J. H. Christopher oversaw the construction of the Estes Hotel, which was located at the southeast corner of Holden across from the Union Pacific depot in December of 1905.

ID: 689 ~ Source: Journal Democrat December 22, 1905 ~ Creator: Journal Democrat December 22, 1905 ~ Date: December 22, 1905

This file appears in: Historic Pertle Springs Warrensburg Missouri Tour 1901-1921

This file appears in: Historic Pertle Springs Warrensburg Missouri Tour 1901-1921

Historic Pertle Springs Warrensburg Missouri Tour 1901-1921

By University of Central Missouri Department of History

After 1900 Christopher turned to hosting County Fairs and Sunday School Conventions and focused on improving Pertle Springs. In 1902 Christopher funded the construction of a new depot at the Dummy terminal, a new boat house, and a merry-go-round.…