Built in 1910, the house is located in the Greater Ville, an economically depressed neighborhood of north St. Louis.[1] The house is vacant, but retains features and integrity dating to Berry's residence, including an awning with a letter "B" for Berry on the front porch.[1] The house is located on a narrow lot and is closely built to other similar houses; the exterior is red brick except for a small concrete-block addition in the rear built by Berry in 1956.[1] The addition was built both to accommodate his growing family and perhaps to allow greater space for musical practice sessions.[1]
The interior of the house includes its original floor plan, hardwood flooring, plaster walls, doors, and fixtures.[1] The kitchen underwent a renovation in the late 1950s, while a metal front door and metal window grilles were installed at a later date.[1] The house otherwise retains its appearance from the time of Berry's residence.[1]
Residency of Chuck Berry
Berry and his wife Themetta moved into the house in 1950 and lived in it for eight years.[2] The house was Berry's home during the most critically acclaimed part of his career, and it represents the most significant site associated with Berry.[2]
In 2008, the Chuck Berry House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places, which was an uncommon listing due to the house's association with a living figure.[3]
^"Chuck Berry home on the National Register". USA Today. AP. December 15, 2008. Archived from the original on December 17, 2008. Retrieved March 2, 2012 – via Internet Archive.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
