I finally took the time to tour this historic Missouri house. This is the only historic-registered house in MO that has a doctor's office inside, which makes it very unique. It is also one of the most haunted places in St. Louis County, as orbs have been spotted in windows at night (!). The Payne-Gentry House has been around since 1870, and I would suggest doing some research on the Payne and Gentry families before doing the tour. Yes, there was a doctor in the family, and he put his practice in the basement, which was added on in later years. There, you can check out his books, his tools and what was considered to be medical standards during a time period from over a century ago! A lot of the family's possessions have been kept for a long time, and you will likely see them in the house.
Tours of the house are given each first Sunday of the month, and I would call for hours, just to double-check. (You will likely get the City of Bridgeton, but they will tell you if and when they are available.) Next year (2020), the Bridgeton history group will be celebrating the P-G House's 150th anniversary, and they plan on making a huge event out of it. I can't wait. read more