The Sauer Castle
This 1870s castle designed by Asa Beebe Cross features Italianate Villa architecture and is currently undergoing an extensive restoration spearheaded by a local family.
The Sauer Castle
935 Shawnee Road, Kansas City, KS 66103 (Map)
Built: 1871-1873
Architect//Style: Asa Beebe Cross // Italiante
Area: KCK
Sauer Castle, located at 935 Shawnee Road in Kansas City, Kansas, is one of the region’s most recognized examples of Italianate architecture and one of the most historically significant residences in the city. Construction began around 1871 and was completed in 1873 as the home of German immigrant Anton Sauer and his family. The house was designed by Asa Beebe Cross, a leading Kansas City architect known for his work in prominent 19th-century architectural styles.
