Historic Turner Hall
518 Vine Street
Boonville, Missouri 65233
Description
A restored 1895 german hall with victorian front porch. Large original
entry doors lead to arched vestibule. Ballroom has refinished original
hardwood floors. The Ballroom is surrounded by eight archways leading to
carpeted side wings.
General Information
Capacity 204 persons (seated at tables)
20-60" round tables (seat 8 each)
3-30" x 72" tables
2-30" x 96" tables
10- 4' X 8' Movable stage platforms
History
Built in 1847 as the first brick Baptist Church west of St. Louis. Purchased
in 1895 by BoonvilleTurn Verein. Remodeled in
victorian style by St. Louis architect. The Turners added wings onto each
side of building, proscenium stage area and barroom in back. Served as
Four Square Gospel Church from 1932. Sold to Lloyd Geiger Sr. 1936 used
as Central Furniture till 1970. Served as a warehouse till 1990. Purchased
in 1992 and restoration began by David Oswald. Grand Opening as rental
hall October 1997 by David and Lesley Oswald.
Rental Rates
$200.00 (each 4 hour block)
Deposit/Reservations
$175.00 damage/security deposit required for reservation.
Hall rent due two weeks prior to date reserved.