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Lemp Mansion

8 story sections

The actual Lemp Mansion, where the escape room is located and based on the history of the Lemp family.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Lemp Mansion

    Welcome, inquisitive travelers and seekers of historical truths, to the imposing facade of the Lemp Mansion. As you stand before this grand Italianate structure, constructed originally in eighteen sixty eight by Jacob Feickert,…

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  2. 2The Main Hall and Architectural Splendor

    Welcome to the grand main hall of the Lemp Mansion. As you step across the threshold, notice the immediate shift in the acoustic environment. …

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  3. 3The Parlor and the Art Vaults

    Step gently into the parlor, a room designed explicitly for the display of unimaginable wealth and cultural refinement. As your eyes adjust to the elegant lighting, look closely at the exquisite fireplace mantels. …

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  4. 4William Lemp's Office and the Burden of Leadership

    We now enter a space that is arguably the historical and emotional epicenter of the mansion's sorrow: the front left room, which functioned as the office for the presidents of the brewery. Stand near the center of the room and…

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  5. 5The Lavender Lady Suite and the Third Floor

    Ascending the staircase brings us to the second and third floors, areas primarily reserved for bedrooms and servants' quarters. Let us focus on a room that has gained intense notoriety: The Lavender Lady Suite. …

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  6. 6The Italian Shower and the Luxury of Innovation

    We now arrive at a space that highlights the incredible luxury and technological advancement the Lemp family brought to their home. Step into this stunning, modernized bathroom. …

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  7. 7The Basement, the Caves, and the Gates of Hell

    Our final interior stop takes us down the creaking, shadowy stairs into the basement. As you descend, notice the drop in temperature and the rougher, more utilitarian texture of the brick and concrete walls. …

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our journey through the Lemp Mansion and emerge back into the light of the modern day, take a moment to look back at the grand facade. The story of the Lemp family is a quintessentially American narrative of…

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What is Lemp Mansion?

Lemp Mansion is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates38.6016, -90.2168
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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