Survey Report: Historic/Architectural Survey of the Murphysburg Residential Neighborhood

Taylor and Taylor Associates, Inc.

Introduction: "This Historic Resource Survey of the Murphysburg residential neighborhood marked the continuation of ongoing initiatives on the part of Joplin’s municipal government and its Historic Preservation Commission to identify, document, and preserve the architectural and historical resources of this architecturally-rich southwestern Missouri community. Previous surveys were carried out over the years, and nominations to the National Register of Historic Places were prepared both for individual properties and for historic districts in other areas of the community, some as municipal initiatives and others as private-sector ventures. The City of Joplin received a grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Office under the SHPO’s Certified Local Government program. Following proper procurement procedures, the City engaged the 36 CFR 61-certified firm of Taylor & Taylor Associates to undertake the project. A contract between the consulting firm and the City was executed and in April, 2011 the project began. All aspects of the project were carried out by Project Manager David L. Taylor, who has completed similar projects in Missouri and beyond, including the preparation of three National Register historic district nominations in Joplin under previous SHPO grants. The project was completed under the oversight of Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson Nancy Morton and City Grants Manager Becky Brill, whose invaluable assistance is hereby acknowledged." Funding was provided in part by a 2011 Historic Preservation Fund grant to the City of Joplin (project number MO-11-013) administered by the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office (grant number 29-11-31932) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Joplin, Missouri is a Certified Local Government.

Survey Report: Historic/Architectural Survey of the Murphysburg Residential Neighborhood

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