4400 N. Broadway
Built: circa 1874
Style: mid 19th century vernacular
Neighborhood: Near North Riverfront
City Block:2493
On 1875 Compton and Dry map: yes
On 1883 Hopkins Atlas: yes
Historical significance: This building has been a saloon since at least 1874, when it first appears as Julius Perkuhn’s Saloon. Perkuhn ran the saloon until about 1877, and it was then taken over by Philip Assenmacher, who operated the saloon until the early 1890s. During its early years, this saloon was located near the junction of Broadway and Bellefontaine Road, and would have been located somewhere between Bremen and Lowell, the two cities that were annexed by St. Louis in this area. The saloon was then owned by William Kulage in the mid 1890s, and Minnie Wuest between the late 1890s and into the early 20th century. It was also owned by Joseph Obert, unclear if related to Louis Obert, the brewer, and during prohibition, Logan Layton served soft drinks at this establishment. In 1922, it was run by William Huettemann. Today it is still a bar, and Gregg’s has been here since 1946. This is one of the oldest continuously operating saloons in St. Louis.
Architectural significance: this building is one of the many mid 19th century vernacular buildings in St. Louis, and it features a pitched roof, Baltimore chimneys, and a limestone foundation, as many buildings did from around this time. It also features a vintage neon Budweiser sign out front, and has living space above the bar, which was used during the 19th century and early 20th century.
