UMKC Architecture program moving out of Epperson House

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UMKC Architecture program moving out of Epperson House

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The UMKC Architecture program is moving out of Epperson House to Katz Hall.

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Ah, I took a few classes in Epperson House. Memories. Should of taken more geology classes instead of those urban planning classes and I might of had a shot at a PG now, oops.  :)

Most enjoyable classes I ever took, though.
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WOW!!! :shock:  Epperson House was such an awesome place to study and work.  Being a former student/Alumni of UMKC's Architecture department, I know first hand, the charm and appeal that Epperson House offered to students.  Having a haunted mansion for your studio (that's classroom for you non design and art students  :wink: ) was such an amazing experience. 

Full time design student had full access to the House 24/7 and we studied, worked, played, and even slept there. I made some life long friends there as well and Epperson House was part of that experience.
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I wonder what they are going to do with Epperson House now?
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I had classes in Epperson way back when it was used by the Conservatory.  The perfect old house - rooms set a few steps up or down from others, all the wood paneling, the great room, the balcony over the great room.
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FangKC wrote: I wonder what they are going to do with Epperson House now?
IMHO, they are going to make into administrative offices and meeting rooms.  Epperson House is an actual mansion where they converted the typical rooms into smaller or odd shaped classrooms.  The studio spaces on the 2nd floor had bathrooms in between them :D  There are some larger rooms where typical classes can be held but the there's not too many of them.

I remember a bunch of us said we would buy Epperson House if they ever decide to sell or try to demolish it, but none of us are "Starchitects" just yet with the cash flow :D
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warwickland wrote: Ah, I took a few classes in Epperson House. Memories. Should of taken more geology classes instead of those urban planning classes and I might of had a shot at a PG now, oops.  :)

Most enjoyable classes I ever took, though.
PG???

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Highlander wrote: PG???

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PG
P.G.

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As a guy who was just accepted to UMKC's Urban Planning program, why did you want to take geology instead of urban planning? Just curious.
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UMKC Seeks Partner to Restore Historic Epperson House
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The Request for Interest calls for proposals “to complete the historic restoration of the Epperson House exterior, interior public spaces and grounds; along with a strategic renovation and repurposing of the private spaces for compatible market-rate revenue-generating office or hospitality uses that support the urban engagement mission of UMKC, the desire of the community to see the house restored and the interests of the developer while covering the operating costs of the facility.”
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https://www.umkc.edu/news/posts/2020/fe ... house.html
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I attended classes in that house in the '70s when it was being used by the conservatory. It is the house of my dreams. Literally. Staircases up and down partial floors off long halls. Balcony overlooking the great room. Most beautiful, fanciful house I've ever seen. Yes, I've seen Biltmore. Haven't seen the Hearst castle.
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Don't bother seeing Hearst Castle if its beauty you seek. Its a bizarre collection of a megalomaniac, something Putin might have somewhere in Crimea.
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UMKC Seeks Ideas to Revitalize Historic Epperson House
UMKC is seeking ideas to save and revitalize the Epperson House, a vacant, century-old former mansion on its campus that’s been a repeat nominee on Historic KC’s most endangered list.
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“A collaboration among philanthropic, state, and local officials, developers, and preservationists will be necessary for a full restoration and 21st-century adaptive reuse of this local landmark.”
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“It was built to the finest standard of its time,” Gauthier said. “Cosmetic things need to be fixed, but the parts of the building that are primary from a historic tax credit point of view, they’re in good shape.”

Gauthier said the old mansion’s layout lent itself to be potentially repositioned as an event and conference center. The three-level building once had a swimming pool on its ground level and has a flexible, open floor plan that could serve a variety of uses.

It’s main floor still has many of the features of its days as a residence including the former library, living room, smoking room, dining room and an indoor-outdoor terrarium. The third floor is a honeycomb of bedrooms, bathrooms and hallways.

One of the major challenges to restoring and reusing the old mansion is retrofitting it to meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The mechanical systems also must be upgraded.

Gauthier estimated it would cost $8 million to $12 million to renovate Epperson for new uses.
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UMKC is asking parties interested in submitting ideas for Epperson to contact Bill Haverly, university director, facilities planning design & construction, at w.haverly@umkc.edu. Proposals will begin being reviewed at the end of January.
https://cityscenekc.com/umkc-seeks-idea ... son-house/
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The Request for Interest calls for proposals “to complete the historic restoration of the Epperson House exterior, interior public spaces and grounds; along with a strategic renovation and repurposing of the private spaces for compatible market-rate revenue-generating office or hospitality uses that support the urban engagement mission of UMKC, the desire of the community to see the house restored and the interests of the developer while covering the operating costs of the facility.”

Interested parties should contact Robert A. Simmons, associate vice chancellor for administration, at simmonsr@umkc.edu or 816-235-1354.
https://www.umkc.edu/news/posts/2020/fe ... house.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epperson_House

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Haven't they been doing this off an on for years
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Yes. I have a feeling at this point they are going through the motions of appearing to find ways to save it so when they demolish it they can say "hey, we tried."
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Bro...I would not wanna fuck with that house! That thing is haunted and I have seen weird things at night there when I do my nightly walks passing it as a student. Don't mess with it!!

The hauntings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epperson_House#Hauntings
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