Long ago on independence square (Lee's Summit: whole, wife, live)

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

That place at 520 w Maple was called, at least at one time, the Three Trails Hotel.

I vaguely recall when it was opened under that name but cannot recall if it was a real hotel or a bed and breakfast type.

In the days of my youth it was more of an extended stay sort of place, but I rarely had to send the cops over, so their clientele must have been well-behaved. At one time My Beloved and I toured part of it while new owners were refurbishing, perhaps in the late 80s or early 90s.

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

I never knew about this hotel until I drove by it a few years ago. I was sort of disbelieving a hotel could get by in an out of the way place like this.

I would be curious if they get a lot of out of town church traffic.

I recall seeing on the Examiner web site over the past several months where they applied to the city for a liquor by the drink license and were turned down. Rates are from 75 to a little over $100 depending on the time of the week.

It is more of a B&B type place. It is popular with some church ladies groups for retreats, and with some tourists for its proximity to historical attractions. At one time the building was the Center Stake Office for the RLDS church. Perhaps that explains its current name.

If y'all jump back to the 1868 Bird's Eye map of good ol' Independence you'll find a church in that block, number 14 on that map.

[MRG Dallas]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

Y'all need a new mystery to solve, so my graduation year is it. I have already revealed enough for the discerning mind to figure it out!

Way too easy, MAD !! I won't even have to wild guess "Lee's Summit Rd" for this one lol.

[MRG Dallas]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

In the days of my youth it was more of an extended stay sort of place, but I rarely had to send the cops over, so their clientele must have been well-behaved. At one time My Beloved and I toured part of it while new owners were refurbishing, perhaps in the late 80s or early 90s.


It is more of a B&B type place. It is popular with some church ladies groups for retreats, and with some tourists for its proximity to historical attractions. At one time the building was the Center Stake Office for the RLDS church. Perhaps that explains its current name.

If y'all jump back to the 1868 Bird's Eye map of good ol' Independence you'll find a church in that block, number 14 on that map.

Yeah I was kind of stunned by discovering the hotel also. But it does make some sense for the history buffs that would like B&B places. Wouldn't mind checking it out on my next trip there.

[MRG Dallas]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

Miss Nora Witthar, chemistry teacher and Miss Ellis Clement, physics and math teacher lived in one or the other of those buildings.

I remember a good number of these teachers:

William Chrisman High School In Memoriam Faculty & Staff

Joseph Benson was principal at the old school on Maple the only year I went there in 1956-57. I believe he became the principal when the new school opened in the 57-58 school year.

Well that explains the abundance of older ladies in the neighborhood, certainly makes sense for teachers to live near the school and with all the shopping/conveniences so near by. No wonder the place was creepy, all those teachers living there lol. I can almost hear the rulers slapping the desks!

I saw a couple more names from the list at the Maplewood Apts. With all the rentals close to the HS, I'm sure many others were within short walking distance to work.

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by MRG Dallas

Way too easy, MAD !! I won't even have to wild guess "Lee's Summit Rd" for this one lol.

Yeah, prove it! I double-dog dare you!!!

[MRG Dallas]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

Yeah, prove it! I double-dog dare you!!!

Ok . I'll take that bet . . btw, did you happen to "buy" any souvenirs at the Truman "Centennial" in 1984?

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by MRG Dallas

Ok . I'll take that bet . . btw, did you happen to "buy" any souvenirs at the Truman "Centennial" in 1984?

Nope, but I wish I had. Once again my frugality interfered...

[WCHS'59]

I missed the centennial completely. In fact did not know that it had occurred until MRG mentioned it and then went searching.

[MRG Dallas]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

Nope, but I wish I had. Once again my frugality interfered...

Hmmm...looks like my play on words failed. "Buy" "Centennial" = red white and blue tassel ?

[SilverDoc]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

Nope, but I wish I had. Once again my frugality interfered...

Originally Posted by MRG Dallas

Hmmm...looks like my play on words failed. "Buy" "Centennial" = red white and blue tassel ?

Was the play on words an attempt to draw out the answer to the mystery question?