A Staycation at The Truitt in Lafayette Square
I recently enjoyed a staycation at The Truitt, Lafayette Square’s newest boutique hotel. Located inside the beautifully restored historic Jaccard Mansion, the hotel feels perfectly…
St. Louis History
A 1922 Thanksgiving at the Hotel Statler
The St. Louis Public Library recently shared a gem I had to pass along — a Thanksgiving dinner menu from the Hotel Statler dated November…
Pope Leo XIV’s St. Louis Roots: 3120 Lafayette Church Now for Sale
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost—now Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff—spent 1977 as an Augustinian novice at Immaculate Conception / St. Henry Parish in Compton Heights, the very church now listed at 3120 Lafayette Avenue….
Maritz & Young Neoclassical Gem in Brentmoor Park
I recently represented the sellers in an off-market sale of one of Brentmoor Park’s Theodore Moreno House—a late-1920s masterwork by Maritz & Young. The exterior…
Sugarloaf Mound Returned to the Osage Nation in Historic Transfer
In a historic and meaningful step toward preserving Indigenous heritage, Sugarloaf Mound—the last remaining Native American mound in St. Louis—has been returned to the Osage…
Rediscovering Harvey Ellis: An Architectural Legacy in St. Louis
Harvey Ellis, an innovative architect whose work bridged styles from the Romanesque to the emerging Prairie School, left a lasting yet often overlooked legacy in…
Historic Elegance by Gale Henderson at 13 Dromara Road
Nestled on the picturesque Dromara Road, this red-brick Georgian home offers a unique chance to own a piece of St. Louis history with endless potential…
Ralph Cole Hall: St. Louis Architect
I sold a home in Ladue this year, designed by local architect Ralph Cole Hall. After graduating from Washington University, Hall joined the Naval Air…
Opening Sept. 8th, Urban Archaeology: Lost Buildings of St. Louis | Pulitzer Arts Foundation
Drawn from the rich collection of the National Building Arts Center (NBAC), Urban Archaeology brings together salvaged architectural elements from landmark buildings, residential homes, and…
Before and After Photos of Maritz & Young Designed Imperial Estate | 110 Overlook
If you’re in the market for a stunning, historic property with panoramic views of the Mississippi River, look no further than 110 Overlook in Imperial,…