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Museum Hill
Bed&Breakfast has a fascinating
History
On a hill overlooking downtown
St. Joseph, Missouri, the original three-story 1880s Italianate
Mansion was built for a prominent grocer named George Kennard. In
1910, the house was purchased by Ernest E. Chase, owner of the Chase
Candy Company who "invented" the famous "Cherry Mash" candy bar. In
the same year, Mr. Chase commissioned the construction of a grand
addition to the south end of the home. Two of our guest rooms are
located in this 1910 addition.
You can read about
us
inside This Old
House, October 2002 edition.
Twice, the house was spotlighted
in "This Old House" magazine in its "save this old house" section,
in 1995 and in 2002, and in the Missouri Life
Magazine.
A fire in the Fall of 1995 had
ripped the roof off the third story and caused extensive damage
throughout the home. The house was condemned, and what then seemed a
remains doomed to the wrecking ball was viewed as having "lots of
potential" to John Wood. His newly-wed bride, Karen, reluctantly
agreed to the purchase, and together they began the nearly six-year
journey of restoration. John's handyman skills, many helping hands
and a lot of prayers brought about this renovation achievement - a
tribute to John and Karen's visionary determination and commitment.
From Mansion to condemned and restored to a Mansion
again.
Located in the historic Museum
Hill District of St. Joseph, Missouri, this architectural gem with
its original woodwork preserved offers four elegant guest rooms each
with private bath and beautiful furnishings. Enjoy a full breakfast
and a well-stocked guest kitchen. You can walk to restaurants,
shopping, museums, an art gallery, a movie theatre, and the symphony
as well as other performing art shows in the famous Missouri
Theatre.
Your
hosts: John & Beth Courter
Today, John and Beth Courter own
and manage the Museum Hill Bed&Breakfast. John is a retired Navy
veteran after 21 years as a hospitality specialist traveling the
world. His education includes school at the Culinary Institute of
America in St. Helena, California. He is a Certified Executive
Hospitality Manager from the American Lodging Institute. John does
event consulting and volunteer work as a mentor for students in the
hospitality industry in his spare time.
Beth is retired from a 21 year
US Postal Career. She has been called Betty Crocker and Martha
Stewart from all friends and family. She loves decorating,
consulting and interior design. She is a Red Hatter and Former Vice
Chair of the Christian Women's Organization in Pomona,
California.
Beth and John want you to enjoy
a distinct and unique experience unequal to any other while staying
in St. Joseph at their Museum Hill Bed and Breakfast. Take a step
back in time as you enjoy the historical St. Joseph's most elegant
homes. Enjoy the most magnificent view of the city, take a leisure
stroll downtown, relax with a glass of wine on the porch, enrich
yourself in time travel visiting all 12 museums while staying in a
130 year old house that is literally a museum in itself. Welcome to
St. Joseph, Missouri. Make your stay a memorable one full of "going
back in time" beginning by staying at Museum Hill
Bed&Breakfast.
We look forward to
meeting you.
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