Walker-Woodward-Schaffer House, Historic residence in Palmyra, Missouri, United States.
The Walker-Woodward-Schaffer House is a two-story brick residence in Palmyra featuring a hipped roof and decorated cornices. The structure displays Italianate design with a front verandah and an additional rear wing that extends the living space.
The residence was built around 1868 and gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The house represents the residential style that developed in Missouri during that era.
The house is known as the Jane Darwell Birthplace, after the actress born here who later won an Academy Award for her role as Ma Joad in The Grapes of Wrath. The name links the building to her; the interior is not open, as this is a private residence.
The house is located in downtown Palmyra and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should be aware this is a private residence, so access may be limited to exterior viewing.
The house is also known as the Jane Darwell Birthplace, after the actress who won the 1940 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Ma Joad in The Grapes of Wrath. The National Register listing dates from 1984.
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