Welcome to the Dielmann-Kaiser House
The Dielmann-Kaiser House was built in 1873 as a wedding present for Antoinette T. Kaiser. Once occupied by the Kaiser Family in the late nineteenth century, fine artist / sculptor Robert Dielmann is the only other owner of the three-story Victorian home, located at 3841 South Broadway in St. Louis. Lovingly restored by Dielmann, its colorful facade and lush Victorian gardens charm all who see it.
He has spent years researching and documenting the history of the Kaiser family. Dielmann has also collected many of the original household furnishings, clothes and even toys once enjoyed by their children.
The Dielmann-Kaiser House Foundation has been formed to preserve the collection of furniture, fixtures, objects and original artwork by artist / sculptor / master gardener Robert Dielmann. The building is currently undergoing an extensive restoration. Visit Restoration for details.
Spotlight on Victorian era
Dielmann purchased the property from a church in the 1970s and began the extensive restoration. His vision was to provide a living example of the lifestyle of a typical working class family during the Victorian era in St. Louis. Visit Restoration.
Victorian Garden
Today, what was once mostly dead grass is now a lush front garden with decorative fence, planters, statues and trees. The back garden is filled with flowers, trees, an Italian-style fountain and decorative planters. Visit Garden for more photos of the garden.
Kaiser Family Portrait
The Kaiser House was a wedding present to Antoinette T. Kaiser. It was built by her father, Eugene Amor, who came to the United States from France. Her mother, Elizabeth Amor, immigrated from Germany and was married to Eugene in 1863. The Amor family lived next door in the rock house at 3835 South Broadway. See History.