1911
815 N. Fifth
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1830 - Part of Nathan Boone's survey of the Commons
1837 - Andrew Wilson leased this and other land from Morgan to Seventh
1870 - This block sold to Henry G. Holtforester and Herman H. Schaberg.
1911 - Mary Schaberg, widow of Herman, subdivided the northeast section of the lot into three parcels from here to Morgan.
1911 - Lafrenier "Chavin" Emmons, a single person, purchase this lot. He was the son of Benjamin Emmons, early St. Charles historian.
1911 - This home was built by Chavin for his bride, Edith R. Emmons. They had one child, Chavin, Jr.
This is a usual example of a Craftsman Bungalow. The porch roof, principle roof, and the dormer roof have a slight tilt and give a pagoda-like appearance. Element of the past designs appear in the use of the transom, the bay window, the double-hung, narrow windows. The original porch had square craftsman-like columns and plain balusters. It was replaced with the Greek Revival columns and the turned balusters.
1920 - Mr. Chavin Emmons died in 1914 and the house remained with his widow until sold to Charles F. Gatsweller and his wife Florence. They were early owners of automobile dealerships in St. Charles on
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1949 - The property was sold to Aton Luetkenhaus and his wife Theresa. He was a carpenter.
Erected by Saint Charles Commons Neighborhood Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 38° 47.37′ N, 90° 28.963′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. It is on North 5th Street just north of Franklin Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 815 N 5th St, Saint Charles MO 63301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor and in Greater St. Louis. It is also 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: Circa 1888 (a few steps from this marker); Circa 1895 (within shouting distance of this marker); 720 North Fifth Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Circa 1893 (about 300 feet away); 1892 (about 300 feet away); Circa 1871 (about 400 feet away); Circa 1890 (about 400 feet away); Circa 1880 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
