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Pg 107 Magic Chef Mansion Credit Michael Daft

Are you a fan of German cuisine like bratwurst, schnitzel, and strudel? Does a good Reisling resonate with you? Or a nice Dunkelbrau? Whether you have a passion for polka or a zeal for zithers, learn more about our German travel opportunity.

The Magic Chef Mansion was built by Charles Stockstrom, who came to St. Louis from Germany in 1880. He made a fortune in the Quick Meal Stove Company, later renamed Magic Chef. The company was the largest stove maker in the world at one time. The mansion was completed in 1908 and modeled after the Schloss castle in Germany. The mansion is open for tours. Photo by Michael Daft.

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