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Ice Cream, Shakes & Phosphates,

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Clintons Soda Fountain Enjoy old time favorites and visit President Truman’s first workplace

By Sandy Turner The Examiner A young couple steps up to the 100-year-old marble countertop and looks over the menu posted on the wall. The inside of Clintons Soda Fountain sends the couple back in time as they’re surrounded by the images and tastes of yesteryear. It’s like a lesson in history, while enjoying an old-fashioned ice cream and soda fountain serving up something they’ve never heard of — phosphate.

The building on the historic Independence Square that houses Clintons dates back to the 1800s and over the years has been a shoe store, jewelry shop and pharmacy. When it was Crown Drug Store, a young man named Harry S Tru-

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FEATURE PHOTOS BY KAREN HACKER AT THE PORTRAIT GALLERY, 124 S. MAIN ST., INDEPENDENCE, 816-461-5400.

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man landed his first job cleaning the store before the business day for $3 a week.

If President Truman still walked the Independence Square he wouldn’t miss the chance to stop in at Clintons for a sweet treat.

Topping the menu at Clintons is Harry’s Favorite – a butterscotch sundae with chocolate ice cream.

The Buck Stop Sundae features eight different scoops of ice cream atop a chocolate brownie and topped with caramel, marshmallow sauce, hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry on top.

Local entrepreneurs Ken and Cindy McClain lay claim to Clinton’s, along with 13 other establishments on the historic Independence Square. Over the past decade the McClains have recaptured the essence of the downtown shopping and business district making it a destination for everything from fine dining to entertainment.

Among the many ice cream flavors, toppings and cones, Clintons also offers pastries, candy and an assortment of memorabilia revolving around President Truman and the history that makes Independence so unique.

Find out why the buck stops here and try a Buck Stop Sundae or Missouri Mud Pie and experience a time in history when life was simple.

Visit Clintons at 100 W. Maple. Clintons is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. Check out the complete menu at www.clintonsodafountain.com.

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a fun Independence Tourism and the Examiner want to see your best digital photos of life in Independence. Get started with your photos by celebrating Historic Preservation during the month of May. Visit our Independence sites and show us a new spin on the history that makes Independence unique. All tourism attractions and events are fair game but don’t stop there. We’re looking for creativity, artistry and photos that simply make you feel good about living in or visiting Independence. Prizes will be awarded to the top three photos in the adult category with a first place prize of $300, second place prize of $200 and third place prize of $100. Three photos will also be chosen in the youth category (up to age 18) with cash prizes of $100, $75 and $50.

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The contest begins Saturday, May 7 with Truman’s birthday celebration on the Square and runs through Saturday, September 10.

Registration, submitting photos and judging will all be done online at www.examiner.net.

For a full list of tourism attractions to spark your imagination, registration, rules and releases, go to www. examiner.net anytime after May 3.

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Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 Thursday Open to 7pm

Experience A Taste of

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The Rheinland Restaurant 208 N. Main • 816.461.5383 OPEN: Sunday & Monday 10:00-2:30 • Tues.-Sat. 10:00-9:00 www.rheinlandrestaurant.com

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portraits of the past

The Nebraska House

Written by Ted W. Stillwell My friend Christine Rinck and her husband live in a very historic old house on the north side of Independence known as the Scarrit House, located at 104 West Elizabeth. The pre civil war home was originally built and occupied by Lewis Jones, who was quite a landowner in the early days of Independence. He is probably best known for his historic Nebraska House on the Square.

Christine did some extensive research on Jones, which she chose to share with me, in hopes that I would pass it along through this column.

Since 1980, the northeast corner of Liberty and Maple Streets has been a parking lot, which sure comes in handy during Santa-Cali-Gon. But, since the very beginnings of Independence it had been the location of a hotel.

In 1825, this part of Missouri was still Indian Territory, that is, until General William Clark negotiated with the Osage.

Clark was, at that time, the superintendent of Indian affairs and helped open up this neighborhood for settlement by the Americans. Shortly thereafter, Independence was named the county seat. The legislature advertised 140 town lots to be sold at auction, but no one showed up. So, they tried a second time with free whiskey as an incentive to bring in the people - and succeeded that time!

The going price was from $20 to $43 and one of the first lots sold was on the corner of Rock Road (Maple Street) and Liberty. Joseph Roy - who was probably a fur trapper by trade - purchased the lot. He was the brother of Louis and Jean Baptiste Roy who were fur traders.

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figured he could clean up by selling whisky and a little gambling on the frontier in his dram shop on that corner. Of course, in those days a tavern also served as a general store and hotel, where they slept two and three to a bed. He served drink to the rowdy roustabouts and dusty trail riders to a point where his “den of iniquity” was often alluded to as a brothel; Roy had many brushes with the law in those early days.

Roy sold to Wilson Roberts in 1836, taking his wife and 13 daughters to live in Ray County along the Fishing River where he could once again chase beaver. Roberts ran the business for about a decade before it burned to the ground.

Lewis Jones then purchased the property and straightened up the tavern’s reputation by rebuilding it into a first class hotel on the frontier during the rip-roaring trail days. It was christened the Nebraska House and included a Chinese laundry on the third floor, and a post office on the first floor. The swanky hotel restaurant employed little black boys with huge fans to keep the pesky flies out of the customer’s dinner plates while they ate, and the chickens out of the kitchen. However, Jones was more than an innkeeper; he was a businessman, politician, and freighter on the trails. His early years in town found him as a blacksmith, he was a 49’er during the California gold rush, and was one of the founding fathers of the mule drawn railroad from the Independence Square to the Missouri River landing.

During the Civil War, the hotel was emptied of its furniture and served as a hospital during the second battle of

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Independence. Gone were the prospectors, the traders of the trails, and the settlers. The grand old hotel had seen its glory days and dwindled into a seedy boarding house by World War II and was demolished in 1980.

Ref: Lot 13, Independence Old Town, a paper by Christine Rinck To reach Ted W. Stillwell send e-mail to teddystillwell@yahoo.com or call him at 816-252-9909.

Ted Stillwell is a local artist, author, and historian that frequently contributes to The Examiner.

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‘Round The Square Independence

SQUARE

FARM & FLOWER SHOW/ TRUMAN DAY CELEBRATION

noVeL teas

25 English breakfast tea bags with a literary quote on each tag.

Great Gift for your tea-sippinG friends!

IMPORTED GIFTS & FOODS

209 N. Main • On Historic Independence Square (816) 461-6633 • Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-3 May 19, 2011

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Where to Antiques and Collectibles ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

111 N. Main • (816) 809-8535 Antiques in the Emporium Building

THE KEEPING ROOM

213 N. Main • (816) 833-1693 Antiques inside the Gateway Building

SERENDIPITY

211 N. Main • (816) 252-6161 Antiques and nostalgia

UZTABZ ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 118 S. Main • (816) 252-9100 Everything imaginable

ART & CREATIVE SERVICES FREELAND PHOTOGRAPHY

115 N. Main • (816) 836-1192 www.freelandphotography.com Images that tell a story

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PORTRAIT GALLERY

124 S. Main • (816) 461-5400 www.portraitinc.com Portrait photography

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eat, shop & play…

PRIMARY COLORS

INDEP. SQUARE ASSOCIATION

CAFE VERONA

BUSINESS PRODUCTS & SERVICES

ENTERTAINMENT

CLINTON’S SODA FOUNTAIN

109 W. Lexington • (816) 254-2106 www.primarycolorsgallery.com Art gifts, supplies and classes

CORPORATE COPY PRINT

111 S. Main • (816) 252-0400 www.corporatecopyprint.com Copy, print and creative services

DESK TOP OFFICE PRODUCTS

101 S. Main • (816) 254-9620 www.DeskTopOfficeProducts.com Office products and furniture

INDEP. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 210 W. Truman Road • (816) 252-4745 www.independencechamber.org Business organization

111 S. Main • (816) 461-0065 www.theindependencesquare.com Inside Corporate Copyprint

Since 1949

Storm Doors • Windows Screened-in Porches • Car Ports

317 W. Maple 816-252-8130 INDEP. COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

201 N. Forest, Ste. 120 • (816) 252-5777 www.ICED.org Business development

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DIAMOND BOWL 218 N. Osage • (816) 252-8003 http://www.diamond-bowl.com Bowling lanes

GAME CAFÉ

107 W. Lexington • (816) 252-7529 www.playgamecafe.com Role playing & board games

PHAROAH THEATER

114 W. Maple • (816) 836-9555 http://www.pharoahtheater.com Movie theather

FOOD & DRINK

206 W. Lexington • (816) 833-0044 www.cafeveronarestaurant.com Italian inspired cuisine

100 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 833-2046 http://clintonssodafountain.com

COURTHOUSE EXCHANGE

113 W Lexington • (816) 252-0344 http://courthouseexchange.com Fine burgers & beer since 1899

DAVE’S BAKERY & DELI

214 W Maple Avenue • (816) 461-0756 Sandwiches, burgers, pies & baked treats

ELENA’S CATERING

120 S. Main • (816) 461-1977 www.elenascatering.com BBQ and Italian

BIG JOHN’S CORNER BAR

213 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 461-9790 Drinking establishment

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Independence Farmers’ & Craft Market Independence Square corner of Truman & Main

Wednesday

5:00 AM to 1:00 PM • June - October

Saturday

5:00 AM to 1:00 PM • May - October

Hartman’s Heritage Community Market

Little Blue Parkway & Jackson Drive (between World Market and Dress Barn)

Tuesday

3:00 PM to 7:00 PM • June - September

Sunday

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM • June - September

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HEALTH & FITNESS

MAIN STREET COFFEE HOUSE

50 PLUS PHARMACY

107 S. Main • (816) 503-8388 www.mstreetcoffeehouse.com Coffee, pastries, sandwiches & more

OPHELIA’S RESTAURANT & INN

201 N. Main • (816) 461-4525 http://www.opheliasind.com Eclectic American cuisine & lodging too!

SQUARE PIZZA

208 W. Maple • (816) 461-2929 http:/www.squarepizzasquared.com Pizza

THE RHEINLAND RESTAURANT 208 N. Main • (816) 461-5383 www.rheinlandrestaurant.com Authentic German cuisine

GOVERNMENT INDEPENDENCE CITY HALL

111 E. Maple • (816) 325-7000 http://www.ci.independence.mo.us

HAIR, NAILS & BEAUTY ADAM & EVE COLLEGE OF COSMETOLOGY

214 N. Osage • (816) 252-0202 http://adamandevecosmetology.com Cosmetology School

JUST FOR YOU

208 W. Lexington Avenue • (816) 254-4777 Nail & Hair Salon

LAUREN SCOTT HAIR DESIGN CO.

212 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 836-2660 Haircuts and design

RANDAL’S FOR HAIR

209 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-4689 Hair salon

SALON 208

109 S. Main • (816) 252-6303 http://www.salon208.com Hair, nails and spa services

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211 W. Lexington • (816) 461-6546 Pharmacy & health goods

NANCY’S PLACE

104 E. Lexington Ave • (816) 252-7744 Tea, smoothies, shakes & more

PEDDLERS CYCLING & FITNESS

139 E. Lexington • (816) 254-6855 www.peddlerscyclingandfitness.com Cycling & fitness for the entire family

STUDIO ON MAIN

123 S. Main • (816) 836-8139 facebook.com/studioonmain Pilates, yoga, spinning & more

HISTORIC 1827 LOG COURTHOUSE

107 W. Kansas St. • (816) 321-7111 Historic courthouse

1859 JAIL, MARSHAL’S HOME/MUSEUM

217 N. Main St. • (816) 252-1892 http://www.jchs.org/jail/museum.html Historic jail, home and museum

BINGHAM-WAGGONER ESTATE

313 W. Pacific Ave • (816) 461-3491 www.bwestate.org Historic home and museum

CHICAGO-ALTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

318 W. Pacific • (816) 325-7955 Historic railroad depot

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST AUDITORIUM 1001 W. Walnut St • (816) 833-1000 www.CofChrist.org World headquarters, temple & auditorium

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST TEMPLE

201 S. River • (816) 833-1000 www.CofChrist.org Museum, bookstore, sanctuary and more

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PIONEER TRAILS ADVENTURES

TRUMAN HOME

219 N. Delaware • (816) 254-9929 www.trumanlibrary.org/trivia/tours.htm President Harry Truman’s home

TRUMAN HOME VISITORS CENTER

223 N. Main • (816) 254-9929 www.trumanlibrary.org/trivia/tours.htm Ticket & information center

Design Living • Fine Jewelry & Watches • Accessorize your Interior Design • Art & Gold Exchange Marc Roling - Manager

816.616.0485 115 S. Main Street Independence, Missouri 64050

500 W. 24 Hwy • (816) 268-8200 http://www.trumanlibrary.org Presidential library & museum

LILY WOLFGANG

206 N. Liberty • (816) 836-3822 http://www.lilywolfgang.com A mishmash boutique

202 N. Liberty • (816) 836-3075 Upholstery specialist

DIRECT CASKET OUTLET 210 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-0979

JOE’S SHOE & BOOT REPAIR

405 W Lexington • (816) 461-1555 Shoe and boot repair

WILD ABOUT HARRY 104 W. Maple • (816) 252-0100 http://wildaboutharryind.com Men’s accessories & furnishings

SPECIALITY ALLIN’S TAXIDERMY & ARCHERY

127 E Lexington Ave. • (816) 254-6668 Taxidermy & Archery

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SHOP & PAWN

112 S. Memorial Drive • (816) 836-3639 www.gregslock.com Lock and key service

UPTOWN BOUTIQUE 200 N. Liberty • (816) 736-7369 http://uptownboutique.bzfs.com Women’s Designer Clothing

SHOCO ALUMINUM

DESIGNER’S AVENUE UPHOLSTERY

GREG’S LOCK & KEY

205 W. Lexington • (816) 461-7819 http://b-here-now.com Home decor & design center

143 E. Lexington • (816) 833-8308 www.seufsrepair.com Guitars: repair and custom built

317 W. Maple • (816) 252-8130 Awnings, patio covers, doors, windows, siding & more

123 W. Lexington • (816) 254-1013 Game heads, birds, tanning

Gifts and novelities

BE HERE NOW

209 N. Main • (816) 461-6633 European gifts and more

CRAIG JONES TAXIDERMY

GOLD DUST TREASURES 220 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 254-4500

RETAIL

104 N. Liberty • (816) 836-0567 http://gilbertwhitney.net Specialty groceries & kitchenware

106 E. Walnut • (816) 252-9909 http://blueandgrey.com Civil war books & other related items

Jackets, award patches & pins

1500 N. Liberty • (816) 325-7430 www.vailemansion.org Historic home

GILBERT WHITNEY & CO.

SEUF’S GUITARS

GATEWAY LETTER JACKETS 213 N. Main • (816)252-5111

VAILE MANSION

Women’s Boutique featuring fun, funky & functional items

BLUE & GREY BOOK SHOPPE

http://directcasketoutlet.net Reduced cost caskets

TRUMAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM

ELIZABETH HENRY 208 W. Lexington • (816) 252-6300

SCANDINAVIA PLACE

106 S. Main • (816) 833-8663 Computer repair

318 W. Pacific • (816) 325-7575 http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/nftm Historic Frontier trails museum and store

Pick Up at 1859 Jail Museum 217 N. Main St. • (816) 456-4991 www.pioneertrailsadventures.com Historic tours in a horse drawn covered wagon

B&G COMPUTERS

JUST TAFFY

204 N. Liberty • (816) 254-2450 www.justtaffy.com Taffy, fudge and other yummies

MOCKINGBIRD HOME FURNISHINGS

108 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-0005 www.MockingbirdHomeFurnishings.com New and vintage items

SANTA FE GLASS

145 E. Lexington • (816) 254-5515 www.santafeglass.net Automotive • Residential • Commercial

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211 N Osage Street • (816) 254-0022 www.shopandpawn.com Pawn shop

THE CRAFT SHOP

111 N. Main #2 • (816) 461-0191 In the Emporium Building Affordable handmade crafts

WESTERN ARMY STORE Personalized Service Carhartt • Levis • Lee Western Boots & Work Boots Steel toe & non-steel toe Contract business welcome.

103 W. Lexington Independence, MO

816-252-4038 www.westernarmystore.com WHISPERING WINDS TRADING POST

121 E. Lexington • (816) 461-7274 Mic-0-say & Native American beads, jewelry and more

WHISTLE STOP T-SHIRTS

107 E. Lexington Ave • (816) 254-4880 www.WhistleStopTshirts.com T-shirts, hoodies, hats & more

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Courtesy of ‘Round The Square’ monthly newsletter

Owner of Antiques on the Square: Mike and Carol Robison and John and Kathy Marek When did you start your business and why? November 2, 2009 What do you sell or do? Antiques What’s unique about your business?

We have a wide variety of merchandise which allows our customers to revisit the past and add to their existing collections or start new ones.

Who are your clients? Any one at any age who appreciates the past.

What is the strangest request you’ve ever had from a customer or something that happened in your business?

The strangest thing we had happen was when a lady made her husband put a real fox stole around his neck so she could take his picture.

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Please tell me about your most rewarding or satisfying experience, your proudest moment, since you started this business.

What is really satisfying is when a person, who has been searching for that one thing which will complete their collection, finds it in our shop.

If you could change one thing about the Independence Square, what would it be?

The activities on the Square are great for the shop owner. The Corvette show and Santa-Cali-Gon makes us realize that all we need are events that will bring people to the Square. It would be nice to have one event once a month.

Even if we have simple things like a sidewalk sale, special day or night where each shop offers a discount, stays open late and people can shop for the holidays. The event doesn’t have to cost a lot of money or be a lot of work for any one person.’

To learn more about Antiques on the Square, visit their store at 101 N. Main, give them a call at (816) 252-1555 or visit their website at www.antiquesonthesquareindepmo.com

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Calendar of Events

brought to you by the Independence Tourism Department

SPECIAL EVENTS — LEARN TO MAKE MOZZARELLA & VINAIGRETTE June 7 6-8PM INTRO TO RAW FOODS Explore the basics of raw food June 14 6-8pm Gilbert Whitney 104 N Liberty Independence MO 64050 816-836-0567

“JUST SO STORIES” PUPPET SHOW Saturday, May 21 • 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Location: Puppetry Arts Institute 11025 E. Winner in Englewood $5 includes museum admission 833-9777.

TRUMAN TROLLEY May - Thur. Fr. and Sat June - Mon–Sat. Corner of Truman and Main Ride all day $1.00 Numerous stops at historical sites Reservations: 816-512-5555 www.visitindependence.com

ENGLEWOOD ART WALK 10900 E. Winner Rd. Every 3rd Friday of the Month 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Art, Fashion, Food, Fun, Music, Street Performers www.englewoodartwalk.com

NATIONAL FRONTIER TRAILS MUSEUM Museum Open Daily Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sun day12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Special workshops & presentations throughout the month. www.ci.independence.mo.us/NFTM

THE BINGHAM-WAGGONER ESTATE Historic Tours Daily from April 1st – October 31st Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m. www.bwestate.org

HARRY S. TRUMAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Visitors Center: 223 N. Main 816-254-9929 Visitors Center Open Daily 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Truman Home: 219 N. Delaware www.npd.gov/hstr HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM 500 W. US Hwy 24 Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Ongoing: Harry S. Truman: His Life & Times Truman: The Presidential Years March 10 – September 8 Steamboats to Steam Engines: George Caleb Bingham’s Missouri 1819-1879 www.trumanlibrary.org

RAKU FAMILY WORKSHOP An Interactive art experience Japanese pottery and processing Sat. May 21st 6:30 -9:00 PM $25 per adult $15 per child (12 and under) Sign up by May 18th Call 816-254-2106 www.primary colorsgallery.com

1859 JAIL & MARSHAL’S HOME MUSEUM 217 N. Main www.jchs.org

FREE MOONLIGHT MOVIES EVERY THURSDAY June 9 Kung Fu Panda June 16 Despicable Me June 23 Cars June 30 Yogi Bear Pharaoh Theater Parking Lot Corner of Liberty and Maple Movie starts at dusk

1827 LOG COURTHOUSE 107 W. Kansas Ave Open April-October Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

816-325-7431 PIONEER TRAILS ADVENTURES Oral History Tours Covered Wagon or Sleigh Rides Pickup @ 217 N. Main www.pioneertrailsadvertures.com

BINGHAM-WAGGONER BREAKFAST ON THE TRAIL June 11th Chuck wagon Breakfast served 7:00 AM to 9:00AM Enjoy live entertainment And actors in period costume $8.00 adult’s $5.00 youth under 10 816-461-3491 to purchase tickets 313 W Pacific Ave. Independence MO VAILE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Sat. June 4th Crafts and antique booths, Entertainment, Food, Children’s corner, carriage rides.

Vintage cars and strawberry treats 9AM to 4 PM Free admission to grounds.

Mansion tour $6.00 816-229-8293 M & M EXHIBIT May 1-31 Location: Bingham-Waggoner 313 W. Pacific free w/paid admission 461-3491.

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ONGOING EVENTS — LIVE MUSIC @ MAIN STREET COFFEE HOUSE Open Mic Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Music variety on Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.

107 S. Main — www.mainstreetcoffeehouse.com PORTRAIT DRAWING @ PRIMARY COLORS Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $15 per 2 hr class, supplies included www.primarycolorsgallery.com

HAZELLE ROLLINS PUPPETRY MUSEUM AT THE PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE 11025 E. Winner Rd. in Englewood Tue-Sat 10am-5pm Puppet Shows on Most Weekends www.hazelle.org THE VAILE MANSION April 1- October 31 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m. www.vailemansion.org/Welcome

TAFFY MAKING DEMONSTRATION ON AN ANTIQUE TAFFY MACHINE Every Sunday at Just Taffy 204 N. Liberty

CHICAGO – ALTON DEPOT April through October Sunday — 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday -- 9:30 - 4:30 New exhibits monthly www.chicagoalton1879depot.org

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1859 Jail, Marshal Home & Museum 217

Rheinland’s Restaurant 208

The Keeping Room/Gateway 213 Serendipity 211

Ophelia’s Restaurant/Inn 201

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Uztabz Antiques Collectibles 118 Elena’s 120 Portrait Gallery 124

W. KANSAS Log Courthouse 107

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Salon 208 109 Corporate CopyPrint 111 Studio on Main 123

PARKING

N. LYNN

Whispering Winds 121 Allin’s Taxidermy 127 Peddler’s 141 Santa Fe Glass 145

Main St. Coffee 107

S. LYNN

B&G Computers 106

Desk Top Office Products 101

Sabor Latino 111

Western Army Store 103

Game Cafe 107

Primary Colors 109

Taxidermy 123 Courthouse Exchange 113

E. LEXINGTON

S. MAIN

National Frontier Trails Museum Chicago-Alton Railroad Depot The Bingham-Waggoner Estate 2 Blocks

S. LIBERTY

Be Here Now 205

50 Plus Pharmacy 211

S. OSAGE

Englewood Arts District 2 Miles

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The Courthouse www.independencesquare.com

Nanny’s Place 104

Antiques on the Square 101

W. LEXINGTON Community of Christ Temple & Auditorium 5 Blocks 1001 W. Walnut

City Hall

The Emporium

N. MAIN

Gilbert Whitney & Co 104

E. MAPLE

N. LIBERTY

Cafe Verona 206

Big John’s Corner Bar 213 Randal’s for Hair 209 Elizabeth Henry 208

Just for You 210

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N. OSAGE

PARKING

Joe’s Shoe Repair 1 Block 405 W. Lexington

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Scandinavia Place 209

W. MAPLE Shoco Aluminum 317

Sermon Center 1 Block 201 N. Dodgion

Knitcraft Yarnshop 215

Clinton’s Soda Fountain 100

Pharaoh Theater 114

Mockingbird Home Furnishings 108

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Gold Dust Treasures 220 Dave’s Bakery & Deli 214 Lauren Scott Hair Design Company 212 Direct Casket Outlet 210 Square Pizza 208 Uptown Boutique 200

Truman Home 3 Blocks 219 N. Delaware St.

Police Station

Truman Home Visitor’s Center 223

Pioneer Trails Pickup

Just Taffy 204 Designer’s Avenue Upholstery 202

Metro Bus Stop

E. TRUMAN

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Lily Wolfgang 206 Shop & Pawn 211

Diamond Bowl 218 Adam & Eve College of Cosmetology 214

W. TRUMAN

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Independence Economic Development 1 Mile 201 N. Forest Ave.

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WhistleStop T-Shirts 107

Independence Chamber of Commerce 210 W. Truman

Wild About Harry 104

Truman Library/ Museum 1 Mile 500 W. 24 Hwy

Vaile Mansion 1 Mile 1500 N. Liberty Farmer’s Market Corner Truman & Main

Greg’s Lock & Key 1/2 Block 112 S. Memorial Dr.

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