Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion
Castles, Palaces, Historic Homes, Buildings & Monuments
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History, Architecture
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
This is a good place to get: Lunch
Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion
Historic Mansion in South St. Louis
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3352 DeMenil Pl St. Louis, MO 63118 |
+1 314 771 5828 Fax: +1 314 577 3475 |
Description
A Greek Revival-style mansion now open to the public, the Chatillon-DeMenil house dates to 1848, when the first portion was built for Henri Chatillon, a hunter and guide with Francis Parkman's Oregon Trail expedition. Sold to the DeMenil family a few years later, it was soon enlarged and transformed into the current Greek Revival form. Threatened with demolition in the 1950s to make way for the construction of I-55, the house was saved by local preservationists and then completely restored. Today, the DeMenil remains an oasis of calm and elegance.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 10am-4pm, Tues-SatNotes: Last guided tour starts at 3:15pm.
Visit Time: 30min-1.5hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $0-$5
Exposure
Indoor with climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Notes: From I-55 south, take the Arsenal exit and go right. Turn left on Lemp, then left onto Utah. Turn right on DeMenil.
Parking Availability: Yes
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