Patrick S. Kenney, builder of the infamous Kidder Mansion, was a well-respected early Caldwell County pioneer. Given his rise in prominence, his fall was even more unexpected and shocking. The Rise of P. S. Kenney Kenney, an Irish emigre, began his career as a merchant, successfully running one of the first stores in Kidder. Kenney … Continue reading Loss of Mansion Leads to Murder
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The Kidder “Slave Mansion”…It’s Gonna Need a New Name
Gary Mielke family, Sept. 1974, just prior to the demolition. The house, locally referred to as the “Kidder Slave Mansion,” was built by Patrick S. Kenney between 1870-1876. It was located approximately 1/10 mile North of the intersection of NW Grandview and Kenney Drive, just southwest of Kidder, Mo. There are many stories connected with … Continue reading The Kidder “Slave Mansion”…It’s Gonna Need a New Name
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