Casa Alvarez - Florissant, Missouri - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

Casa Alvarez c. 1790, is the only remaining structure in the St. Louis area, directly connected to the Spanish colonial government. This was the home of Eugenio Alavarez, the Spanish storekeeper of the Royal Treasury. When built Casa Alvarez was part of the Spanish and French Catholic settlement of St. Ferdinand, a small village consisting of seven plantations and about 40 people. Most of the homes in the area were constructed vertical or horizontal logs, Casa Alvarez was built with a frame construction, at the time very rare type of construction in the area.

When built Casa Alvarez consisted of a single room with a large fireplace. Additions to this structure include: Prior to 1840 adding a second floor. In 1840 adding three additional rooms (two on first floor and one on 2nd) and enlarging basement. In 1938 addition of rear-wing dining room, kitchen, pantry and porches.

The private home is well maintained.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1790 Additional Dates of Construction: Prior to 1840 1840 addition of 3 rooms 1938 addition of rear wing Architectural Period/Style: Spanish Colonial Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Spanish Colonial residence Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Only remaining building in St. Louis area with links to Spanish colonial past. Listed Building Status (if applicable): National Register of Historic Places Main Material of Construction: Wood frame construction Private/Public Access: Private Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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