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

Henry Brunelle House

1221 Sidney

— circa 1873 —

Henry Brunelle House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

1. Henry Brunelle House Marker

Inscription. Possibly dating to pre - 1870, the Brunelle House was built by architect Nathan D. Allen as a single family home for stone-quarry owner Henry Brunelle. Originally built on 3 lots, this 3 story home sits upon a limestone basement which tops a sub-level brick grotto used to store ice. Originally built for $4000, the home sold in 1978 for $1500.

Erected 2019 by Soulard Historic District.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis, Soulard Historic District series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 38° 36.145′ N, 90° 12.776′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Soulard. It is on Sidney Street west of South 12th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1219 Sidney St, Saint Louis MO 63104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Max Feuerbacher Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Martie "Murph" Aboussie Park (about 300 feet away); Louis Obert Mansion (about 400 feet away); Ripple Row (about 400 feet away); Cat's Meow (about 600 feet away); Vincent's Market

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(about 700 feet away); Mad Art Gallery (about 800 feet away); Big Daddy's (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

2. Henry Brunelle House Marker

Marker is in front of the house, which is private property.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.