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 A Germanic wonderland in midtown |
Grand Blvd to Nebraska Ave (between Russell Boulevard and Shenandoah Avenue) St. Louis, MO 63104 United States +1 314 776 2227 http://stlouis.missouri.org/co... |
Another of St. Louis' spectacular 19th-century residential developments, Compton Heights was planned for an area of the city that, in St. Louis' earliest days, was set aside for livestock grazing. By the end of the Civil War, residential development was starting to take place; Compton Heights began development in 1888, and was soon to be inhabited by many of St. Louis' wealthy German families. With romantically curving streets(Longfellow and Hawthorne Boulevards) at its center, the neighborhood today looks like a Germanic-inspired fairyland of huge, imposing houses, spectacular brickwork and turrets, and other fascinating architectural details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Marjie Kennedy  |
 Photo: Ryan Gavin |
 Photo: Matthew Diller |
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Seekers of the naked truth come here |
Grand and Russell Avenues (5600 Clayton Avenue inside Forest Park [Parks Office]) St. Louis, MO 63110 United States +1 314 289 5330 http://stlouis.missouri.org/ci... |
Compton Hill Reservoir Park was dedicated in 1867 and spans about 36 acres. The Naked Truth, a controversial statue, draws many onlookers. Local families enjoy outings here, as do many travelers seeking a historical interlude. With a rest area, a playground, tennis courts and a basketball court, the park offers many activity choices. Its location next to the reservoir adds to the ambience of the park. Now run by the Parks Department, Compton Hill hosts many group events, but permits are required for these. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Marjie Kennedy |
 Food, Education, & Community |
3877 Connecticut (Tower Grove Park, to West of Pool Pavilion) St. Louis, MO 63116 United States +1 314 772 3899 http://tgmarket.org |
Along with local seasonal produce, meats, and artisan food products, shoppers come to this farmers' market for a free concert series, free yoga classes, cooking demonstrations, and a Sustainable Living Series of lectures. The goals of the Market are to promote improved quality of life, sustainable agriculture, and urban education by providing this center for local commerce. In the center of Tower Grove Park, the Market is accessible by car or public transport, with detailed directions available on the website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A country home in the midst of the city |
4344 Shaw Ave (at Tower Grove Avenue) St. Louis, MO 63110 United States +1 314 577 5100 |
Tower Grove House, the country home of 19th-century St. Louis merchant Henry Shaw, was built in 1849 on the grounds of his estate, which by 1857 he would open to the public as the Missouri Botanical Garden. The house itself, an Italianate villa with a marvelous spice garden and maze in the rear, has the type of lavish Victorian decor you might expect from such a wealthy, successful businessman. Though the house is one of the garden's most interesting features, most visitors pass it by. Also, be sure not to miss Shaw's mausoleum in the ivy-covered grounds in front of the house. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Aileen M. Keenan |
 Photo: Aileen M. Keenan |
 Photo: Linda E. Moore |