Margaret Harwell Art Museum
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Possibly Related Historic Sites
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 "An Unexpected Journey Through Poplar Bluff History" linked to this site
Possibly Connected People
Wm KennedyUnverified
Mentioned in story "An Unexpected Journey Through Poplar Bluff History" linked to this site
Stephanie KnoppeUnverified
Community member whose passion for the Iron Mountain Depot influenced the project's direction toward preservation
Mentioned in story "An Unexpected Journey Through Poplar Bluff History" linked to this site
Rhonda HillisUnverified
Community member who shared stories about the Historic Rodgers Theatre and its past
Mentioned in story "An Unexpected Journey Through Poplar Bluff History" linked to this site
Margaret HarwellUnverified
LLM identified as "namesake/honoree" — "The museum is named in honor of Margaret Harwell and continues her legacy of supporting the arts in Southeast Missouri."
Details
- Era Active
- 1990s
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