(From Historic Joplin Preservation Commission)This year’s Historic Preservation Awards shine a light on people who help protect and honor some memorable buildings and stories that make Joplin special.
The awards program, established in 2019 by the City’s Historic Preservation Commission, celebrates and recognizes the extraordinary efforts of individuals and groups who make significant contributions to historic preservation in Joplin.
Rick Bussey received the Murphysburg Award for restoring the century-old home at 402 N. Wall Ave. This brick and stone home was built by a prominent miner in Joplin. The home sat vacant for a number of years before Bussey bought it and renovated it.
The 2025 Jeff and Carolina Neal Award was given to David Glenn for preserving the 1916 Missouri Pacific train station that was located at 10th and Main streets. Scheduled for demolition in the late 80’s, Glenn purchased the building and took down the Carthage stone building to then reassemble it near the 2900 block of Range Line Road. The restored depot has housed a brewery and several restaurants at this location.
The Leslie Simpson Award went to sisters Emily and Kay Ellis. These ladies provided historical portrayals of women from the late 1800s and early 1900s at various events and activities, working closely with Historic Murphysburg Preservation, Inc., and other groups.
During one holiday season when the City of Joplin offered window space to organizations, the sisters participated in the Murphysburg’s window display as live models. The sisters have since moved to Kansas City but left a historic impression on Joplin during their time here.
This awards program is biannual, with nominations open in the spring of odd-numbered years, and is offered by the Joplin Historic Preservation Commission. Mayor Keenan recognized May as Historic Preservation Month during the event, presenting the group with a Proclamation.
This awards program is biannual, with nominations open in the spring of odd-numbered years, and is offered by the Joplin Historic Preservation Commission. Mayor Keenan recognized May as Historic Preservation Month during the event, presenting the group with a Proclamation.
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