Soulard in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
St. Elizabeth Settlement & Day Nursery
1833 S 8th St.
— circa 1893 —
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020
1. St. Elizabeth Settlement & Day Nursery Marker
Inscription.
St. Elizabeth Settlement and Day Nursery. 1833 S 8th St.. Louis Mette, a wine-tobacco-liquor wholesaler, was a parishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. He built this foursquare style home with Romanesque accents. Mette passed the property to the parish to provide support to women and children. The two halls, Petra (for dining) and Kenzel (for lodging), were complimented by a soup kitchen located in the house to the north. The Sisters of Notre Dame operated the facility from 1915 until 1987. The long, limestone wall, in the Victorian style, was also built by Mr. Mette.
Louis Mette, a wine-tobacco-liquor wholesaler, was a parishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. He built this foursquare style home with Romanesque accents. Mette passed the property to the parish to provide support to women and children. The two halls, Petra (for dining) and Kenzel (for lodging), were complimented by a soup kitchen located in the house to the north. The Sisters of Notre Dame operated the facility from 1915 until 1987. The long, limestone wall, in the Victorian style, was also built by Mr. Mette.
Location. 38° 36.514′ N, 90° 12.191′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Soulard. Marker is on South 8th Street north of Geyer Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1833 S 8th St, Saint Louis MO 63104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Philip W Schneider House (a few steps from this marker); Becker House (within shouting distance of this marker); 9th Street Abbey
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
