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Feature 149: 420 West Farmer Street (in 2011)
Summary
Classification: Contributing.
Historic Name: Moore House.
Architectural Style: Bungalow.
Construction Date: ca. 1915.
Period 2 of Harry S Truman's Life: Establishing Community Roots, 1890-1919.
Tax Identification: 26-220-17-15.
Legal Description: McCoy Homestead, block 16, lot 13.
Description: Contributing two- and one-half story wood-frame dwelling; rectangular in shape; hipped roof with composition shingles; synthetic siding; double-hung sash wood windows; gabled roof porch with boxed cornice supported by brick posts projects from facade; uncoursed, cut stone-faced concrete foundation with daylight basement. Level corner lot with lawn; large shade trees in side and rear yards.
• Alterations: Small rear addition; siding altered.
• Contributing one-story wood-frame hipped roof garage dating from period of house construction [Feature 150].
History/Significance: William E. and Mary A. Moore probably had this Bungalow style house built around 1920. William E. Moore, born in 1877 in Kentucky, had moved to Pleasant Hill, Missouri, with his parents at age five. He worked in real estate with Christian Ott, Independence Mayor and businessman, in developing the Ott-Moore subdivision in Independence. Moore also was a fuel merchant. After Moore's death in 1939, his wife, Mary, continued to live at 420 West Farmer into the 1950s.
Note: Even though the original 2011 nomination form lists this house as “Bungalow” style, it may better be called “Prairie School” style.
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