Eloy LeCompte House - Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 37° 58.963 W 090° 02.610
15S E 759661 N 4208022
Historic stone house in the Ste. Genevieve Historic District in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM3Y69
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 06/04/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T A G
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Eloy LeCompte House. 231 North Main Street.

Property type: I-house. This two-story, three-bay, stone Anglo-American I-house has a single-story wood-framed rear ell. Its first floor is raised above street level and is reached by steps hidden behind a stone wall. The main entry is centered on the east facade and is sheltered by a modern shed hood. Fenestration consists of regularly spaced, six-over-six and four-over-four, double hung sash windows. The gable ends of the house are crowned by stepped parapets with central chimney stack, and the roof is sheathed in cement-asbestos shingles. A gabled, wood-framed, single-story ell adjoins the rear wall of the main block. ~ Historic District National Register Nomination Form

The sign on front of house indicates a construction date of 1832.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1832

Architectural Period/Style: Anglo-American I-house

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Village house


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
None


Listed Building Status (if applicable): Contributing building to National Historic District

Main Material of Construction: Stone

Private/Public Access: Private

Related Website: [Web Link]

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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

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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