Murphy Discover the Legacy of Joplin’s Founding Father Long before Joplin became a bustling city, one man’s vision set the foundation for its prosperity—Patrick Murphy. A determined Irish immigrant, Murphy transformed his early hardships into a legacy of...
by Joshua Shackles | Mar 12, 2025 | Places
Joplin Carnegie Library Uncover the Legacy of Joplin’s Carnegie Library For over a century, the Joplin Carnegie Library stood as a beacon of knowledge, culture, and progress. Funded by Andrew Carnegie’s vision of free public libraries, this architectural masterpiece...
by Joshua Shackles | Mar 12, 2025 | Places
House of Lords Discover the Untamed History of Joplin’s Most Notorious Saloon For decades, the House of Lords stood at the heart of Joplin’s boomtown era—a grand saloon, gambling hall, and brothel that became the epicenter of power, scandal, and legend. It was where...
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