Historic Rivercene is a
Large Mansion
Built by
The Industrious River Boat Baron
Captain Joseph Kinney.
A look back...Historic Rivercene, on the
National Historic Registry, is a large mansion built by the industrious
riverboat baron, Captain Joseph Kinney. His fleet carried passengers and
freight from New Orleans to Montana. A single trip netted Captain Kinney
$50,000, which he used to build and furnish Rivercene. The home has eleven
imported marble fireplaces, 300-pound walnut front doors, a hand-carved
mahogany railing for the grand staircase, and eleven bedrooms. The State of
Missouri copied the architectural plan of Rivercene for the present
Governor's Mansion.
Rivercene was featured on Home & Garden TV, was
the subject of an NBC documentary, and has been featured in numerous
magazines.
In
1992, Kinney's great-granddaughter sold Rivercene and serious restoration
begun. Rivercene B&B opened in May, 1993 only to be devastated in July by
The Great Flood! In 1994, Rivercene was reopened, and in 2004, sold to the
Alter family, after Bill Alter retired from the Missouri House of
Representatives. This magnificent mansion will capture you with its
character, history, and period style. Come and experience the history with a
stay at Rivercene Bed & Breakfast. It will turn your occasion into a special
memory!
Beautiful rooms/suites for one to six guests. Queen beds; private baths
and/or showers, or whirlpool for two.