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Oakland House Museum Tour and Catered Lunch
This is a lesser-known St. Louis (Affton) historic treasure. The Oakland House Museum’s architecture, interior design and grounds are magical. We’ll enjoy a docent tour of the house and then have a catered lunch served in the Victorian parlor. It’s a beautifully restored home, and once there, you’ll get the feeling you have discovered a secret garden.
When: Tuesday, May 13, 11 am – 2 pm
Location: Oakland House, 7801 Genesta St, St. Louis/Affton, MO 63123
Cost: $35.00 per person (covers the tour, lunch and easy ample parking)
The menu is pre-set; contact me for the main selection w/sides, bread and dessert.
A nice feature, you’re free to bring wine.
Please don’t wait, reserve now, seating is limited at their large round tables.
Reserve online: https://oaklandhousemuseum.org/visit/
In the “Optional Message” space, enter: Eric Johnson Party
Reserve by phone: Jean McDaniel (314) 821-7166
This is a lovely time of the year for a luncheon at a country estate.
See you on May 13th!
Eric & Mitch
Saint Louis County Landmarks
“Oakland,” 7801 Genesta, Affton vic., 1854, George I. Barnett, NR
“Oakland” was the home of one of St. Louis’ first bankers and millionaires, Louis A. Benoist. Benoist was the son of a pioneer fur-trading Canadian. In 1852 and 1853 he acquired 476 acres in southwest St. Louis County.
In 1854, Benoist and his third wife, Sarah Elizabeth Wilson Benoist, had the home built as their country home. The Italianate house was designed by well-known architect George Ingham Barnett. The home became known as “Oakland” because the land had many burr oak trees.
Oakland is a towered stone villa constructed of limestone. The estate also contained several barns, a smokehouse, and servants’ quarters. There was also a four-acre lake with a stone boat house. Half of the estate was purchased by the Lakewood Park cemetery in 1920. Oakland became the administration building and superintendent’s house. The Affton Historical Society purchased the house and surrounding grounds in 1977. The house was restored under the guidance of William Bodley Lane.
The house is now run as a museum by the Affton Historical Society.
Visit https://oaklandhousemuseum.org/about/history/ for more information.