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Possibly Related Historic Sites
City Light & Water Works BuildingUnverified
Poplar Bluff's electric light utility — born as a private company organized in 1896 by S. S. Hartzell, and transformed into a city-owned municipal plant by 1917 that helped earn Poplar Bluff the title 'Best Lighted City in Missouri.'
Mentioned in story "From Controversy to Civic Pride: The Story of Poplar Bluff's Municipal Light Plant" 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
McCabe RestaurantUnverified
A prominent late 19th-century dining establishment near the Union Depot, known for its choice cuisine and reputation among railroad travelers along the Iron Mountain route.
LLM identified as "publisher of holiday supplement that featured the restaurant" — "Featured prominently in the December 8, 1898 Poplar Bluff Republican Holiday Supplement, the restaurant was praised for its 'choice cuisine,' excellent service, and reputation among railroad travelers along the Iron Mountain route."
Bank of Poplar Bluff (1886)Unverified
One of the leading financial institutions in Southeast Missouri, organized in 1886 and documented in the 1898 Poplar Bluff Republican Holiday Supplement as standing 'pre-eminent' among regional banking houses.
LLM identified as "Publisher of the 1898 Holiday Supplement that documented and photographed the Bank of Poplar Bluff" — "Organized under Missouri banking laws in 1886, the institution was described in the December 8, 1898 *Poplar Bluff Republican Holiday Supplement* as standing 'pre-eminent' among regional banking houses."
The Gibbons HouseUnverified
One of Poplar Bluff's most fashionable late 19th-century hotels, operated by Mrs. M. Gibbons and praised for its refined accommodations and superior cuisine.
LLM identified as "Publisher — newspaper that documented and promoted the Gibbons House in its Holiday Supplement edition" — "recognized in the December 8, 1898 Poplar Bluff Republican Holiday Supplement as a fashionable and highly respected establishment serving tourists, traveling businessmen, and long-term guests visiting the city."
Geo. Begley Hardware & UndertakingUnverified
One of Poplar Bluff's most prominent 19th-century commercial establishments, offering hardware, farming implements, machinery, and undertaking services since 1878.
LLM identified as "Publisher of the Holiday Supplement that documented and described the business establishment" — "Described in the December 8, 1898 Poplar Bluff Republican Holiday Supplement as one of the leading firms in the city..."
Boyden Land CompanyUnverified
A regional real estate and land abstract business serving Butler and Ripley counties from offices in Poplar Bluff and Doniphan, active by 1898.
LLM identified as "Publisher — newspaper that documented and mentioned the Boyden Land Company in its Holiday Supplement" — "The firm was mentioned in the December 8, 1898 Poplar Bluff Republican Holiday Supplement, placing it among the notable commercial enterprises of that era."
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.
LLM identified as "Publisher of article documenting the Opera House" — "Described in the Poplar Bluff Republican's December 8, 1898 Holiday Supplement as a 'handsome brick structure' built on 'approved architectural plans' with elegant interior decorations"
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- Era Active
- 1890s
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