FAUST PARK Printable Page

Faust Park has a lot of different areas to explore. There is Thornhill, the Butterfly House, St. Louis Carousel, Faust Historic Village, the Community Music School, and more.  Lots to see and do!

#1. Find Thornhill. It was the home of Missouri’s second governor, Frederick Bates. Near the house is the family cemetery. At the base of the governor’s tombstone is a bronze plaque. What is at the top center of the plaque? _______________________________

#2. Find the Butterfly House. Outside the building are two large sculptures. What are they? ______________ & ______________

#3. Find the St. Louis Carousel Building. This carousel is over 85 years old. It used to be at an amusement park called the Highlands that was destroyed by fire in 1963. How many reindeer are on the carousel? ____________

#4. Go to Faust Historic Village and find the Mertz Cabin. There is something on the front porch that looks like a treadmill. What is it? ____________ What was it used for? ______________________

#5. Find the Lamella Barn. Lamella is a unique roof design. Look all the way to the top of the roof. Those boxy things sticking up are called cupolas, and serve as air vents. How many cupolas are there? ____________