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Felix Valle House State Historic Site |
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Written by Valerie Holifield
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Sunday, 01 May 2005 |
This house built in 1818, was the home of Felix and Odile
Pratte Valle, members of Ste. Genevieve's premier colonial families.
This important Federal-style limestone building features the
authentically restocked mercantile store of the historic trading
firm of Menard & Valle. The family's living quarters display
beautiful early Empire furnishings with original mantels and
interior trim. Back porch staircase leads to second floor
bedrooms. Charming garden has original brick and frame
outbuildings.
Open 10am - 4pm Monday through Saturday and 12pm-5pm on Sunday;
Admission is charged.
Located at Merchant and 2nd Sts.
Owned and operated by the State of Missouri.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 01 May 2005 )
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