Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis presentation in Elsah

Architect John C. Guenther will speak on the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis on June 18, 2026, at 7 p.m. Mr. Guenther, FAIA, LEED AP, has taught at Washington University, St. Louis, and serves as president of the Society of Architectural Historians, St. Louis Chapter. He has written about The Gateway Arch and Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. Mr. Guenther also designed buildings at Principia College in Elsah, continuing the tradition and theme presented by the original architect in the 1930s, Bernard Maybeck. The presentation will be at Farley Music Hall, 37 Mill Street, in Elsah. Refreshments will be served.
This presentation will also be available virtually. If you wish to attend virtually, please register at historicelsah.org
The program is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. Parking is available. Refreshments will be served following the lecture.
This presentation is one of this year’s Hosmer-Williams Lectures sponsored by Historic Elsah Foundation and underwritten by Liberty Bank: A United Community Bank.
Historic Elsah Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to historic preservation and education in the Village of Elsah.