Lester and Norma Dent House

The Lester and Norma Dent House, also known as the House of Gadgets, is a historic residence located in La Plata, Missouri. Built in 1941, this one-and-a-half-story home showcases Modern Movement architecture with its brick and asbestos siding, gable roof, and Cape Cod cottage design. It was the residence of renowned pulp-fiction author Lester Dent, who lived from 1904 to 1959. The house was recognized for its historical significance and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, making it an intriguing destination for tourists and researchers interested in literary history and architectural styles.