Presidential residences

An informal color snapshot of Former President Harry S. Truman with two unidentified young ladies. In the background is the former President's home in Independence Missouri. It was found in the right hand drawer of the credenza in the Former President's office.

Former President Harry S. Truman reading newspaper on south porch of the Truman home in Independence, Missouri. Same as 66-3706. Bradley Smith photographs cannot be reproduced without permission of Bradley Smith Productions; contact Library for the contact information.

Senator-Elect (Judge) Harry S. Truman, at his home in Independence, Missouri.

Harry S. Truman farm home near Grandview, Missouri.

Front view of the Harry S. Truman farm home, near Grandview, Missouri.

Barn on the Truman homestead, northeast of Grandview, Missouri. It was built in 1868. This is the main barn. It was changed in the mid-1950's after the construction of Truman Corners. The new barn can be seen in 61-67-01 and 61-67-02.

Harry S. Truman home in Independence, Missouri.

Harry S. Truman home in Independence, Missouri, covered with snow. This photo was taken sometime prior to November 1949, when the fence was erected around the property.

Beautiful 1893 photo of the George Porterfield Gates residence at 219 N. Delaware, Independence, Missouri (also known as the Truman home). Standing in front of the house is, apparently, George Porterfield Gates. Note the carriage block at the street. From: John Elliott (Duplicate by written permission of owner only.)

Left to right: George Wallace, Helen Wallace, and Maud Louise Wells sit on the steps of the front porch of the George Porterfield Gates home at 219 N. Delaware, Independence Missouri. George Wallace is Bess Wallace's brother. Helen Wallace is the child of Myra Gates Wallace, Madge Gates' sister, and Maud Louise Wells is the daughter of Maud Gates Wells, Madge Gates' other sister. From: John Elliott.