Vaile Mansion
Independence, United States

Exterior only
Visible from the street; the inside is private.
Find out more
- OfficialOfficial website↗
- Heritage registerNational Register of Historic Places↗
- Further readingAtlas Obscura↗
The Harvey M. Vaile Mansion, built in 1881 in Independence, Missouri, stands as a locally significant example of Second Empire architecture. Constructed for businessman Harvey M. Vaile at 1500 North Liberty Street, the house exemplifies the ornate aesthetic of its era. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969 and designated locally in 2002, the mansion now operates as a public museum, preserving its architectural heritage for visitors.
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- Type
- mansion
- Heritage
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
- Place
- Independence, United States
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