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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.
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A brief summary to Samuel Cupples House
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Tuesday
11 am-4 pm
Wednesday
11 am-4 pm
Thursday
11 am-4 pm
Friday
11 am-4 pm
Saturday
11 am-4 pm
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Located on the campus of Saint Louis University, the Samuel Cupples House is a meticulously preserved architectural landmark dating back to the late 1880s. Built for Samuel Cupples, a prominent St. Louis businessman, the mansion exemplifies the Richardsonian Romanesque style, a design more commonly found in public buildings than private residences.The house boasts 42 rooms, 22 fireplaces, and intricate woodwork, reflecting the wealth and refined tastes of its original owner. The interior is adorned with period furnishings, the Eleanor Turshin Glass Collection, and exhibits of art by SLU students and faculty in the McNamee Gallery. The house itself is a work of art, featuring a unique blend of Anglo-Irish and Celtic design motifs, leaded glass windows, and carefully carved details.Originally designed by Thomas B. Annan, the mansion cost approximately $500,000 to build, equivalent to $15 million today. In 1946, Saint Louis University acquired the house and used it as a student center before restoring it in the 1970s. Today, visitors can explore the house and admire its architectural details and collections.
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Getting There
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.
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.
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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