ST. LOUIS – The Lyle Mansion, a historic building in south St. Louis, was left damaged Wednesday morning after an overnight fire.
Firefighters responded to the fire at the mansion, located near Grand and Loughborough Drive on the southern edge of Carondelet Park, around 1 a.m. Firefighters encountered difficulties when they arrived at the scene, as they had trouble connecting to a water source and had to call for additional help.
The Lyle Mansion, a city landmark built in 1842 by Alexander Lacey Lyle, suffered extensive damage to its rear and moderate damage to its interior. The historic building once served as a senior center; the mansion now stands vacant.
St. Louis Fire Department Captain Garon Mosby commented on the incident, saying, “It’s a shame to see a historic building like this. It’s my understanding maybe mid-1840s, one of the oldest frame structures in the city.”
Investigators are currently working to determine the exact cause of the fire, which has left the Lyle Mansion significantly damaged. Captain Mosby noted that the fire may have been started by homeless people staying inside the building.
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