Soulard in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Max Feuerbacher Mansion

1138 Sidney St.

— Circa 1874 —

Max Feuerbacher Mansion Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

1. Max Feuerbacher Mansion Marker

Inscription. Max Feuerbacher was owner of the Green Tree Brewery. When he built this home, he was the first to flank a private residence with stone lions-hence the mansion's nickname "The Lion House." The cupola on the roof provides long-ranging views of "Frenchtown" and the Mississippi River. It is reported the home has an entrance from its cellars to the underlying cave system. A boarding house in the 1940s, this magnificent home is rumored to have had the first burglar alarm system in St. Louis. Some say Mr. Feuerbacher's spirit is still present in the house.

Erected by Soulard Historic District.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis, Soulard Historic District series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 38° 36.12′ N, 90° 12.728′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Soulard. It is at the intersection of Sidney Street and South 12th Street on Sidney Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1126 Sidney St, Saint Louis MO 63104, United

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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henry Brunelle House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ripple Row (about 300 feet away); Louis Obert Mansion (about 300 feet away); Cat's Meow (about 400 feet away); Martie "Murph" Aboussie Park (about 500 feet away); Big Daddy's (about 700 feet away); Vincent's Market (about 700 feet away); Mad Art Gallery (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Regarding Max Feuerbacher Mansion. The Green Tree Brewery was founded by Feuerbacher and Joseph Schnaider. Schnaider would go on to open Chouteau Ave. Brewery and would later be replaced by Louis Schlosstein. The brewery

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

2. Max Feuerbacher Mansion Marker

Marker is by the steps of the mansion.

stood just a short walk from the mansion, at the corner of present-day 9th and Sidney streets.

The Soulard neighborhood was originally known as "Frenchtown".

Also see . . . St. Louis mansion with haunted history up for sale. From KMOX Radio's website, it was announced in October 2020 that the mansion was going up for sale. The longtime owners talk about their experience with hauntings, and there are pictures of the interior of the mansion. Several artifacts that have been in the house for decades, including an old pipe organ as well as Green Tree Brewing memorabilia are featured. (Submitted on October 29, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Additional keywords. haunted

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 2,015 times since then and 135 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.