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World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis MO | Nearby Businesses


4652 Maryland Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108


The World Chess Hall of Fame is a nonprofit, collecting institution situated in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, United States.The WCHOF is the only institution of its kind and offers a variety of programming to explore the dynamic relationship between art and chess, including educational outreach initiatives that provide context and meaning to the game and its continued educational impact. Founded in 1984, it is run by the United States Chess Trust, a charitable arm of the United States Chess Federation. Formerly located in New Windsor, New York; Washington D.C.; and Miami, Florida, it moved to St. Louis on September 9, 2011.HistoryThe brainchild of Steven Doyle, USCF president from 1984 to 1987, the World Chess Hall of Fame was created in 1986 as the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame.Opened in 1988 in the basement of the Federation’s then-headquarters in New Windsor, New York, the small museum contained a modest collection, including a book of chess openings signed by Bobby Fischer; a silver set awarded to Paul Morphy, American chess player and unofficial World Champion; and cardboard plaques honoring past grandmasters.

Art Gallery Near World Chess Hall of Fame

Third Degree Glass Factory
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
5200 Delmar Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108

(314) 367-4527

Third Degree functions as an artists' studio, education center, fine art gallery, and event space. We invite the public to stop by and see what our artists are up to, browse our gallery for that perfect piece to take home with you, or sign up for a class or workshop on: glassblowing, kilnworkiing, and flameworking (beadmaking). We also offer private demonstrations and lessons to small groups. Consider hosting your next wedding reception, private party, corporate event, or fashion show with us.

Troy's Jazz Gallery
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
4519 Olive St
St. Louis, MO 63108

(314) 932-1120

Troy's main focus will be to showcase local jazz musicians by giving them a platform to perform the type of music that moves the artists. We seek to offer a quality experience for our patrons while providing an outlet for talented and explosive musicians to collaborate as well as an outlet for newcomers to prove their showmanship without limits. Troy's will educate, promote and encourage musicians to go beyond the written music and jam outside of the box. Our goal is to attract serious music enthusiasts while keeping chit chat at a minimum. We want to be more than a fad, but a new tradition in St. Louis. Help us build a landmark and create a new era of musical legends.

The Vino Gallery
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
4701 McPherson Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108

(314) 932-5665

Lumier Sculpture Park
Distance: 0.9 mi Competitive Analysis
12580 Rott Rd
St. Louis, MO 63110

Dexter's Art Studio
Distance: 1.2 mi Competitive Analysis
4209 Chouteau Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110-1711

(314) 824-4827

Duane Reed Gallery
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
4729 McPherson Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108

(314) 361-4100

projects+gallery
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
4733 McPherson Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108

(314) 696-8678

Located at 4733 McPherson Avenue in Saint Louis' Central West End, projects+gallery is a commercial art space designed to feature contemporary exhibitions and artists that blur the boundaries of traditionally understood artistic disciplines and practices. In conjunction with Barrett Barrera Projects, a consulting company founded by Susan Barrett in 2014 and specializing in arts, culture and contemporary fashion, projects+gallery features regional, national and international artists working in a variety of mediums.

Philip Slein Gallery
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
4735 McPherson Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108

(314) 361-2617

Houska Gallery
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
4728 McPherson Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108

(314) 496-1377

White Flag Projects
Distance: 1.3 mi Competitive Analysis
4568 Manchester Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110

(314) 531-3442

Exodus Art Gallery
Distance: 0.6 mi Competitive Analysis
5075 Delmar Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108

314-369-8139

Atrium Gallery
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
4814 Washington Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108

(314) 367-1076

Walker-Cunningham Fine Art
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
Private by appointment
St. Louis, MO 63108

(617) 448-1428

Ennje Floor Art
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
Olive, Suite 101
St. Louis, MO 63108

(317) 627-5667

During her travels, Elana Schafer became increasingly enthralled with the beauty and craftsmanship of floor art made in exotic countries. The look and feel of unique and powerful textures led to many purchases, then the long time dream of bringing ENNJE to you. These exceptional pieces are especially designed and imported from the industry's best artisans and weavers. You won't find many of these pieces in stores. Allow us to share our collections as you make a personal choice and investment in art you can walk on.

West End Antiques Gallery
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
4732 McPherson Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108-1919

(314) 367-2900

Alexander Gallery
Distance: 0.9 mi Competitive Analysis
4100 Laclede Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108

(314) 534-8700

Signet Arts
Distance: 0.9 mi Competitive Analysis
4100 Laclede Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108-2851

(314) 534-0181

Landmark Near World Chess Hall of Fame

Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
4739 McPherson Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108

(314) 696-9041

Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers is a full-service fine art, antique and bespoke collectibles auction firm led by a seasoned and respected team of industry professionals. Together with our sister company, Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, Selkirk endeavors to represent the finest collections in America with outstanding photography, expert descriptions and cutting edge marketing, public relations and communications with one goal: to achieve the very best prices for our sellers. Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers is not affiliated with the Selkirk family.

Butler House (St. Louis, Missouri)
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
4484 W Pine Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108

The Buter House is a turreted, brick house built in 1892 for prominent St. Louis tobacco manufacturer James Gay Butler. It was designed in the Queen Anne style by Albert Knell, a Canadian architect.James Gay ButerJames Gay Butler was an American tobacco executive. He was a major supporter of Lindenwood University. Butler is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.

3rd Floor Clemens (3C)
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
West Pine Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63103

Jewel Box (St. Louis)
Distance: 1.2 mi Competitive Analysis
5600 Clayton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110

(314) 531-0080

The Jewel Box is a greenhouse located in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri. It now serves as a public horticultural facility and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places .It was designed by architect William C. E. Becker and built in 1936 by the Robert Paulus Construction Company. It consists of five stepped, composition-covered wood roofs with clerestories, rather than a regular glass roof, in order to prevent damage from frequent hailstorms.HistoryIn 1913, Nelson Cunliff became Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for St. Louis City. Due to high levels of smoke and soot within the city, he began a survey to determine which plants could survive the conditions. He later asked John Moritz, who was in charge of the city's greenhouses, to set up a display greenhouse to showcase various plants which could survive. It is said that someone called the displays "like a jewel box", hence the name. In 1933, Bernard Dickmann became Mayor of St. Louis and decided to build a new facility. The building cost $125,000 and William C. E. Becker, then Chief Engineer of Bridges and Buildings for the city, was assigned to design the building. Construction began on December 12, 1935 and the facility opened on November 14, 1936.