Historical Missouri Theater, a $1,000,000 1200 seat "Movie Palace" opened in 1927, residents had watched the construction for over a year of the extravagant "open air playhouse" while listing to bizarre stories of the exotic sculpture inside the building done by 20 year old Wayland Gregory. Publix Theatre Corporation, a division of Paramount, owned the gala theatre.
The road of ownership was long and rocky for the first 50 years, the building still structurally sound, had fallen into a sad state of neglect.
In 1976 a non-profit Town Hall Center, Inc, was organized by a group interested in saving the theater from demolition or conversion into a multi-cinema facility. It was their intention that the theater-serve a broad number of community purposes. Following a massive educational campaign the electorate of St Joseph voted a bond for the purchase and renovation of the theater as a city center for the performing arts. The City of St Joseph purchased the property as a city center for the performing arts in 1978.
The Missouri Theater's unique structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, as the citizens of St Joseph refused to allow destruction of one of the country's few examples of Hollywood-Oriental style. A $1.9 million renovation project was completed in 2002.
Considered to be one of the four finest theaters in the United States, this Morrish style building features include a huge Bedouin tent ceiling and many sculptures including winged bulls, gods, and archers in combat.
Theatre employees last week saved the Theatre from a disaster, when a slow burning fire was discovered in a 100-year old grand piano that had been pushed against three electrical panels.
Thanks to the St Joseph community the Missouri Theater proudly lifts its curtain as the center of our diverse arts community.
Andy DeShon is a rising star of innovation by not taking "no" for an answer, while others complained of fuel prices and global warming, Andy did something about it.
Andy became interested in electric motors when his uncle's dealership sold an electric lawnmower manufactured by General Electric. In the 1980's he began working with battery-powered forklifts in his warehouse job. In 1998, he started doing serious research and development work on his electric motors and electronics.
You can talk on the phone while you're mowing the yard, as there is no roar of the engine, any puff or exhaust. Even when the mower blade engages the lawn tractor is relatively quiet.
Andy Deshon has been tinkering with the electric tractor innovation for 20 years and has secured patents and exclusive marketing rights for his work
The charging pack for a Kubota electric tractor is the lifeline that makes Andy DeShon's creations work. It takes approximately six hours to recharge the battery, at the cost of approximately 50 cents and the battery powers all the accessories. The retrofitted tractor has the same horsepower and speed as the original.
With 14 prototypes already built, Andy has a licensing agreement with Kubota to equip its lawn tractors with the electric motors. Mr. Deshon hopes to produce 1,000 units in St Joseph the first year with his partnership with Kubota.
Mr. Deshon's tractors will be shipped to California, Colorado and Texas, where consumers are demanding alternatives with fewer emissions.
In February 2009 there was 36 single-family residential closed sales in the City of St. Joseph, compared to 46 closed sales in 2008. A breakdown of zones and the sales in each area are shown below.
St Joseph MLS is divided into 4 zones for the City of St. Joseph (in town)
**The statistics are for single family homes and do not include condo's, multi-family or out of the 4 zone areas.
Active Listings 2009 2008
NE Buchanan 114 139
NW Buchanan 237 323
SE Buchanan 29 45
SW Buchanan 92 136
Pending Sales
NE Buchanan 12 16
NW Buchanan 16 25
SE Buchanan 1 6
SW Buchanan 19 11
Solds
NE Buchanan 11 8
NW Buchanan 14 23
SE Buchanan 1 5
SW Buchanan 10 10
Average Sale Price Average Difference Days on Market
List price vs Sale Price
NE Buchanan $120,218 -27,909 145
NW Buchanan $108,943 -6250 103
Buchanan SE $29,000 -5900 94
Buchanan SW $93885 -4635 140
In comparing year over year it appears that there is a downward trend in the average sale price. The average days on market has remained fairly stable. In February 2009 there was 36 closed within the month. This is a decrease of 10 homes closed compared to 46 closed for February 2008. What must be stressed, however, is that these home figures still represent a healthy amount of sales.
When selling a home in the St Joseph Missouri area you should heavily consider on pricing your home properly and picking an agent that will create an "on-line market presence" for your home, as more and more buyers are finding their homes on the Internet.
About the author:
Dona Reynolds is a St Joseph Real Estate Broker-Sales, Certified Residential Specialists, e-Pro certified who can assist you with the purchase and or sale of real estate in the St Joseph Missouri Area. If you're relocating to or from any other area of the country, Dona connects you with a member of her team of relocation professionals in your destination, at no cost to you.
Dona Reynolds-Prudential Summers Realtors-800-279-2235
Disclaimer: All information provided by this author is strictly an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.
Home searching in the St Joseph Missouri area starts here!
Dates and Times are subject to change: please call ahead
March 1---Platte City-Platte City Community Band Concert-816 858-7040
March 7---Agency-Artifact Show, Authentic Indian Artifacts Only-Agency Community Center 816 253-9301
March 21-22---Platte City-World Language Club Antique Show-Platte County R-3 High School 816-858 2822
March 22---Kansas City-Annual Beekeeping Workshop Session 1-Midwestern Beekeepers Association 660-656-3485
March 27-28-29--St Joseph-St Joseph Lions Clubs 56th Annual PANCAKE DAYS-Army National Guard Building 816-232-5120
March 28-29---MOPACA Invitational Alpaca Show-American Royal/Hale Arena 816-720-3407
April 2-4---St Joseph-NFPB Bull Riding National Finals-Civic Center-417-924-3591
March 1-11AM--UCP 23rd Annual Chili Cookoff-Civic Arena
March 4-TBA --MO State Class 4&5 High School Basketball Sections-Civic Arena
March 6-7PM--Moila Shrine Circus-Civic Arena
March 6&7-TBA--Missouri Association of Community Theatre State Festival-Missouri Theater
March 7-10AM,3PM,7PM--Moila Shrine Circus-Civic Arena
March 8-1PM&5PM--Moila Shrine Circus-Civic Arena
March 10&11-TBA-Mo State Class 1&3 High School Basketball Sections-Civic Arena
March 14-Noon-St Patrick's Day Parade-Begins at Noyes & Frederick Avenue
March 14-2PM-Second Saturday Story Time For Children-With Admission-Remington Nature Center
March 15-7:30PM-Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight presented by PAA-Missouri Theater
March 21-8PM-Marilyn Maye in Concert presented by RRT-Missouri Theater
March 28-6PM-Apple Blossom Princess and Queen Pageant-Missouri Theater
March 27-28-29--St Joseph-St Joseph Lions Clubs 56th Annual PANCAKE DAYS-Army National Guard Building 816-232-5120
April 2-3-4-TBA-National Federation of Professional Bullriders-Civic Arena
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I am proud to say that St Joseph is my home town. I began my real estate career in the early 1980's, as my two children were almost adults, the youngest being in high school. Through the years I have been blessed with my career, clients that have became good friends, helping with not only their personal real estate needs, but their children as well. The many referrals they have given and hopefully will be blessed with many more...
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I focus on St. Joseph and surrounding communities including:
Agency, Faucett, Rushville, Easton, Dekalb, Savannah, Helena, Rosendale, Fillmore, Amazonia
I have helped move small children, pets, automobiles through the years with my RELOCATION experience and want to help you with a stress free move.
I am a active member in my community, volunteering for several organizations.
Most recently I served on the St Joseph Local Organizing Committee for the
festivals weekend, prior to the 2009 Tour of Mo stage six
Dona, Your knowledge of real estate is top notch. I have always felt 100% confident with your expertise, not only when you sold my first house but also when I purchased my second home. Peace of mind that my interests will be handled properly and professionally.
Thanks again. Debbie K.
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We needed to move in a very timely manner and Dona was prompt and had people interested in our house before the sign was in the yard. In just a matter of a few hours after listing our home that we had two couples interested. Dona was nice, speedy and looking out for our best interests. I certainly am glad the loan officer at the bank recommended you.
Sincerely, Penny A.
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We are so glad we came to your open house, it is a perfect home for our daughter. Helping us after the sale to get estimates for the repairs that needed to be done, we could not have done it without you. The professional and personal service was absolutely going the extra mile.
Thanks again, Don & Marcie
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We were in a tough market and wanted to get started on building our new home, but needed to sell our house before starting. Dona kept working hard to get our home sold and within a short time we were able to get more than what we originally had hoped for. This was our second home that Dona has sold for us and would not sell or buy a house without her. There are never any surprises with her, she always kept us informed, we highly recommend Dona Reynolds to everyone.
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I contacted Dona when I wanted to started looking for a house. I found she was dedicated to finding just what I wanted in a home. I had went to my bank and started the financing plan, but Dona showed me the bank was failing to tell me there was a "recapture rate" on that particular loan, needless to say she really knows financing. Her service was excellent in finding my house and always knew the answer for any questions I might have. Even after the closing on my house Dona contacted me to see how she could help me start a new life. Dona you really do know real estate. Lloyd B.
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