Two of St. Joseph’s historic jewels will be the subjects of two upcoming programs at the Belt Branch.
At 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, Isobel McGowan, owner/innkeeper of the Shakespeare Chateau Bed and Breakfast, will share her story of preserving the iconic house. McGowan bought the house in 2012 and restored it to its original glory. Now the non-profit organization Shakespeare Chateau Guild is working to raise $5 million to purchase it and its adjoining property to secure its future.
At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, Frank Polleck will speak about the history of the Missouri Theater, where he has worked behind the scenes for more than 40 years. Designed by theater architects Boller Brothers of Kansas City, the building was completed in 1927 and has Art Deco and Moorish details.
Both programs will be in the library’s Community Room and are open to the public.
