Historic Poplar Bluff
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Southern Missouri & Arkansas (S.M. & A.) / Original Frisco DepotUnverified
Poplar Bluff's first purpose-built passenger railroad depot, constructed in 1901–1902 by the Southern Missouri & Arkansas Railroad and heavily damaged by the devastating May 9, 1927 tornado. It was replaced by the present Spanish Mission-style Frisco Depot, completed in December 1928.
Mentioned in story "A Visit to the MO-ARK Regional Railroad Museum — and the Story of Poplar Bluff's Depots" linked to this site
Frisco Railroad Depot (Railroad Museum)Unverified
Spanish Mission-style passenger depot built in 1928 by the Frisco Railroad to replace the original 1901–1902 Southern Missouri & Arkansas depot destroyed in the May 9, 1927 tornado. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, it now serves as the home of the MO-ARK Regional Railroad Museum.
Mentioned in story "A Visit to the MO-ARK Regional Railroad Museum — and the Story of Poplar Bluff's Depots" linked to this site
Crown HotelUnverified
Hotel operated by Mary Frisbie, reportedly housed railroad ticket office.
Mentioned in story "Antonio "Tony" Dal Sasso — From Italy to the Crown Saloon of Poplar Bluff" linked to this site
Residence of Harry I Ruth Jr.Unverified
Residences associated with Harry I Ruth Jr. (1895–1940), son of Harvey Isaac Ruth and Vice President of Ruth Lumber Company per the 1919 city directory.
Mentioned in story "Harvey I. Ruth and the Early Lumber Industry of Poplar Bluff" linked to this site
Residence of Harvey Isaac RuthUnverified
Residence associated with Harvey Isaac Ruth (1865–1915), president of Hargrove & Ruth Lumber Company and prominent early Poplar Bluff lumber businessman.
Mentioned in story "Harvey I. Ruth and the Early Lumber Industry of Poplar Bluff" linked to this site
Ruth & Hargrove TramUnverified
A logging railroad constructed in the early 1890s to transport logs from timber regions southwest of Poplar Bluff to the Ruth & Hargrove Mill, later abandoned as trucks replaced rail transport.
Mentioned in story "Harvey I. Ruth and the Early Lumber Industry of Poplar Bluff" linked to this site
Ruth & Hargrove MillUnverified
Large spoke and handle manufacturing mill established in the late 1880s by Harvey I. Ruth and Charles H. Hargrove, supplied by logs transported via the Ruth & Hargrove Tram.
Mentioned in story "Harvey I. Ruth and the Early Lumber Industry of Poplar Bluff" linked to this site
Ruth & Mengel Realty CompanyUnverified
Real estate firm operating from the same address as Ruth Lumber Company, likely handling land and timber-related property transactions for the Ruth family business network.
Mentioned in story "Harvey I. Ruth and the Early Lumber Industry of Poplar Bluff" linked to this site
Ruth Lumber CompanyUnverified
Successor lumber company to the earlier Ruth family timber interests, operating from 214 Poplar Street and listed in the 1919 Poplar Bluff city directory.
Mentioned in story "Harvey I. Ruth and the Early Lumber Industry of Poplar Bluff" linked to this site
Hargrove & Ruth Lumber Company OfficeUnverified
Office of one of Butler County's early lumber enterprises, operating during the region's timber boom with connections to large spoke, handle, and logging operations along the Black River.
Mentioned in story "Harvey I. Ruth and the Early Lumber Industry of Poplar Bluff" linked to this site
T. F. Ray's Hardware StoreUnverified
Hardware and furniture business owned by Thomas Franklin Ray, who came to Poplar Bluff around 1900.
Mentioned in story "From Newspaper Editor to Hardware Merchant: The Life of T.F. Ray" linked to this site
Margaret Harwell Art MuseumUnverified
Art museum and gallery featuring monthly exhibits of local and Missouri artists.
Mentioned in story "An Unexpected Journey Through Poplar Bluff History" linked to this site
Mark Twain School (Poplar Bluff Museum)Unverified
Neo-Classical school building that served as Poplar Bluff's main high school from 1910-1951, now home to the Poplar Bluff Museum.
Mentioned in story "An Unexpected Journey Through Poplar Bluff History" linked to this site
Wright-Dalton-Bell-Anchor Department Store BuildingUnverified
Built in 1927-28 to replace the four-story Wright-Dalton store destroyed in the 1927 tornado, this two-to-three-story brick department store with terracotta embellishments became a cornerstone of Poplar Bluff's retail district.
Mentioned in story "An Unexpected Journey Through Poplar Bluff History" linked to this site
Fraternal Opera HouseUnverified
A handsome brick opera house considered one of Poplar Bluff's proudest public buildings, bringing traveling theatrical companies to Southeast Missouri and later operated by I. W. Rodgers.
Mentioned in story "An Unexpected Journey Through Poplar Bluff History" linked to this site
Iron Mountain Railroad DepotUnverified
Historic railroad depot built in 1910 with a notable cast concrete staircase, now serving as a railroad museum.
Mentioned in story "An Unexpected Journey Through Poplar Bluff History" linked to this site
Criterion TheaterUnverified
Historic movie theater located west of Broadway and Pine, separate from the Rodgers Theatre.
Mentioned in story "An Unexpected Journey Through Poplar Bluff History" linked to this site
Rodgers TheatreUnverified
A beloved Art Deco movie palace that has entertained generations of Poplar Bluff residents since opening its doors in 1949.
Mentioned in story "Randy Travis "More Life Tour" at the Historic Rodgers Theatre" linked to this site
Kennedy's GalleryUnverified
Photography studio operated by W.H. Kennedy, documenting early Poplar Bluff and the 1927 tornado.
Mentioned in story "The Kennedy Collection – Volume I" linked to this site
Details
- Era Active
- 1950-1970
Sources
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