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Passersby slow down to admire and learn about this historic treasure.
Slezak House is a charming federal-style workman's cottage in the heart of the
Soulard Historic District.
Slezak House stands with hundreds of other properties in Soulard as an icon of
cultural heritage, history
and architecture.
The Soulard Historic District is a group of buildings in the City of
For people today, historic buildings have a meaningful story waiting to be discovered.
As stewards, owners of historic properties accept the responsibility to protect, preserve and enhance them for the benefits the properties bring to the nation, state and community.
The Soulard neighborhood is entering a period of heightened historical importance!
2010 marks the beginning of a 150 anniversary of the American Civil War.
President Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1860 and the American Civil War began in 1861.
Many of the houses in Soulard are also nearing 150 years old, appearing much as they did during the time
of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.
There are few neighborhoods as intact as Soulard, either in Missouri or the nation, where
visitors can experience the urban fabric of the later 1800s. See the Sesquicentennial Page for more details.
Discover more about the American Civil War in St. Louis and Missouri.
What's New?
Czechs celebrate 20 years since the fall of communism.
Read more about the important role of 19th century Czech immigrants in Soulard on the Slezak House website.
Soulard neighbors assisted in preventing the demolition of 1925-27 S. 10th Street, a civil war era house.
Slezak House neighbor Studio Durham designed buildings for City Garden in downtown St. Louis.
The community newspaper, The Soulard Renaissance, is now available online.
Currently, there are five available properties near Slezak House:
1007 Geyer - before
After 
1007 Geyer Avenue - undergoing restoration - completed and sold summer 2008 (no longer available)
1017 Geyer Avenue - for sale
1044 Geyer Avenue - undergoing restoration
1848 Menard - for sale - sold and undergoing restoration summer 2008
1837 S. 10th Street - Before
Before
1837 S. 10th Street - After
After
This is an amazing reconstruction of a civil war era immigrant cottage!
1837 S. 10th Street - sold for restoration spring 2008 and now on the market For Sale by PB&J Houseworks.
Be sure to read the blog on their website.
Thank you for the positive feedback on this humble endeavor.
The Slezak House is a private residence located on Geyer Avenue.
Slezak House is preparing to consider solicited purchase offers in June, 2011.
