Louis Bolduc House, French Colonial house in Ste. Genevieve, US.
The Louis Bolduc House features vertical logs on wooden sills, with thick walls made of oak timbers filled with mud and straw mixture.
Built in 1793 after flooding forced the relocation of Ste. Genevieve, the house belonged to merchant Louis Bolduc who operated lead mines in the region.
The interior arrangement includes a large keeping room with a fireplace, separate sleeping chambers, and an attic for storing lead and agricultural products.
Located at 123 South Main Street, the house operates as a museum within the Centre for French Colonial Life, offering guided tours and educational programs.
Three original Bolduc family furnishings remain in the house, which underwent restoration in 1956 under the direction of Dr. Ernest Allen Connally.
Location: Ste. Genevieve
Architectural style: French Colonial
Website: http://bolduchouse.com
GPS coordinates: 37.97861,-90.04306
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:56
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