Saltsman House − A True 1920's Art Deco Home

It’s the 20’s. The age of jazz, bobbed hairstyles, radio entertainment, talking motion pictures, short skirts, the flapper, the Charlton, and art deco. This decade of prosperity and growth led Americans into carefree living until the crash of ‘29 hurled the country into the Great Depression. It was during this period that Saltsman House was built. (1923) Perhaps jazz music could be heard coming from open windows, or affordable Ford model T’s lined the roadway in front, or perhaps foot traffic in and out of Saltsman House depicted girls in short dresses, fancy hats and bobbed hair cuts. This we don’t know. We do know that the house was built in the style of art deco: from the original stained glass windows, to the kitchen cabinets with hardware, to the lavish woodwork around the doors and original wood floors. Button switches with mother of pearl inlays were still connected to the nob and tube wiring in the home. Saltsman House faces Hoppe Park while Yadkin creek runs by on the north side across the street. Highlighting the front entrance is an old fashioned porch, complete with a swing and rocking chairs that will draw you out to relax in the open air—just like in the good old days. Take time to enjoy your family or friends while discussing the current affairs of the day, or just watch the children romp and play in the playground across in the park. You can’t help but chuckle at the ducks as they completely disregard cars and trucks and waddle leisurely down the street between pond and creek. Steelville has many fun things to do to from Onondaga State Park with its walking trail, and cave to Peaceful Bend Vineyard for your wine tasting. There are several resorts in the area that will fix you up with canoes or rafts to float Steelville’s three rivers. If fishing is your passion, there is Maramec Spring Park a short distance away. Throughout the season, there are several music venues at Meramec Music Theatre or Wildwood Spring Lodge. Farmer’s markets are set up at different locations in the town for fresh produce or original art. Any way you look at it, Saltsman House is the perfect get-away. Book now to reserve your place.