Ivy Terrace
Ivy Terrace, also known as the Gov. Lawrence V. (Lon) Stephens House , is a historic home located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1893, and is a 2 1/2-story, Queen Anne style frame dwelling. It sits on a foundation of rough limestone blocks. It features a rounded tower, wraparound verandah, high and irregular roof, fish scale shingles, and asymmetrical facade. Lon Vest Stephens occupied the dwelling while serving as Missouri State Treasurer, for three years prior to becoming governor in 1897.[2]:2, 8
Ivy Terrace | |
 Ivy Terrace, August 2014 | |
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| Location | 500 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, Missouri |
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| Coordinates | 38°34′26″N 92°9′57″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1893 |
| Architect | Opel, Charles |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 90000426[1] |
| Added to NRHP | March 16, 1990 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1] It is located in the Capitol Avenue Historic District.
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- Stacv Sone (October 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Ivy Terrace" (PDF). Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2016-11-01. (includes 13 photos from 1989)
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