Seeking Donations for the Restoration of the Ginger House

100 W Moore Street, Independence, MO Birthplace of Ginger Rogers

Three Trails Cottages, LLC is seeking donations for the expenses to repair and restore the birthplace
of Ginger Rogers. The home, built in 1906, is located at 100 W Moore Street in Independence, Missouri. Ginger Rogers was born in the home on July 16, 2011. Her mother, Lela, rented the home and worked nearby after being estranged from her husband.

Rogers visited the home on several occasions while she was in Independence for other events such as a tour of the Truman Library by President Truman and while she appeared at Starlight Theatre in a production of Mame in 1972. Her last visit was in July of 1994 when she appeared for Ginger Rogers Day, hosted by the City of Independence. A plaque designating this Historic Landmark was placed on the house by Mayor Ron Stewart.

Ginger visiting the house in 1942
Photo: LIFE Magazine

Once completed, the home will be open to the public for tours pending city approval for a special use permit. All contributors will receive a brick with their name on it placed on the property in new sidewalks. See www.thegingerhouse.org for more information about how to contribute and the different levels and rewards that are available.

Marge Padgitt, the director of the Ginger House, said that antique period furniture and Ginger Roger's memorabilia is also needed to complete the project. Marge is looking for a dining table and chairs, a sideboard, side tables, a queen sized bed frame, and two dressers. Memorabilia will be placed around the home in locked cases and on the walls, to tell the amazing story of Ginger Rogers.

Contact Marge Padgitt at 816-833-1602 or mp@threetrailscottages.com for more information.