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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. The mansion is worth a visit for history buffs. Special events include a black tie gala and other special events.
The Wyeth - Tootle Manor, at 11th and Charles sts., is a historical mansion. William M. Wyeth constructed it in 1879. The Gothic design was created by Eckel and Mann Architects. They gathered ideas from their European travels and built the mansion in 1883. The Tootles lived here until 1887, when the property was sold.
The mansion includes three floors and one tower. There are more than 40 rooms inside the house. The interior is decorated with beautiful woodwork, handpainted ceilings, and imported stain glass. It is possible to see what it was like living in the 19th century. The Wyeths-Tootle Mansion, located in downtown St. Joseph is a great place to visit. A history book on Huston's father William Wyeth is available if you are interested in the area's history.
Huston Wyeth was a well-known businessman and held many positions within the city. He was actively involved in the city’s arts and manufacturing 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 and past president of the Wyeth Duck Club (St. Joseph Duck Club) and the Audubon Society (St. Joseph Duck Club). He was also the president of St. Joseph Hardware Company which he owned and managed.
