County of building: St. Charles County
Location of building: N 6th St., 3rd house N of Franklin St., E side, St. Charles
Built: 1900
Architect/Builder: Unknown
Architectural Style: Folk Victorian
Original Occupant: Gustav and Louise Paul
Historic District Map
Marker Text:
Circa 1906
812 N 6th
1830 - Part of Nathan Boone's survey of the Commons.
1837 - Part of Andrew Wilson's lease of the Commons.
1868 - Gustav Paul was born to Wilhelm and Charlotte Paul.
1901 - Gustav A. Paul paid $15.00 tax (the home was built) He and his wife, Louise, had three
children, Wilbert, Wilhelm, and Adele. The house is a beautiful example of a Folk Victorian. It is
an all brick home with a front and side gable design. Graceful brick arches crown the double
windows on the first and second floors. Transomed door and a Queen Anna porch add a romantic
touch.
1916 - Gustav, after working for the Star Paper, was now with A.C.F.
1939 - Mrs. Nellie Paul (widow of Gustav) and a member of the Lydia Soc. of the Immanuel Lutheran
Church.
1941 - Wilbert Paul served in World War II.
Wilbert's sister Adele married Arthur H. Nippert who was a manager at the St. Charles Dairy
and resided here.
1964 - Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Nippert retired.
1988 - The Nipperts raised three children, Paul, Carlos, and Clifton. The Paul/Nippert Families retained
ownership for over 80 years.