Gilded Age Renovation is completely renovating the historic Lafayette Park Presbyterian Church into eight luxury condominiums with a basement-level parking garage. These living spaces are architecturally significant and truly one of a kind. The church building, designed by John H. Maurice, was occupied early in 1884 and rebuilt after being severely damaged during a tornado in 1896.

The Abbey on the Park - 1505 Missouri Avenue
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Friday, April 14, 2006
Church built in 1881 is now home for condos
On beautiful spring mornings the wooden double doors atop the church steps at 1505 Missouri Avenue are again being thrown open. Now, backed by custom-built, clear glass inner doors, the old church entrance frames what Jamie and Cheryl Andrews call "one of the most beautiful views in St. Louis:" the vista of historic Lafayette Park from the living room of their modern condominium.   more»

Tuesday, July 05, 2005   [ press release ]
Grand Opening of the Abbey on the Park in Lafayette Square
After decades of neglect the former Lafayette Presbyterian Church at 1505 Missouri Avenue has been resurrected as the Abbey on the Park, featuring unique, luxury condominiums.   more »

Monday, January 26, 2004
Lafayette Square rehab sparks Shaughnessy's business
His renovation of a historic house in Lafayette Square 10 years ago eventually led Trace Shaughnessy, a successful chemical engineer, to leave that profession and co-found Gilded Age Renovation LLC.   more »

City of St. Louis Development Activity
The former Lafayette Park Presbyterian Church will be renovated into condominiums. The condos are designed to feature the stained-glass windows and depending on location, the organ pipes, the tiered platform and the other ecclesiastical architecture being restored.   more »