Last week’s post began a series on Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. I realized too late that an important part of my post had not shown up after I clicked publish. But lucky for you, I am including the missing parts this week. Along with a few historical homes, I have extra photos detailing the historical significance of this early American settlement. Hope you enjoy reading the signage. As for me, I hope to return here myself in the future again and pick up more doors. My daughter did a fine job of capturing these finds for the record, but I know there are more waiting for us here to share on Thursday Doors.
Click on each photo above to see a larger view for reading. Next up, the beautiful homes from days gone by.
The earliest house above, the Marie Laponte, had this information about the home from waymarking.com : The house is of brick-nogged, heavy-timber framed construction. It measures about 33 by 26 feet in plan. Puncheon joists and hand-hewn sills are visible in the cellar. The house represents an example of the embracing of Anglo-American building traditions by prominent members of the French community in nineteenth century Ste. Genevieve.
Hope you enjoyed the little trip down the streets of Ste. Genevieve. There will be one more addition next week to conclude my daughter’s side trip to this Missouri town that sits along the Mississippi. Thanks to Dan at No Facilities for hosting the Thursday Doors Challenge each week.
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What pretty properties! I love the gingerbread trim on the last one.
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Thank you! They knew how to adorn these homes didn’t they?!
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Absolutely
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These are great homes. It’s really hard to believe Ste. Genevieve was established so earl in our history. I also had to laugh a little at the notion that the town was moved after a flood. It’s hard to imagine having the open land to do that. Here in the northeast, we just kept moving the lint 10 miles at a time, and establishing a new town.
You daughter did great work.
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The Mo River changed course in places after the ‘93 flood so it makes me wonder if that was the case then with the Mississippi. They either wanted to be close to the river or were fed up with it. Lol. I just wish I could remember if they had steep river bluffs at the current location but it’s been too many years for me. I have to also insert here that the river was much wider and there were no dredged channels then. Probably just a different landscape altogether.
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Lovely buildings.
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Thank you!
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Are any of the old homes open to visitors? It would be cool to see the inside architecture too.
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I believe some are! But can’t wait to go myself to find out 😊
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If so, I hope they allow photos inside. 😀
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It would be a bonus for sure!
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It was interesting to read the history and see the different houses, and lovely doors!
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I do believe Ron and I will be visiting there in the future. Looks like there’s more to see😊
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I purchased 475 Merchant Street shortly before your visit. It’s been a basic rental for about 40 years, but fortunately, the previous owner kept as much original structure as he could. We believe the front door and screen door are original to the house. Thank you for showing it love, we are excited to bring it back to life!
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Thank you so much for your reply! It’s not often we door enthusiasts get a home owner to give us extra tidbits. It was my pleasure to feature this piece of Americana. Thanks again!
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