Alswel
Also known as William Lemp Estate
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Alswel
Alswel, at 12696 Alswell La., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 3, 1989: the first place in Sunset Hills to be listed. Only 852 of Missouri’s 2,352 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 1.5 acres.
What it isHouse in Sunset Hills, Missouri, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 42 MB · National Archives↗Finding Alswel
12696 Alswell La., Sunset Hills
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Alswel
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Alswel
Is Alswel on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 3, 1989 (Register number 88001460).
Is Alswel a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Tower Grove Park, 10.6 miles away.
Can you visit Alswel?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Alswel?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 42 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63820278 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.