City-wide wind storm of November 16, 1950 with gusts up to 81 mph did heavy damage to the mansion at 1435 S. 2nd Avenue, the old Baumeister house once known as "Waldheim", and now with the address of 124 Stone Street. Photos courtesy of Roger and Julia Russell.

Baumeisters on their Waldheim estate grounds about 1915. Photos courtesy of Roger and Julia Russell.

Waldheim pond with Olga in her boat

 

Stone Creek

 

Karl (age 12) heading to bed

Waldheim, the Baumeister House built in 1896, was extensively remodeled inside and out in 1914. Thanks to Roger and Julia Russell for sharing these period photos of that transition.

Pre-1914 showing the tower.

 

Tower removed in this post 1914 photo.

Following photos show the interior after the remodel.

Hazelton Brothers grand piano built in New York in 1902

Alvina and Maxmilian Baumeister, the birth records for their children with some of their portraits, and the family's cook for 18 years named Wei. Thanks to Roger and Julia Russell for sharing these photos.

Alvina

Maxmilian

Waldheim - the Baumeister House built in 1896 by Henry Osterman

1906

Baumeister children birth dates

Werner, 1891

Alvin & Charlotte

Alvina with Werner & Karl

Name not given for this child

Charlotte, age 18

Karl

Olga in her wedding dress

Werner & Karl

Wei, the Chinese cook for 18 years

Charlotte, age 15

Charlotte with "Uncle Brude" & Max E.

Charlotte, 1881

Charlotte, age 8