Lemp Mansion, Victorian mansion in Benton Park, St. Louis, US
The Lemp Mansion is a Victorian house with 33 rooms featuring carved wood mantels and marble floors throughout. An underground limestone tunnel system once connected the residence to the family's brewery nearby.
The mansion was built in 1868 when the Lemp family operated one of St. Louis's largest breweries. The house represented the family's success during the booming beer business in the late 1800s.
The Lemp family's wealth came from brewing, and the mansion reflects how they lived and entertained in the late 1800s. Visitors can experience this lifestyle through seasonal dinners and events held throughout the year.
The property offers restaurant dining, overnight stays, and tours of the historic rooms. Visitors should plan time to walk through the interior at a relaxed pace to appreciate the carved details and original furnishings.
Four members of the Lemp family died within the house between 1904 and 1949, creating its reputation for supernatural activity. This tragic history has drawn visitors interested in paranormal investigations and the family's darker past.
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