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An extraordinary piece of St. Louis architectural and family history.
Offered is an original handwritten ledger beginning as “John Frazier’s Book” dated September 1, 1859, later used to document the purchase of property and construction of a residence at 4718 LeDuc Street, St. Louis, Missouri in 1908.
Included is an original mounted photograph of the newly constructed house. The reverse bears the stamp:
“J. F. Frazier, 4718 LeDuc St., St. Louis, Mo.”
“Archt. & Contr. H. H. Frazier, St. Louis, Mo.”
The ledger records:
● Purchase of Lots 14 & 15
● Construction permits
● Building materials
● Lumber, nails, glass, cement, fencing, paint, wiring, and hauling expenses
● Detailed house-building costs from 1908
One page is headed:
“St. Louis April 3, 1908”
“House #4718 LeDuc St.”
The ledger measures approximately 12 inches x 8 inches and retains its original marbled paper boards and leather spine. Expected wear from age and use is present, including edge wear, scuffs, and handling marks consistent with a working construction ledger.
This remarkable archive connects a specific family, a specific house, and the documented construction of that house over 100 years ago. The property at 4718 LeDuc Street still exists today, making this a rare and highly desirable piece for collectors of St. Louis history, architecture, genealogy, real estate history, and antique ephemera.
Condition: Antique condition with age-related wear, staining, and binding wear as shown in photographs. Please review all photos carefully.
A truly one-of-a-kind historical record that cannot be duplicated.
Keywords: St. Louis Missouri history, LeDuc Street, architectural archive, construction ledger, house building records, genealogy, J.F. Frazier, H.H. Frazier architect, antique photograph, ephemera, real estate history, handwritten ledger, Victorian era manuscript.
