Harris House

Harris House is a residential building in Sedalia featuring the characteristic style of late 1800s American homes. The structure displays multiple gables, uneven wall surfaces, brick on the lower level with different materials above, and decorative wooden elements including spindle work and colored glass windows.

The building was constructed during the 1890s when Queen Anne style became popular among wealthy American families. This architectural movement blended older European influences with new industrial-age building methods and materials.

The house reflects how wealthy Victorian families lived and decorated their homes in American towns during the 1890s. Walking through and around it shows what mattered to them: craftsmanship, ornament, and displaying success through architectural choices.

Access to the house is generally available through scheduled tours or special openings. Check ahead for visiting times, and prepare yourself for narrow staircases and small rooms typical of homes from this period.

The house mixes brick on the ground floor with different materials on upper levels, reflecting industrial-age building experiments. This approach allowed builders to balance cost concerns with the durability and looks people wanted in their homes.

Location: Sedalia

Architectural style: Queen Anne style architecture

GPS coordinates: 38.70611,-93.23500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03