Sauer Castle, Historic mansion in Kansas City, United States
The three-story brick residence features an Italianate architectural design with a four-story tower overlooking the Kansas River valley from Shawnee Road.
German immigrant Anton Sauer commissioned architect Asa Beebe Cross to construct this residence between 1871 and 1873 using materials shipped from Saint Louis.
The estate served as a gathering place for Kansas City society members, with its marble mantels, ornate woodwork, and multiple formal reception rooms.
The property remains private, with no public access permitted, and visitors should maintain distance while viewing from outside the perimeter fence.
Engineer Mike Heitmann purchased the property in 2023 to restore the structural integrity of the building, particularly focusing on stabilizing the tower.
Location: Kansas City
Inception: 1871
Architectural style: Italianate architecture
Floors above the ground: 3
Made from material: brick
Address: 945 Shawnee Drive
GPS coordinates: 39.06849,-94.63398
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32
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