1260 E Walnut Street, Springfield, MO 65802

Experience the grandeur of history in this meticulously restored Italianate-style home, nestled on approximately 1.3 acres of lush landscape offering 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 4090.74 square feet of living space in main house and 1461.88 of addtnl space in the Carriage House. Originally commissioned in 1866 by Waldo. C. Booth, who arrived in Spfld by carriage just after the Civil War to establish his hardware store on the town square, this home was completed in 1869 using only the finest materials, a testament to its quality over 155 years & just 6 owners. Laura Ingalls Wilder watered her horses here on their numerous journeys to Jones Spring. Abundant natural light floods the interior, accentuating the graceful hardwoods, soaring ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Entertain guests in the spacious living room & charming parlor, each featuring a fireplace, or host elegant dinners in the formal dining room with its own fireplace. Original mahogany mantels with such detail in parlor … read more …