[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 24, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1875]
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                     HONOR OF THE SAPPINGTON HOUSE

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                           HON. RUSS CARNAHAN

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 2008

  Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exquisite 
Thomas Sappington House, believed to be the oldest brick house in St. 
Louis County.
  Built in 1808 of sun-dried bricks cut trom Missouri clay, the house 
is a 2\1/2\ story example of Federal Architecture that was popular in 
the post Revolutionary War period and has been restored as a historic 
home museum since the mid-1960s.
  It is a National Historic Landmark, and is owned by the City of 
Crestwood as part of their Parks and Recreation Department.
  I would like to recognize the group of dedicated volunteers that run 
the house and grounds on a day to day basis, which includes a free 
reference library and barn tea room which are open to the public to 
help educate present generations about the past.
  I would also like to recognize the citizens of Crestwood as well as 
the other volunteers who donate their time and money to preserve this 
wonderful house for future generations and commend it as it a true gem 
of St. Louis County.

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