Garth Woodside Mansion, Victorian mansion in Hannibal, Missouri.
Garth Woodside Mansion is a three-story Italianate building with a wraparound porch and intricate carved woodwork throughout. The spacious interior rooms contain furnishings and objects from that period.
The house was built in 1871 by a wealthy businessman who made his fortune in lumber and banking. It reflects the economic growth of this river town following the Civil War.
The house shows how wealthy families lived during this era, with rooms designed for different social gatherings and activities. Visitors can see how residents spent their time, from formal entertaining to everyday routines.
The property operates as a bed and breakfast with guest rooms in the main building and additional cottages on the grounds. Visitors can explore the entire estate, which preserves several outbuildings from the 1800s.
Four of the original six outbuildings survive on the property, including the houseman's quarters and a barn. These functioning structures offer a practical look at the daily operations of a large estate in the 1800s.
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