Historical May 1981 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The house at 6185 Kingsbury is a fine example of turn-of-the-century gracious living.
When Sandy Baker and Bill Keslar purchased this spacious 3 story house four years ago it was a well-cared for house, but a house in need of re-vitalization, especially the kitchen.
The kitchen has since been completely rebuilt and enlarged, and now includes such features as a tin ceiling and built-in oak cabinets.
A half-bath was also added on the 1st floor and has just recently been completed. Other interesting features of the house include stained glass windows throughout the 1st floor and stairwell, original natural woodwork, a large and ornate pier mirror in the front parlor, and original light fixtures and door hardware. “Speaking tubes”; or an old intercom system, are visible on the 2nd and 3rd floors, Sandy and Bill have also built a large deck off the kitchen.
A sitting room on the 2nd floor has been renovated and is interestingly decorated by artifacts from the Southwest where Sandy and Bill taught Indian children prior to their move to St. Louis.
Bill is presently a contract manager for Bunce Corp. and Sandy is a medical social worker at Barnes Hospital.
Bill is also attending Washington University in pursuit of a Masters in Business Administration degree. Their hobbies have included collecting and refinishing Victorian furniture and they have acquired an attractive collection of oriental rugs.
It is obvious that Bill and Sandy have worked hard to truly restore and decorate their fine home to its former charm.
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6185 Kingsbury. Photograph by King Schoenfeld. The Paper, May 1981, page 7.
Originally published in The Paper, May 1981.
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