Attractions - Farmhouse

The elegant old brick farmhouse located on Hermann Farm was built in 1851 by Carl “Charles” Tuebner for his wife Josephine Husmann Tuebner, and their young family.

After Tuebner’ death, the house was used as the home and business of George Husmann, and later the headquarters of Hermann Nurseries, whose proprietors were George Husmann and Charles Manwaring. 

The two story brick house still stands as an excellent, but rare example of the grand residences built by the well-to-do during the early settlement period.  Unlike the more modest homes typical of the time, this house was built in the Greek Revival style in brick, with symmetrical bays on the front.

A two story porch centers the residence and a stone foundation and cellar are beneath the main house.  The imposing façade faces north, overlooking the Missouri River, at the base of a steep bluff. 

This majestic building serves as a museum with authentic period furnishings circa 1848 to 1868.

Farm Fact: 

George Husmann planted the gingko tree, circa 1852, on the east side of the residence.  It is believed to be the largest and possibly oldest gingko tree in the United States.