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The Harvey M. Vaile Mansion is located at 1500 North Liberty Street in Independence, Missouri. Built in 1881 for businessman Harvey M. Vaile, it is a locally significant example of Second Empire architecture.

Aug 14, 2025 · Built in 1881 for Colonel Harvey Merrick Vaile and his wife, Sophia, the residence was designed by Kansas City architect Asa Beebe Cross and inspired by a large home the Vailes visited …

The 31-room mansion includes 9 marble fireplaces, spectacular painted ceilings, flushing toilets, a built-in 6,000-gallon water tank, and a 48,000-gallon wine cellar. This mansion is one of the best …

The historic Mansion is beautifully restored and open for tours. Built by Colonel and Mrs. Harvey Vaile in 1881, it was "the most princely house and the most comfortable home in the entire west," the Kansas …

Step inside Vaile Mansion in Independence, MO, where Victorian luxury meets eerie legends. Explore the towering architecture, lavish rooms, and a past filled with scandal, wealth, and mystery. A must …

Purchase tickets at the door. No reservations needed for individuals or small groups. We accept cash or credit cards. Adults $15.00 (Christmas tours) Children ages 6-12 $5.00 For group tours of 15 or more …

This 30-room mansion, built in 1881 by frontier business tycoon Harvey Vaile, is recognized as one of the finest examples of Second Empire Victorian architecture in the U.S. The opulent estate boasts …

We are a 19th century Victorian Mansion and Level 1 Arboretum located in Independence Missouri. We are one of 2 combination Historical Mansions and Arboretum's in the country.…

Following Vaile’s death in 1894, the estate went through years of legal disputes among heirs. In the decades that followed, the mansion was repurposed for various uses, including as an inn, a private …