Roots: Florissant preserves past with historical architecture
Only four structures built before the Louisiana Purchase are left in the Greater St. Louis area. All are located in the City of Florissant and are ...
Only four structures built before the Louisiana Purchase are left in the Greater St. Louis area. All are located in the City of Florissant and are preserved by multiple historic groups, including the Florissant Valley Historic Society. Taille de Noyer in Florissant, Missouri. Contributed photo from Andrew Theising. The Florissant Valley Historic Society oversees the Taille de Noyer, a home that also functions as a museum. The home, built in 1790, is the only building open to the public. The other historical societies, such as Friends of Old St.