Museum has been open since about 1943. I didn't know about it. Being recently featured in a magazine nudged my attention that there was such a museum. Still, I thought I'll probably never get to see in person….well, I recently toured this fine example of a Victorian charmer from the GILDED AGE. The building that is today the Campbell House was built in 1851 and was the first home built on Lucas Place. Robert and Virginia Campbell were the third owners when they bought the house in 1854, but the history of the ground goes back even further.
Saint Louis prides herself with this beautiful example of Victorian CHARM
in the Downtown area in Lucas Place, the lost neighborhood of the Gilded Age.
I should think any location would be delighted to have such a beautiful place to share with the public. Walking through her was a eye opening Field Trip for me to get better acquainted with a time era that truly did exist in the United States of America.
Rang the doorbell and was greeted by pleasant people
who collected my $8 for a hour long tour.
Through this massive door which leads to the Entryway
we went.
A beautiful Gasolier hangs in the Entryway
and Hallway.
Original Bust
Stenciling on wall is the original design and color.
After sanding the walls took place, the original stenciling design was discovered. During remodeling, actual paint chips were given to a company that had original paint formulas and could replicate the original stenciling colors.
Also, in a Parlour painting of Mrs. Campbell, the stenciling is in the background of the painting showing the way it was. This answered my questions as to what this fine place's color themes may have looked like back in 1854.
Our Tour Guide Dennis pointing to a actual circa 1885 Entryway photograph
taken by one of the Campbell's Sons.
I found Dennis to be very informative and pleasant.
~Looking Downward At Carpet~
Decorating 101 made easy.
The colors found in the carpet mimic the other colors on the Entryway walls. One way to pull an area together is to repeat wall colors from the room elsewhere such as in the floor coverings that coordinate with the walls.
in the Downtown area in Lucas Place, the lost neighborhood of the Gilded Age.
I should think any location would be delighted to have such a beautiful place to share with the public. Walking through her was a eye opening Field Trip for me to get better acquainted with a time era that truly did exist in the United States of America.
Rang the doorbell and was greeted by pleasant people
who collected my $8 for a hour long tour.
Through this massive door which leads to the Entryway
we went.
and Hallway.
Original Bust
Stenciling on wall is the original design and color.
After sanding the walls took place, the original stenciling design was discovered. During remodeling, actual paint chips were given to a company that had original paint formulas and could replicate the original stenciling colors.
Also, in a Parlour painting of Mrs. Campbell, the stenciling is in the background of the painting showing the way it was. This answered my questions as to what this fine place's color themes may have looked like back in 1854.
Our Tour Guide Dennis pointing to a actual circa 1885 Entryway photograph
taken by one of the Campbell's Sons.
I found Dennis to be very informative and pleasant.
Decorating 101 made easy.
The colors found in the carpet mimic the other colors on the Entryway walls. One way to pull an area together is to repeat wall colors from the room elsewhere such as in the floor coverings that coordinate with the walls.
~Looking Upwards Toward Ceiling~
INSIDE the HOME are most of the original furniture and artifacts that were retrieved at a Auction. Through the years individuals have also returned items to this Saint Louis House Museum.
Thank you for stopping by.
Next the Formal Parlour in all her glory.
Something to see.
I know that it takes more to make a place someone's HOME than high ceilings and ornate furniture, but seeing first hand items of the era was a treat to me.
Lord knows I needed a treat.
Better than chocolate,
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Now just a memory.
Original Lucas Place circa 1885.
