Longview Farm
National Register of Historic Places

Longview Farm

Lee's Summit, Jackson County, Missouri
Listed
October 23, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85003378

About this property

Longview Farm in Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States was built by Robert A. Long. In planning the farm Long turned to Henry F. Hoit of Hoit, Price and Barnes, as he had designed Corinthian Hall and the R.A. Long Building. George Kessler was chosen as the landscape architect. The farm and over 50 other structures were built on 1,780 acres. Construction started in 1913 and completed in 1914 taking just 18 months to complete. The result is what came to be known as The World's Most Beautiful Farm. Construction workers included 50 Belgian craftsmen and 200 Sicilian stonemasons, among 2,000 other workers, to build the Longview Mansion and farm. Employing 175 people, the farm not only consisted of all the amenities to care for the Longs prize horses but also a modern dairy, including prize Jersey cows, that produced enough milk for the farm, community, and charities. Hogs, chickens, farm land for the food, as well as green houses and a manicured main yard of 225 acres, were all part of the expansive farm. Scenic and self-sufficient, the farm and dairy even included underground electricity and a 100,000 gallon water tower.

Location

11700 and 850 S.W. Longview Rd.
Lee's Summit, Jackson County, Missouri
38.90718, -94.44825

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When was Longview Farm listed on the National Register?

Longview Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 23, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Longview Farm?

Longview Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Longview Farm?

The period of significance for Longview Farm is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1913.

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