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Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
314-340-5790

	At a glance... 2658A Delmar St. Louis, MO 63103	314-340-5790
	Acreage: 3.86 Year Acquired: 1983 Activities: tours

In a modest walk-up flat at 2658A Delmar Boulevard, Scott Joplin and his new bride Belle began their life in St. Louis. It was then called Morgan Street, a busy, densely populated, blue-collar district of African-Americans and German immigrants. Located nearby were the honky-tonks and dives of the notorious Chestnut Valley. This black musical genius, buoyed by his success with the Maple Leaf Rag, was making his move toward the national arena. He would soon be known as the "King of Ragtime."

Lit by gaslight, and appropriately furnished for 1902, the Joplin flat where many ragtime classics were composed awaits your visit. The building also has museum exhibits interpreting Joplin's life and work, and St. Louis during the ragtime era. The new Rosebud Cafe, a reconstructed structure that recreates a local turn-of-the-century bar and gaming club, is available to rent for gatherings.

Let the antique player piano that here once again fills the air with Scott Joplin tunes be your passport back to... The Age of Ragtime.

News

Exhibit at Scott Joplin House State Historic Site reveals hidden history of Gilded Age South

"Where are the Women" lecture and performance series to be held at Scott Joplin House State Historic Site

Exhibit on display April 17 through June 22, 2008 "From Morning to Night: Domestic Service in the Gilded Age South," developed by Maymont Foundation, tells the story of a predominantly African-American labor corps that worked primarily in white households as cooks, maids, laundresses, nursemaids, butlers and chauffeurs. More information... Click on the images at the right to view larger versions of two pieces from the exhibit.

Ralph W. and Emma VanGennip of St. Charles have donated a 1905-1910 T. Bahnsen Piano Manufacturing Co. piano to Scott Joplin House State Historic Site. The piano company also published music including Joplin's Bethe, Sarah Dearand Binks Waltzso the piano has a connection to the Scott Joplin House. A special thanks goes to "Perfessor" Bill Edwards and Dr. Dave Majchrzak who helped connect the house and the donor and to the Friends of Scott Joplin who donated the funds to move the piano.

Click on the photo to the left to view a larger version.

The Great Crush Collision March - Written by Scott Joplin Provided courtesy of "Perfessor" Bill

Solace - A Mexican Serenade written by Scott Joplin Provided courtesy of "Perfessor" Bill   more musical samples...