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Two Historic Houses to Join
Title
Two Historic Houses to Join
Description
The Alexander Majors House (8201 State Line) is merging operations with the John Wornall House (6115 Wornall Rd). The Majors House board will dissolve and the two historic homes will merge as one entity on January 1, 2011.
Date
2010-11-27
Object Type
Newspaper Article
The House That Never Gave Up
Title
The House That Never Gave Up
Description
Article describes the historical importance of the Alexander Majors House at 83rd and State Line, as well as the crusade for its preservation on the part of Louisa Johnston, Majors' great-granddaughter.
Date
2005-01
Object Type
Magazine Article
House Needs Major Help
Title
House Needs Major Help
Description
The death of board president Terry Chapman has left the future of the Alexander Majors Historic House uncertain. Chapman was an architect who restored the house in 1984 and personally oversaw the museum for 25 years. The board of directors has approached the John Wornall House Museum about a possible partnership as well as several local organizations. Article notes that the house is in good shape.
Date
2010-03-10
Object Type
Newspaper Article