Living... 1916-2016: Van Pace and Roger Meyer’s Home 16vHERVOICEvJULY/AUGUST 2016 100 years ago the landscape of Yankton was much different than it is today but the house of Van Pace and Roger Meyer has stood the test of time. The house, which was first built by the Adams family has stood overlooking the Missouri River through 100 years of floods, winters, summers, the changing landscape of the town, and 3 more owners. John Cimpl did a lot of the updating of the house, such as enclosing the original porch, building the new one that is pushed out further into the yard, and renovating the basement into a hub to throw get-togethers. The Willcockson’s owned the house next and built the great room which covers the stairs that led directly into the basement from outside. Finally, Van and Roger moved into the dream home. Before even stepping foot onto the porch you can see the architecture of the house and the beautiful yard that surrounds it. From the front of the house you don’t get much of a view of the Missouri, however. The yard is full of plants and trees that make it seem almost like a cozy cottage. The porch is stone and with the windows open is a welcoming spot. The first room you walk into when you enter the house is the entrance hall, which was the original porch during the Adams time. There is exposed brick which is the original façade of the house and two push doors that are glass with wood detail. While Cimpl is the one who enclosed the porch, Van and Roger are the ones who added in the bathroom and closet. Also in the entrance hall is a print hanging on the wall that commemorates Van’s work after 9/11 for FEMA. Van, who worked for FEMA at this time, worked after the tragedy with procuring grants to help New York recover and repair. There are two doors that lead off from the entrance hall, one leading into the sitting room and one leading into the formal dining room.