Samuel Cupples House: A Gilded Age Gem
Step back into St. Louis's Gilded Age at the Cupples House, a Romanesque Revival mansion filled with art and history on the SLU campus.
The Samuel Cupples House, a Richardsonian Romanesque mansion on the Saint Louis University campus, showcases late 19th-century opulence. Once home to a wealthy woodenware magnate, it now houses a museum with fine and decorative arts, offering a glimpse into St. Louis's Gilded Age.
A brief summary to Samuel Cupples House
- 3673 W Pine Blvd, St. Louis, Midtown, Missouri, 63103, US
- +1314-977-6631
- Visit website
Local tips
- Admission is free, allowing you to explore this architectural gem without any cost.
- Visit between Tuesday and Saturday, 11 AM to 4 PM, as these are the only days the house is open to the public.
- Take a self-guided tour using the available guidebooks to fully appreciate the history and art within the house.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The Cupples House is accessible via the MetroLink light rail. Exit at the Grand Boulevard Station. Walk four blocks north, then turn left at the campus entrance nearest DuBourg Hall. The Cupples House will be ahead on the right. A single ride fare on MetroLink costs $2.50.
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Walking
From the Pius XII Memorial Library, walk along the John F. Connelly Mall. Cupples House is located next to the library. It is one block west of Grand and one block south of Lindell Boulevard.
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Driving
From Grand Boulevard, turn west onto Lindell Boulevard, then south onto Spring Avenue. Cupples House is located on the Saint Louis University campus, next to the Pius XII Memorial Library. Limited metered parking is available on Lindell Boulevard. Alternatively, use the Laclede Garage on campus, costing $2 per hour or $6 per day. There is no dedicated parking lot for Cupples House.
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