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Becky Thatcher House and Gift Shop


Home of Mark Twain's childhood sweetheart
318 North Main St
Hannibal, MO 63401
+1 573 221 0822
sanorth@packetx.net
Right around the corner from Mark Twain's boyhood home in Hannibal, MO, is the 1840's home of Laura Hawkins, Twain's childhood sweetheart. Laura, a schoolmate of the young Sam Clemens, later became the inspiration for Twain's fictional Becky Thatcher. Currently restored as a book and gift shop, the Becky Thatcher House offers a unique selection of Mark Twain souvenirs, t-shirts, dolls, classroom aids for teachers, and, of course, books and book bags.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Benton Place


Window to the 19th-century
2000 Park Ave
St. Louis, MO 63104
The oldest remaining "private place" in the city (private place meaning, in St. Louis, an upscale, limited-access street with interesting architecture and zoning restrictions), Benton Place was laid out in 1868 as part of the developing Lafayette Square neighborhood. Its dozen or so houses, framed by four massive residences at its entrance, are mostly in the Second Empire Mansard style. A derelict street of rooming houses some 30 years ago, it is today the most fashionable street in once-again-fashionable Lafayette Square. The private homes are not open to the public, but visitors can feel free to enjoy a walk through the neighborhood.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Benton Place photo by Donna Ward
Photo: Donna Ward
Benton Place photo by Mark
Photo: Mark
 

 
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis


Largest Mosaic Collection in the World
4431 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108
+1 314 373 8240
http://www.cathedralstl.org
tours@cathedralstl.org
Romanesque architecture is what you will first see when you arrive at the seat of the Catholic archdiocese in St. Louis, but it is the interior- with its Byzantine styling and a mosaic collection that is said to be the world's largest- that is truly inspiring. More than 41,000,000 pieces of glass tesserae illustrate numerous religious stories. The life story of French king St. Louis IX, the city's namesake, is life story told in mosaic on the walls of the portico. Choir concerts are scheduled throughout the year, and choral programs and organ recitals are presented most Sunday afternoons.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by Elan Ruskin
Photo: Elan Ruskin
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by Jerry Hertzler
Photo: Jerry Hertzler
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by Noor Ali-Hasan
Photo: Noor Ali-Hasan
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by Elizabeth Jenkins
Photo: Elizabeth Jenkins
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by Tomoko
Photo: Tomoko
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by Tomoko
Photo: Tomoko
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by Sam A Marshall
Photo: Sam A Marshall
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by Nicola De Pisapia
Photo: Nicola De Pisapia
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by Vicki Miller
Photo: Vicki Miller
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by Mark Schuver
Photo: Mark Schuver
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by Erik Strahm
Photo: Erik Strahm
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by john.sonderman
Photo: john.sonderman
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by Jim Milles
Photo: Jim Milles
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by Michael Duran
Photo: Michael Duran
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by christopher niebur
Photo: christopher niebur
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis photo by Bettina Woolbright
Photo: Bettina Woolbright
 

 
Central Public Library


A Carnegie Library
1301 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
+1 314 241 2288
http://www.slpl.lib.mo.us/
gholt@slpl.lib.mo.us
Central Public Library was designed by Cass Gilbert of New York City (who also designed the Woolworth Building in New York) and was opened to the public in 1912. Financed in part by a $500,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie, the $1.5 million Renaissance Revival building is one of the finest public buildings in St. Louis. It is built of Maine granite and approached by a monumental staircase on the Olive Street side; the jewel of the building is probably the two storey central hall, which is covered by a lavishly decorated, coffered ceiling. Numerous ceilings in other rooms are based on models from Renaissance Florence.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Central Public Library photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion


Historic mansion in South St. Louis
3352 DeMenil Place
(at Cherokee Street)
St. Louis, MO 63118
+1 314 771 5828
demenil@stlouis.missouri.org
A Greek Revival-style mansion now open to the public, the Chatillon-DeMenil house dates to 1849, when the first portion was built for Henri Chatillon, a hunter and guide with Francis Parkman's Oregon Trail expedition. Sold to the DeMenil family a few years later, it was soon enlarged and transformed into the current Greek Revival form. Threatened with demolition in the 1950s to make way for the construction of I-55, the house was saved by local preservationists and then completely restored. Today, the DeMenil remains an oasis of calm and elegance.

Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children younger than 12.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Christ Church Cathedral


Historic church with Gothic architecture
1210 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
+1 314 231 3454
http://www.christchurchcathedr...
info@christchurchcathedral.us
Fans of Gothic architecture will not want to miss this fine example of the style, complete with a belfry tower flanked by gargoyles. The church's most impressive feature, however, is found inside behind the altar, an area graced by intricate carved screens called reredos made of stone from France. Parishioners held the first service in this church on Christmas Day of 1867. It is the seat of the oldest Episcopal parish to be established west of the Mississippi River. Free tours are conducted weekdays inside the cathedral that is a National Historic Landmark listed in the National Register of Historic Places. You can call +1 314 231 2526 if you are in need of pastoral care.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Christ Church Cathedral photo by Jeff Kopp
Photo: Jeff Kopp
Christ Church Cathedral photo by Marjie Kennedy
Photo: Marjie Kennedy
Christ Church Cathedral photo by Lisa Cericola
Photo: Lisa Cericola
Christ Church Cathedral photo by Brian Romine
Photo: Brian Romine
 

 
Compton Heights


A Germanic wonderland in midtown
Grand Blvd to Nebraska Ave
(between Russell Boulevard and Shenandoah Avenue)
St. Louis, MO 63104
+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
Compton Heights photo by Marjie Kennedy
Photo: Marjie Kennedy
Compton Heights photo by Ryan Gavin
Photo: Ryan Gavin
Compton Heights photo by Matthew Diller
Photo: Matthew Diller
 

 
EarthWays Home


It makes Earth sense
3617 Grandel Square
St. Louis, MO 63108
+1 314 577 0220
http://www.earthwayscenter.org/
earthways.center@mobot.org
A prime example of 19th-century architecture, this historic landmark is housed in the Grand Center district and is now home to an environmental advocacy group. School participants are educated in recycling consciousness, energy efficiency, water conservation and other environmental concerns. The Victorian-style décor and design are enhanced by an elegant garden, cared for by the Missouri Botanical Garden. Built in 1885 and restored in 1993, the 4,500 square-foot, three-story building has become a must-see tour stop. Tours are by appointment only.

Review © 2007, Wcities
EarthWays Home photo by Wayne Burkett
Photo: Wayne Burkett
 

 
Federal Reserve Bank


Tourists can bank on it
411 Locust St
St. Louis, MO 63102
+1 314 444 8444 / +1 800 333 0810
http://www.stlouisfed.org/
Shannon.Fox@stls.frb.org
As one of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks in the United States, the St. Louis branch has made learning about our government's treasury department and its duties a fun experience. The bank offers tours for groups of up to 42 people, with three-week advance scheduling required. Scheduled times are 9:30am-1:30pm Monday-Friday. You will learn how many checks get cashed each day, where counterfeit money goes, how the vault door is opened and closed, and whether or not the vault holds real gold.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Federal Reserve Bank photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
First Missouri State Capitol


Original Home of State Government
200 South Main Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
+1 636 940 3322
http://www.mostateparks.com/fi...
moparks@mail.dnr.state.mo.us
Before the current state capitol was built in Jefferson City, legislators debated slavery and states rights in this historic area of St. Charles. After Missouri became a state in 1826, the people of St. Charles provided this site as a temporary capitol. Tour the capitol offices on the second floor of the historic building that originally housed the Peck Brothers General Store. The offices of the governor were kept in an adjoining building. Daily tours of this restored historic site include an audiovisual presentation and a trip through a museum.

Review © 2007, Wcities
First Missouri State Capitol photo by kparrish
Photo: kparrish
 

 
Gateway Arch


Tallest man-made monument in the world
707 North First St
St. Louis, MO 63102
+1 877 982 1410
http://www.stlouisarch.com/
info@stlouisarch.com
The Arch has been a popular tourist attraction since its completion in October 1965. Designed to last 1,000 years, it reaches 630 feet in height; on a clear day, you can see for about 30 miles from atop the structure. Groups of 20 or more can take a guided tour of the landmark. The tour includes a documentary film on the building of the Arch, a visit to the Museum of Westward Expansion and a trip to the Old Courthouse, which is famous for hosting the legendary Dred Scott Trial. Tram tickets to the top: USD8 adults, USD5 kids (13-16), USD3 kids (3-12).

Review © 2007, Wcities
Gateway Arch photo by Matt Riggott
Photo: Matt Riggott
Gateway Arch photo by Bev Sykes
Photo: Bev Sykes
Gateway Arch photo by Jim Ellwanger
Photo: Jim Ellwanger
Gateway Arch photo by Anna House
Photo: Anna House
Gateway Arch photo by Michael Wyszomierski
Photo: Michael Wyszomierski
Gateway Arch photo by Kenneth Walters
Photo: Kenneth Walters
Gateway Arch photo by bjsmith
Photo: bjsmith
Gateway Arch photo by Michael Peck
Photo: Michael Peck
Gateway Arch photo by Jeremy Dillman
Photo: Jeremy Dillman
Gateway Arch photo by Russell Schmidt
Photo: Russell Schmidt
Gateway Arch photo by kevin.o'neill
Photo: kevin.o'neill
Gateway Arch photo by Michael Wyszomierski
Photo: Michael Wyszomierski
Gateway Arch photo by bjsmith
Photo: bjsmith
Gateway Arch photo by Dalmdad Landscape Photography
Photo: Dalmdad Landscape Photography
Gateway Arch photo by Ben Taylor
Photo: Ben Taylor
Gateway Arch photo by Vearl Brown
Photo: Vearl Brown
Gateway Arch photo by Adam Lasnik
Photo: Adam Lasnik
Gateway Arch photo by mandolinist_yokohama
Photo: mandolinist_yokohama
Gateway Arch photo by Brad
Photo: Brad
Gateway Arch photo by Tim Lindenbaum
Photo: Tim Lindenbaum
Gateway Arch photo by Ritesh Maheshwari
Photo: Ritesh Maheshwari
 

 
Grace Hill


Helping the community since 1903
2600 Hadley St
St. Louis, MO 63106
+1 314 539 9500
http://www.gracehill.org/
Founded in 1903 as a settlement house for immigrants, this building has become a community asset and has continued to expand its services. In 1906, it opened the first of its six health centers. Today it offers health programs, elderly care, family and children's resources, day care centers, employment assistance, help for the homeless and emergency services. Community residents can participate in the MTDE program (More Time Dollar Exchange), which barters services for "time dollars." Earned time dollars can be spent at participating businesses in the community.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Grace Hill photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Grand Center (Art and Entertainment District)


How grand it is!
634 North Grand Blvd
(Suite 10A)
St. Louis, MO 63103
+1 314 533 1884 x203 / +1 800 572 7776
http://www.grandcenter.org/
webmaster@grandcenter.org
The 10-block area known as Grand Center is St. Louis' premier art and entertainment district. It is home to art, dining, housing, parties and events. Grand Center Inc., established in 1987, is a group dedicated to overseeing the growth and events of this St. Louis district. Whether you are in the area on business and in need of a conference room; planning a wedding; or just wanting to see the sights, this is a good place to visit. The Grand Center Group offers walking tours to visitors, groups and individuals by appointment 10:30am-3:30pm Monday-Friday.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Grand Center (Art and Entertainment District) photo by Matthew Diller
Photo: Matthew Diller
 

 
Holy Corners District


Remarkable church architecture on all corners
400-600 North Kings Highway Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108
http://stlouis.missouri.org/cw...
"Holy Corners," a remarkable grouping of seven examples of early 20th-century institutional architecture, is located on Kingshighway Boulevard in the Central West End. Perhaps the most spectacular building is the former Second Baptist Church at Kings Highway and Washington, a multi-hued brick complex with a tower and courtyard that looks as if it had been transported from northern Italy. Others include the Classical Revival-style St. John's Methodist Church, the Arts & Crafts-style Racquet Club, the Roman Temple-style former Temple Israel, the Greek Revival-style Tuscan Temple, the First Church of Christ, Scientist, and the Washington Hotel.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Lafayette Square


A showcase for Victorian architecture
Missouri St at Park Ave
St. Louis, MO 63104
An old neighborhood just to the Southwest of Downtown St. Louis, Lafayette Square was once among the wealthiest and most fashionable of St. Louis' neighborhoods, its large villas drawing the wealthy out from the downtown center. Lafayette Park, the last remaining of the old French common fields, was named after the Marquis de Lafayette, who visited St. Louis in 1825.

After being badly damaged by a tornado in 1896, the neighborhood went into a long decline. By the time of the Depression, most of the grand homes had become rooming houses. Today, the renovation that began in the 1960's is almost complete, as a walk around the old Victorian neighborhood will attest. Don't miss the beautiful pond and Revolutionary War-era cannons in the park.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Lafayette Square photo by Anna House
Photo: Anna House
Lafayette Square photo by Jeffrey Ricker
Photo: Jeffrey Ricker
Lafayette Square photo by Jeffrey Ricker
Photo: Jeffrey Ricker
Lafayette Square photo by Tom Lampe
Photo: Tom Lampe
Lafayette Square photo by Anna House
Photo: Anna House
Lafayette Square photo by Andrew D. Kerman
Photo: Andrew D. Kerman
Lafayette Square photo by Chris Hoge
Photo: Chris Hoge
 

 
Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum


For fans of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
208 Hill Street
Hannibal, MO 63401-3316
+1 573 221 9010
http://www.marktwainmuseum.org/
Take a fascinating tour of the house in Hannibal, MO, where the young Samuel Clemens grew up, before becoming one of America's best-loved authors, Mark Twain. The modest two-story frame house, built in 1843 by Sam Clemens' father, has been fully restored, complete with period furnishings. Several Norman Rockwell oil paintings adorn the walls, based on illustrations from special editions of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." A day trip to Hannibal makes a great outing for the kids. The admission fees for adults is $8, for senior citizens (60yrs and above) is$6.50, for children is $4 and for children under 6yrs is free.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Powell Symphony Hall


Symphony hall restored from 1920s movie palace
718 North Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63103
+1 314 533 2500 / +1 315 534 1700 (Box Office)
http://www.slso.org
Home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra since 1966, this regal auditorium began life in the 1920s as a vaudeville hall and movie palace. The 2,700-seat facility has been magnificently restored and remodeled, featuring chandeliers and grand staircases. The entry area was designed to emulate the Louis XIV Chapel at Versailles and includes a spectacular stained glass window of St. Louis on a horse. A permanent orchestra shell, rather than an orchestra pit, was included in the refurbishing of the theater to provide better sound. World-renowned performers including Isaac Stern have praised the hall's acoustics.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Powell Symphony Hall photo by SoulNoir
Photo: SoulNoir
 

 
Samuel Cupples House


Restored 19th-century mansion
3673 West Point Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63103
+1 314 977 3575
http://www.slu.edu/the_arts/cu...
This three-story, 42-room estate cost half a million dollars when it was built by successful St. Louis businessman Samuel Cupples in 1889. The purple sandstone mansion features elaborate Romanesque architecture and boasts 22 fireplaces, five centuries of fine art, finely curved woodwork and some of the home's original furniture.

Tours of the historic house, which was donated to St. Louis University in 1942, are conducted Tuesday-Saturday. Special tours in foreign languages and for the hearing or sight impaired can be prearranged by telephone. The mansion is closed during the month of January.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Scott Joplin House


Home of the ragtime composer
2658 Delmar
St. Louis, MO 63103
+1 314 340 5790
Visit the house where ragtime music legend Scott Joplin is known to have spent one of his most productive periods. A nine-year resident of St. Louis, Joplin spent two years in this house with wife Belle Haden. He published eight songs while living here in 1902, "The Entertainer" being the most famous today. A player piano with scrolls of his music serves as a charming part of the restoration effort implemented to make this house appear as it would have during his time here.

The home is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Guided tours are available daily.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Scott Joplin House photo by David Mitby
Photo: David Mitby
 

 
Sheldon Concert Hall & Ballroom


More than just a concert hall
3648 Washington Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108
+1 314 533 9900
http://www.sheldonconcerthall....
Designed in 1904 by Louis Spiering, this historic landmark hosts more than 300 events each year. It opened in 1912 and has since featured such speakers as Dwight Eisenhower and Albert Einstein. The building can seat up to 711 people and hosts a variety of concerts each year. In 1998, it expanded to 6,000 square feet. One of the area's most loved tourist spots and event-hosting spaces, it is available for parties, business and organizational functions; it also features local and historical exhibits. Tickets are sold through MetroTix.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Sheldon Concert Hall & Ballroom photo by Marjie Kennedy
Photo: Marjie Kennedy
 

 
Shrine of St. Joseph


Restored Catholic church downtown
1220 N 11th St
St. Louis, MO 63106
+1 314 231 9407
http://www.shrineofstjoseph.org/
An enormous Catholic church on the edge of the downtown business district, St. Joseph's Shrine dates back to the 1840s, when ethnic churches—primarily German, Polish, Italian and Irish ones—ministered to and schooled new immigrants. After a Vatican-authenticated miracle occurred there in 1864, the church was greatly enlarged in 1866 and then again in 1881, at which time its Baroque facade and twin towers were added. In the 1960s and 1970s, when the neighborhood had long since given way to commercial development, the underused church was almost demolished. A local group spearheaded a drive to save and restore the massive church, spending well over $1 million in the process.

Tours are offered every week after the 11am Sunday service.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Shrine of St. Joseph photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Southern Hotel


Oldest hotel west of the Mississippi
146 South Third Street
St. Louis, MO 63670
+1 573 883 3493 / +1 800 275 1412
http://www.southernhotelbb.com/
stay@southernhotelbb.com
One of the highlights of the old French Colonial town of Ste. Genevieve—famed nationwide for its collection of 18th-century homes and located about an hour south of St. Louis—this Southern Hotel has been housing guests in its federal-style building since 1805. Once known for offering the finest accommodations on the Mississippi River between St. Louis and Natchez, Mississippi, the Southern operated until 1980. It reopened six years later as a fine bed-breakfast hotel. In addition to its friendly owner/hosts, it features beautifully restored public rooms and eight guest rooms furnished with distinctive antiques.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
St. Louis City Hall


A turn-of-the-century palace for St. Louis
1200 Market St
(at Tucker Boulevard)
St. Louis, MO 63103
+1 314 622 4000
St. Louis' City Hall, a massive stone building at the corner of Tucker and Market streets, was designed in 1890, when the city was still among the half-dozen largest cities in the country. Roughly modeled after the city hall in Paris, the building was not completed until 1904, just in time for the St. Louis World's Fair. Besides the glorious marble rotunda—with its grand staircase, three floors of colonnaded balconies, arches and vast skylight above—the main room of interest is the Board of Aldermen's chambers. There are interesting murals on the Market Street and Clark Avenue entrances.

Review © 2007, Wcities
St. Louis City Hall photo by Mike Rengel
Photo: Mike Rengel
St. Louis City Hall photo by Charles Barnes
Photo: Charles Barnes
St. Louis City Hall photo by Luis Amat
Photo: Luis Amat
St. Louis City Hall photo by starstar
Photo: starstar
St. Louis City Hall photo by changjl
Photo: changjl
St. Louis City Hall photo by Sigitas Jakucionis
Photo: Sigitas Jakucionis
St. Louis City Hall photo by grateful1968
Photo: grateful1968
St. Louis City Hall photo by peces416
Photo: peces416
St. Louis City Hall photo by FallenA
Photo: FallenA
St. Louis City Hall photo by Michael Lovingier
Photo: Michael Lovingier
St. Louis City Hall photo by Jason Lauderdale
Photo: Jason Lauderdale
 

 
St. Louis Union Station


Historical landmarks can also be fun
1820 Market St
St. Louis, MO 63103
+1 314 421 6655
http://www.stlouisunionstation...
info@stlouisunionstation.com
Once a bustling hub of railway activity, this station has been renovated to restore its stunning architecture, and it is now a busy attraction for tourists and locals. People flock here to eat at the more than 20 different restaurants, shop in the marketplace and enjoy free entertainment events. There is a lake, complete with fish and turtles, where you can ride a paddleboat. Kids of all ages will be delighted with the carousel and Ferris wheel. A 10-screen movie theater is also on site, and the station plays host to many events and festivals throughout the year.

Review © 2007, Wcities
St. Louis Union Station photo by Antonia Quest Photography
Photo: Antonia Quest Photography
St. Louis Union Station photo by Kris Dembski
Photo: Kris Dembski
St. Louis Union Station photo by Dave Clark
Photo: Dave Clark
St. Louis Union Station photo by Bev Sykes
Photo: Bev Sykes
St. Louis Union Station photo by Matt Riggott
Photo: Matt Riggott
St. Louis Union Station photo by Ioensis
Photo: Ioensis
St. Louis Union Station photo by Kevin Tisdel
Photo: Kevin Tisdel
St. Louis Union Station photo by Michael Fitzhugh
Photo: Michael Fitzhugh
St. Louis Union Station photo by Nina Cardona
Photo: Nina Cardona
St. Louis Union Station photo by Luis Amat
Photo: Luis Amat
St. Louis Union Station photo by Todd R. Jordan
Photo: Todd R. Jordan
St. Louis Union Station photo by Kris Dembski
Photo: Kris Dembski
St. Louis Union Station photo by Jim Frazier www.jimfrazier.com
Photo: Jim Frazier www.jimfrazier.com
St. Louis Union Station photo by Britt Caldwell
Photo: Britt Caldwell
St. Louis Union Station photo by starstar
Photo: starstar
St. Louis Union Station photo by Carol J. Ellison
Photo: Carol J. Ellison
St. Louis Union Station photo by Thaddeus Quintin
Photo: Thaddeus Quintin
St. Louis Union Station photo by eBob
Photo: eBob
St. Louis Union Station photo by Michael Schramm
Photo: Michael Schramm
St. Louis Union Station photo by kielman316
Photo: kielman316
St. Louis Union Station photo by Scott A. Drzyzga
Photo: Scott A. Drzyzga
St. Louis Union Station photo by LIONEL
Photo: LIONEL
St. Louis Union Station photo by Bryan Young
Photo: Bryan Young
St. Louis Union Station photo by Bibhash Chaudhuri
Photo: Bibhash Chaudhuri
 

 
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church


Landmark church serving the community's youth
3636 North Market St
St. Louis, MO 63113
+1 314 371 1190
http://www.archstl.org/parishe...
This landmark building, founded in 1865, serves as a social service resource for the community. The original architectural design of the sanctuary is preserved. Pastor Rev. Robert Zinser is proud to be a part of this historic parish, named for the Spanish Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), whose literary works are cited by the National Library of Congress. The church has an adjacent school, St. Nicholas School, which serves the local community. Visitors attend mass and community events, and are drawn by the general history of the building.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
The Old Post Office and Custom House


19th-century architectural marvel
800-900 Olive St
St. Louis, MO 63101
A massive and architecturally important building in the center of downtown, the Old Post Office opened in 1884 after more than a dozen years of effort and the expenditure of at least $6 million. Built of Missouri red granite and Maine gray granite, the building was designed in the French Second Empire style and greatly resembles its contemporary in Washington, D.C., the Old Executive Office Building. By 1961, the building was virtually empty, with its federal courtrooms and offices having moved to newer buildings. Targeted for demolition, the Old Post Office survived only after a 15-year, nationwide effort by preservationists.

Review © 2007, Wcities
The Old Post Office and Custom House photo by starstar
Photo: starstar
The Old Post Office and Custom House photo by John Ibarra
Photo: John Ibarra
The Old Post Office and Custom House photo by Kirsten O'Loughlin
Photo: Kirsten O'Loughlin
 

 
Tower Grove House


A country home in the midst of the city
4344 Shaw Ave
(at Tower Grove Avenue)
St. Louis, MO 63110
+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
Tower Grove House photo by Aileen M. Keenan
Photo: Aileen M. Keenan
Tower Grove House photo by Aileen M. Keenan
Photo: Aileen M. Keenan
 

 
Washington Avenue Loft District


Thriving for more than 180 years
St. Louis Landmark's Association
(917 Locust Street)
St. Louis, MO 63101
+1 314 421 6474
The St. Louis garment district has been recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. Among the businesses that have thrived here throughout the past 180 years are many new studios, galleries and cafes. Some buildings have been rehabbed as loft apartments. The loft district, as it is known, is home to many artists who have made their livings from the very buildings that once housed garment plants. These historic buildings now serve well both as studio lofts and as homes to families. The loft district is worth a visit from travelers.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Washington Avenue Loft District photo by Carol Cotter
Photo: Carol Cotter
Washington Avenue Loft District photo by Carol Cotter
Photo: Carol Cotter
 

 
West Cabanne Place Historic District


A treasure trove of Victorian architecture
5900-6100 West Cabanne Place
(at Hamilton)
St. Louis, MO 63112
Laid out as a semi-rural retreat in the late 1800s, West Cabanne Place eventually came to feature some of the finest Shingle Style homes in the Midwest. As the neighborhood around it filled up in ensuing decades, the area—and especially a house by the noted Boston architect H.H. Richardson—set the pace for style and architectural integrity. Although some of the Shingle Style homes have been lost to fire or demolition, others still remain, allowing West Cabanne Place to retain its distinction after so many years. The homes are privately owned, but walks through the area during the day are allowed.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
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St. Louis - Sights & Attractions - Lafayette Square
St. Louis - Sights & Attractions - Grand South Grand
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