Last week the city ordered the owner of a historic property in Carondelet to stop work on the building. That order from the city, sent to a physician whose real estate holdings throughout town have come under increased scrutiny, noted that “all work including demolition” requires permits.
The property in question is the Zeiss house, constructed in the 1850s. The Landmarks Association of St. Louis says it is a rare example of early stone construction in the city. It was given National Register of Historic Places status in 1980.
The property suffered a fire in recent years. Now, Andrew Weil of the Landmarks Association says he’s worried that the interior of the Zeiss house is being intentionally demolished despite its listing on the register…