The Epperson House is a historic residence located at 5200 Cherry Street in Kansas City, Missouri. The house is now part of the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Uriah Spray Epperson (1861-1927) hired eccentric French architect Horace LaPierre to design the monumental house.

Oct 31, 2023 · Built in 1920, Epperson House was the home of Kansas City insurance tycoon Uriah Epperson and his wife, Mary. The 54-room mansion cost $500,000 and was a blend of a castle and Tudor-style home.

Dec 13, 2021 · The vacant Epperson House, a Gothic Revival style mansion, sits atop a hill on the UMKC campus at 52nd and Cherry, Kansas City, Missouri.

Jan 15, 2025 · “One of the most frequent questions I get about UMKC is next steps for the Epperson House, and now I can finally share a promising answer,” said UMKC Chancellor Mauli Agrawal.

Jan 15, 2025 · From its castle-like features, elaborate woodwork and ornate stained glass windows, the Epperson House has stood the test of time as being a figure of architectural beauty in Kansas City. But...

Jan 16, 2025 · Explore the history of Kansas City's Epperson House, from its 1923 construction as a Tudor-Gothic mansion to its current planned renovation as a boutique hotel. Learn about its architectural features, reported hauntings, university usage, and preservation challenges over its century-long existence.

Jan 15, 2025 · A local group comprised of Sunflower Development Group and hospitality veteran Jen Gulvik has secured permission to proceed with a historic redevelopment project involving one of Kansas City’s most beloved assets: the Epperson House …

Jan 15, 2025 · Historic UMKC mansion will see new life as boutique hotel For more than a decade, the Epperson House — a 24,000-sqft castle-like estate — has sat empty on university grounds.

Jan 15, 2025 · The plan is to make the Epperson House a 14-room boutique hotel with amenities including a cafe, a library bar, a restaurant, an event space and a hydrothermal spa.

Jan 15, 2025 · KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wednesday morning, the University of Missouri-Kansas City announced long-awaited plans for the Epperson House. Located on the south edge of …