“German Influence in St. Louis Architecture” by Nathan Jackson (2026 Fall Lecture Series)

Lecturer: Nathan Jackson, architectural historian

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

Location: Landmarks Office, 1805 S. 9th Street, Saint Louis, MO 63104

Learn how German immigrants and their descendants impacted the built environment in St. Louis. The talk will look at buildings and architects from 1840 through the early 20th century.  Included in the talk will be better known architects, like Edmund Jungenfeld, Otto Wilhelmi, and Ernst C. Janssen, as well as lesser known architects, like Henry E. Peipers, Louis Kledus, and Franz Saler.

Nathan Jackson is an architectural historian who runs the Facebook page and tour company, St. Louis History and Architecture.  Nathan’s work illustrates the history of St. Louis through the lens of its 19th and early 20th century architecture by connecting the city’s buildings with the people who lived there.  Nathan has a BA in history from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

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Join Landmarks Association of St. Louis for our lectures series, a diverse selection of talks covering the history, architecture, and culture of the St. Louis Region.

Lectures are at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays. With assistance from the Regional Arts Commission, all lectures are FREE.

Walk-ins are welcome, but seating is limited. Registration is requested. Please register for each lecture individually.*

*If RSVP capacity is reached, walk-ins may be limited to standing room only.

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DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

1805 S. 9th Street | St. Louis, MO 63104 (corner of 9th and Soulard)

Parking: Free street parking is available along 9th and Soulard streets.
Entrance: Enter the building via the gangway on the north side (right-hand side of the building).

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The seasonal Landmarks Lecture series is made possible by support from the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis.