Richardsonian Romanesque Mansion in St. Louis, Missouri
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2014
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The imposing stone structure designed by Frederick Bonsack for Brown Shoe Company founder George Warren in 1897, sits on a lot-and-a-half in St. Louis' premier neighborhood, known around the world for its fine examples of turn-of-the-century mansions. Step through the front door and the old world, money is no object craftsmanship is apparent. The rosewood paneled reception hall features an Italianate mosaic floor, original frescos, Corinthian pilasters and a grand rosewood staircase.
Property ID: 7BB6W2
Back in 1989, I lived / worked on Portland Place for a short time, and managed the private residence at #13. (It's the white French 'chateauxesque cottage' designed by W. Albert Swasey in 1895 for William K. Bixby, supposedly the wealthiest man in St. Louis at the time. This was the home featured on the cover of Jules Hunter's book about Westmoreland and Portland Places.)
Every evening I'd walk both streets, sometimes a couple of times around the neighborhood, and there never was a time when I wasn't in complete awe of these beautiful works of art and the brilliance that went into designing them and making them function. There was a evening/night security person named Dennis - a super 'stand-up' guy .. sometimes he'd walk the neighborhood with me.. and share stories about the homes and about the neighborhood. I have fond memories of this very unique and stunning place.
So cool. The lounge on the staircase landing is wild! Several bathrooms have very old fixtures--even one ribcage shower. The house is 1897. If not original, those fixtures went in within the first decade or were restored from old stock. The bathroom sinks are era-appropriate--original or restored. A couple of the toilets and bathtubs are decidedly not the trendy versions of antique things, but are the just-kinda-old-looking antique things. The bedrooms are small by current standards and some appear to have original detailing. The dressing closet off one isn't new. The sizes of the upstairs rooms match the era. It doesn't look like this beautiful design has been very adulterated. The kitchen has obviously not been terribly messed with--a sign that the other floors may well remain unmolested, too. Incredible, gorgeous home!
What a magnificent mansion! Well maintained and opulent! Spared no expense on every detail. Refreshing to not see it abandoned and sitting in decay! Bravo!
A museum beautiful. Love it.
extraordinary!!!! I couldn't have dreamed up a more beautiful house!
Stunning area.....you've arrived!
Beaucoup de charme, intérieur, extérieur. Ca doit dater du XIXème siècle, c'est très beau . En 1.39, très attractif. On a envie de monter cet escalier.
Le reste très beau, parfois quand même un peu sombre.
Merci pour cette visite
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Beautiful 💖💖💖
My dream
Do you take Visa and Mastercard?
In french, we say : LA CLASSE.
なんて美しい家・・。
Мокрое пятно лишнее:). Остальное - симпатично.
The outside and the downstairs have so much character. I doubt that the bedrooms and the bathrooms have anything original left!
I feel the need to smoke a cigar
Is it haunted?
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!! ;-)
sapphireblue222
Yes a lot of history in that house. If it is haunted hopefully with good spirits.
This was first a church. Look for secret passages- underground possible
It looks a little like some churches because Richardsonian Romanesque was a popular style for churches, but it was never a church--just a mansion. www.nytimes.com/2014/07/24/greathomesanddestinations/homes-for-sale-in-st-louis-pennsylvania-and-california.html?ref=greathomesanddestinations#slideshow/100000003009847/100000003009852