Image of the Split Leve-style house that sits on the site of the Allen House.
Resource 517
800 North Union Street (in 2011)
Classification: Contributing.
Historic Name: Allen House Site.
Architectural Style: Modern (Split Level).
Construction Date: 1968.
Period 5 of Harry S Truman's Life: Serving as Elder Statesman, 1953-1971.
Tax Identification: 26-310-10-09.
Legal Description: McCauley Park Addition, lot 7.
Description: Contributing one- and one-half story wood-frame dwelling; irregular in shape; low-pitched hipped roof with composition shingles; board-and-batten wood siding; double-hung sash windows; concrete foundation; garage below house.
History/Significance: This house was owned by F. Carl Mesle, Jr., and his wife, Kay, in 1972 and in 1980. Note: The 2011 nomination does not elaborate on the significance of the name “Allen House Site.” –JW
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Harry S. Truman National Historic Site, Code: HSTR
800 North Union Street, Independence, Harry S. Truman National Historic Site, Jackson County, Missouri Latitude: 38.9012985229492, Longitude: -94.5307006835938