Circa 1891

Circa 1891. 719 N. Benton. 1830 - Part of Nathan Boone's survey of the Commons , 1837 - Part of Dr. Andrew Wilson's 99 year lease of the Commons. , 1889 - Tax records show taxes still paid by heirs of Dr. Andrew Wilson. , 1890 - This 38ft lot was created with the division of a 76ft lot owned by Henry Franke and his wife Barbara of St. Louis. , 1891 - The house was built at this time and conveyed to Ferdinand Franke. It is a brick Federal style cottage typical of many built in St. Charles at this time. The outstanding feature is that it is built up out of the ground on a cut stone foundation with exposed windows. The steps lead to the first floor living area. Architectural features include Queen Anne porch posts and trim, transomed doors, brick dentil work at the roof line and brick fan-shaped window lintels. , 1894 - Ferdinand Franke paid $900 in taxes. , 1899 - Charles G. Roedenbeck and his wife Catherine Moria owned this home. He was a foreman at A.C.F. Catherine died in 1901. Charles' second wife's name was Caroline. , 1921 - St. Charles city directory listed Charles and Caroline and a son Martin (student) , 1934 - After Charles' death Martin Roedenbeck lived here with his wife, Genevieve, raised three children here representing 35 years of single family ownership. , 1947 - Mr. Vince Kuhlman, an upholsterer, and his wife, Mary (nee) Bushmeyer raised their daughter Catherine here. Mr. Kuhlman learned upholstery from his father W. F. Kuhlman a well known upholsterer, mattress maker, and auto top maker in Frenchtown. Vince served in World War II. He continues in the upholsterer's trade and used his skill working at A.C.F. , 2003 - The property is still owned by their daughter and this represents 56 years of single family ownership.