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Homecoming at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Eolia, MO Pike County

Yesterday I attended St. John's Homecoming services and picnic. It was a lovely day to get a little religion (I am not Episcopalian, though everyone is welcome!) and feast on the pot-luck supper. The attendees always bring the best food.  I brought my Green Chili and Rice Casserole.  Get the recipe HERE. This event is usually the first Sunday in October.

The church dates back to the mid-1800s and was built with the donated bricks from the original owner of this HOUSE.

So many photos…the retro ones are from my iPhone Hipstomatic ap.

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215 N 3rd St, Louisiana, MO, Pike County

Breathtaking 1892 Queen Ann stone and brick historic home! This home has been completely updated with the historic building elements retained. The front hallway has a gracious staircase. Enjoy entertaining in the spacious, elegant living room.  Separate formal dining room. Gleaming Hard Wood Floors. Updated kitchen with an adjoining Butler's Pantry. First floor laundry. 3 lovely bedrooms with lots of closet space. Updated bathroom with dual vanities and a large, walk-in shower. Antique historic lighting fixtures. 3 Car Detached Garage has plenty of extra storage. Newer expansive screened porch. Central AC. Zones HVAC. Newer Windows. A stone’s throw from the Mississippi, though also on high land. Louisiana is a charming river town with great restaurants and shopping. 1.5 hours from St. Louis.

$235,000

Check out all of the pics via this link:

http://215nthird.canbyours.com/

Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555, tedwight@aol.com

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402 North 3rd Street, Louisiana, MO FOR SALE

Built in 1871, this important home has been admired for years in the historic river town of Louisiana. Most of the heavy lifting has been done in restoring this showplace- new roof, tuck-pointing, copper gutter/downspouts, zoned HVAC, electric, restored windows, restored cornices/soffits & much more. Finishing costs for this fine home's interiors meet requirements of the MO State Historic Preservation Office & can qualify for 25% MO Preservation tax credit program. Architects drawings are available for exterior porches and other work required to complete the careful restoration that has already been started. This is a labor of love and a once in a lifetime opportunity to own & restore a Missouri treasure!

$155,000

Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555, tedwight@aol.com

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The Pet Deer

The year was 1978, my grandfather bought a yellow Jeep for the farm and used it to drive around the acreage. There was a fawn hiding in the tall grass and he hit it.  My cousins put it in a chicken coop and raised it back to health. It became a pet. This is one of my favorite pictures. I think I took it with my new disk camera. They brought the deer into the house for Thanksgiving or Christmas. At one point it jumped across a rather large cocktail table. Eventually the deer was let loose. It lingered around the lawn for a few days and then we did not see him/her again. I hope he/she did not think a hunter was as friendly as us.

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Eagle’s Nest Winery, Inn & Bistro, Louisiana, MO FOR SALE

This is a rare opportunity to take over ownership of a highly successful Bistro, Winery, Inn and retail store located in the historic town of Louisiana right on the Mississippi River. The Eagle’s Nest is the meeting place of Louisiana for locals, visitors & business people. The formal dining room can seat 55 people for nightly dinners, special events and functions. There is also a casual bistro dining area that can handle 40 people. An on-site bakery is the place to pick up pies, cakes, breads & more.  An outdoor courtyard is a popular space for dining, dancing and sampling the award-winning wines of the Eagle’s Nest Winery. An adjoining, large retail store is popular with shoppers to find gifts, food items & a nice selection of wine. The Inn offers 7 comfortable rooms with luxurious bathrooms- some with jet tubs. Guest have access to a hot tub! The purchase includes plenty of additional unfinished space ideal to add more guestrooms, retail space & more. $899,000

 http://theeaglesnest.canbyours.com/

 Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555  tedwight@aol.com

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