518 Vine St.  

        This building was originally built as a church for the First Baptist Church of Jesus Christ in Boonville.  In appearance it was a 1 ½ story Greek Revival structure containing two front façade entrances on a porch having 6 steps.  The building has also housed the Four Square Gospel Church, Turner Hall, Geiger Furniture Store, and the offices of the Gygr-Gas Company.  Today it has been restored as Turner Hall and is used for community functions, weddings and other parties.  Built in 1847, a large brick one-story section was added before 1900.  By 1910 the brick one-story side wings were added and a one-story brick section to the rear which was used as a stage.  The primary façade has a frame pent roofed addition over the original stoop and a concrete block foundation to the east.  The east and west reflect the semi-circular windows with soldier course.  The structure’s brickwork has been cleaned.  Significant both architecturally and historically on a local level, this structure is important as an early church and cultural hall.

Funding for this page was provided by Boonville Tourism Commission

This page was constructed by:

Amanda Dodson

This site is listed on the National Register Historic Places.

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