Oct 31, 2023 · Built in 1920, Epperson House was the home of Kansas City insurance tycoon Uriah Epperson and his wife, Mary. The 54-room mansion cost $500,000 and was a blend of a castle and Tudor-style home. The Eppersons were patrons of music and the arts.

Jan 15, 2025 · A local group comprised of Sunflower Development Group and hospitality veteran Jen Gulvik has secured permission to proceed with a historic redevelopment project involving one of Kansas City’s most beloved assets: the Epperson House …

The Epperson House is a historic residence located at 5200 Cherry Street in Kansas City, Missouri. The house is now part of the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Uriah Spray Epperson (1861-1927) hired eccentric French architect Horace LaPierre to design the monumental house.

Jan 15, 2025 · Insurance tycoon and meat-packing businessman, Uriah Epperson, ordered the 52-room, 24,000 square-foot Tudor-Gothic mansion built at 5200 Cherry Street in 1920 at a cost of $450,000 - equivalent...

Jan 15, 2025 · From its castle-like features, elaborate woodwork and ornate stained glass windows, the Epperson House has stood the test of time as being a figure of architectural beauty in Kansas City. But...

Jan 15, 2025 · If you’ve ever wandered through UMKC’s campus, you’ve probably come across the sprawling lawn and castle-like facade of the Epperson House.Built in 1920 by insurance tycoon Uriah Epperson, the 24,000-sqft, 54-room mansion was eventually acquired by the University of Missouri Kansas City and has sat empty for over a decade...

Jan 15, 2025 · UMKC on Wednesday announced that Sunflower Development Group, together with hospitality veteran Jen Gulvik, were chosen to renovate the Epperson House at 5200 Cherry St. as a 14-room boutique...

Jan 16, 2025 · Explore the history of Kansas City's Epperson House, from its 1923 construction as a Tudor-Gothic mansion to its current planned renovation as a boutique hotel. Learn about its architectural features, reported hauntings, university usage, and preservation challenges over its century-long existence.

Jan 15, 2025 · The historic Epperson House on the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus is getting a facelift. The Sunflower Development Group and Jen Gulvik, who has extensive experience in hospitality...

Jan 15, 2025 · The historic Epperson House, owned by the University of Missouri-Kansas City, is expected to be transformed into a boutique hotel with a spa, restaurant and cafe.