One house, it’s original owner, the son-in-law re-builder, the psychic, the doctor and the artist.
Who is who?
2323 Lafayette ave was built by French settlers then destroyed by the 1897 cyclone.
Rebuilt by German architects Otto/Jannsen in 1901. Sold in 1923 to the Seib family
Maintained until 2015 by the family, then sold.
Conrad Fink –
German born, Civil War Steam Boat Captain, Banker, Wine maker, 2323 Patriarch
3 daughters,
August Nasse – Son of a Pharmacist, Husband to the eldest FInk daughter,
Wholesale Grocer, Inheritor of 2323, Rebuilder after Cyclone.
Outlived his entire family
Carrie Seib- German-born, Bakery owner, Poet, Mother, Psychic and Matriarch
Operated a Church in Lafayette Square
George Seib – Son of a Psychic, Medical Anthropology Professor at WashU, Neighborhood Doctor, Restorer
Published his mother’s poetry
Edna Seib- Daughter of a Psychic, Artist, Graphic Art collector, Translator, Mother