Moss (J.B.) Residence, 906 Sylvanie, Photos (7), c. 1992

Photograph

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St. Joseph Museums

J.B. Moss Residence, 906 Sylvanie, c. 1992: Copyright: 2018.2.175A Moss (J.B.) Residence, 906 Sylvanie, c. 1992
J.B. Moss Residence, 906 Sylvanie, c. 1992

Copyright: 2018.2.175A Moss (J.B.) Residence, 906 Sylvanie, c. 1992

Name/Title

Moss (J.B.) Residence, 906 Sylvanie, Photos (7), c. 1992

Entry/Object ID

P2018.2.175

Description

Moss (J.B.) Residence, 906 Sylvanie, Photos (7), c. 1992. Seven color snapshots of three story red-brick mansion that sits on elevated site at the corner of 9th & Sylvanie. It is known for its turrets and roof garden. Built between 1889 and 1891. In 2019 it is the home of Barbosa's Restaurant serving Mexican cuisine. https://www.flickr.com/photos/i_dig_doug/24035372106 Josiah B. Moss was a leading citizen of St. Joseph during its golden age. He served as Vice-president and Treasurer of the Dougherty & Moss Lumber Company as well as Vice-president of Commercial Bank. The home was designed by Harvey Ellis. Harvey Ellis – architectural designer, illustrator, and artist – is widely credited as one of America’s most talented designers of the 19th century. No one knows exactly when Harvey Ellis arrived in St. Joseph, but he joined the architectural firm of Eckel and Mann by 1889. J. B. Moss had insisted that Eckel & Mann incorporate specific elements he had seen while on vacation in Europe, specifically a “roof garden" like one he had seen in a house overlooking the Bay of Naples, a brick pattern recalling the Doge’s Palace in Venice, and a doorway penetrating the foundation in the manner of a country house he had seen in England.” The home is the best example of Ellis’ residential work in St. Joseph.

Collection

Marshall & Melanie White

Made/Created

Artist

Mr. and Mrs. Marshall White

Date made

1992

Place

City

St. Joseph

State/Province

Missouri

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Print, Photographic

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Nineth Street & Sylvanie Street, Sylvanie Street, 906, Moss Residence, Sylvanie Street

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Printsize: 3½" x 5"

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Mar 20, 2019

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Josiah B. Moss

Person or Organization

Harvey Ellis

Provenance

Notes

Photos taken by the donor, Marshall White, who was reporter for the St. Joseph News-Press and pursued an interest in local history and architecture.