Last night I attended a birthday bash held at the Magic Chef Mansion. It was the first time I had been there and Shelley Donaho (fyi...daughter of SBC's past CEO, Zane Barnes) was gracious to host the party. Located just East of Grand off of Russell is St. Louis' premier home. The Landmark Association said this about the house:
| "This is the year for the "Magic Chef Mansion" at 3400 Russell. Built for Charles Stockstrom in 1907-08 from plans by Ernst Janssen at a cost of $50,000, the house was in the original family until 1990. By then deferred maintenance was evident; soon, light fixtures and furniture began showing up at auction. Many of us were worried. Who could possibly take on a single-family house with 30 rooms and about 12,000 square feet? Nearby residents Glynn and Shelley Donaho sold their house and took up this challenge with endless energy, incredible care and a healthy pocketbook . Major expenses included updating all systems, substantial roof repairs, tuck-pointing, a new driveway, landscaping and the handsome iron fence surrounding the two-acre site. |
Next came interior paint restoration, floor refinishing, bath updates and the continuing hunt for missing light fixtures and furniture. The Donahos did much of the work themselves. Yes, there is a vintage Magic Chef in the kitchen!" You can now rent the Magic Chef Mansion for your special events through http://www.pattylongcatering.com/.
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I lived in your carrage house in the late 70's till 1982. I helped Adda Ohmeyer around the place and even drove her around in the 62 pink caddy. I love the pictures of the work you have done. Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: John Hilleren | February 20, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Hi, Great write-up and photos! the Magic Chef Mansion now has a website at http://www.magicchefmansion.com.
Posted by: Brent | August 29, 2009 at 10:08 AM