The Carnegie library was built in 1917-18 for $18,000. Half of the money was funded by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. The Ladies Saturday Club helped raise the remaining contributions.... The front second floor room was built for a Billiard Room. There are designed parquet floors on the first floor and stained glass windows. There is a back staircase for access to the maid's room.
Aurora, MO Historic HomesThe drive-in theatre is one of the few remaining in the area and families from Joplin and Springfield as well as farther away drive to Aurora to see movies here. It'
Aurora, MO TheatresThe Scott home was built in 1906 for $38,000 taking 20 laborers and two years to build. The light fixtures are attached to gas and electric lines.
Aurora, MO Historic HomesThe Catholic Church was built in 1905 from bricks said to have come from Verona.
Aurora, MO Historic ChurchesThe Carnegie library was built in 1917-18 for $18,000
Aurora, MO Carnegie LibrariesThe Conversation Department regulates this land of nearly 5000 acres to maintain and protect riparian habitat along Spring...