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Month: January 2024

1859: Charles Gibson And Waverly Place

A description of Waverly Place by an enthusiastic real estate broker, on behalf of Charles Gibson. It appeared in the Daily Missouri Republican of June 23, 1859:

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Author MikePosted on January 14, 2024January 14, 2024Categories Historic Places, History of Lafayette Square, Short Essays (500-1000 Words)Tags Charles Gibson, Waverly Place4 Comments on 1859: Charles Gibson And Waverly Place

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