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Wyeth-Tootle Mansion.
The mansion, which dates back to the late 19th-century, is filled with period furniture and art. On request, tours are offered. History buffs should visit the mansion. You will also find special events such a black tie gala.
Historic mansion, the Wyeth-Tootle Manor is located at 11th & Charles sts. Built in 1879 by William M. Wyeth, it was designed by Mann Architects in Gothic style. They gathered ideas from their European travels and built the mansion in 1883. The Tootles lived there until 1887 when it was sold.
The mansion includes three floors and one tower. The house boasts more than 40 bedrooms. Beautiful woodwork, imported stained glass, and hand-painted ceilings are just a few of the features found in the interior. You can experience life in the late 19th-century. Near downtown St. Joseph, Missouri is the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion. 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, in addition to his business success, held several city positions. He was actively involved in the city’s arts and manufacturing industries. He was president of St. Joseph's Humane Society and served on its board. He was involved in the Waterways League of America as well as the American Museum of Natural History. 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.
