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200 Washington Ave
St. Louis, MO 63102

314-425-4465

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Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
Distance: 0.8 mi Competitive Analysis
1315 Chestnut St
St. Louis, MO 63103

(314) 746-4599

The initiative to construct a memorial plaza and memorial building to honor the gallant sons and daughters of Missouri, and of our city, who "made the supreme sacrifice in the World War", began in 1923. Over the course of several years, the City of St. Louis and its citizens raised money for the project. Under the leadership of Mayor Bernard F. Dickmann, and with some funds coming from the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works (Project No. 5098), the construction of the building, development of the memorial plaza, and improvements to the parks began on October 21, 1935 and the memorial and museum officially opened on Memorial Day, May 30, 1938. "This magnificent edifice, erected as a perpetual reminder of the valor and sacrifice that has enabled America to live, will spur us on as a people to make America greater. We, who live, because others have died, should make of this shrine a place of love and a monument of peace." - Mayor Bernard F. Dickmann, May 30, 1938 President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, came to St. Louis to dedicate the site for the Soldiers Memorial building on October 14, 1936. “…Here will rise a fitting structure—a symbol of devoted patriotism and unselfish service. We in America do not build monuments to war: we do not build monuments to conquests; we build monuments to commemorate the spirit of sacrifice in war—reminders of our desire for peace. The memory of those, whom the war called to the Beyond, urges us to consecrate the best that is in us to the service of country in times of peace. We best honor the memory of those dead by striving for Peace, that the terror of the days of war will be with us no more. May the beauty of this monument, which will rise on this site, cast a beneficent light on the memories of our comrades, may a substantial structure typify the strength of their purpose, and may it inspire future generations with a desire to be of service to their fellows and their country.” Seemingly, the poignancy of the President’s words were not lost on his audience: The quality and pride of craftsmanship, the careful attention to detail and design, confirm the depth of commitment and steadfast appreciation of Great Depression-era St. Louisans for those who served in the armed forces—veterans—and for those who served to the last measure of their lives—who made “The Supreme Sacrifice.” Further, these St. Louisans did not forget the families, understanding that war reaches beyond the battlefield, to the American home, with lasting effect long after peace treaties are signed. Here are a few architectural features to notice the next time you visit Soldiers Memorial. The quoted material is as described in a very early guide book, published by Mason Printing Company, St. Louis: * Exterior walls of the building itself: Of Bedford limestone, from Bedford Indiana. * Outside, looking up, trimming the building just below the second floor balcony: “On the facing of the parapet, surrounding the upper promenade, are carved medallions representing infantrymen, marines, tank operators, sailors and the other divisions of service.” (p. 14) * Outside, large sculptured, limestone figures flanking the stairs: “Four magnificent sculptured stone figures, two on the south side [Chestnut street side], representing Courage [male figure] and Vision [female figure]; two on the north side [Pine street side], representing Loyalty [male figure] and Sacrifice [female figure]. These massive, beautiful figures are the work of Walker Hancock, a native St. Louisan.” (p. 14) * Going up the stairs to the entrance and under the covered atrium area, the Cenotaph: “Of black granite resting upon a base of Bedford stone. Carved upon [the cenotaph] are 1075 names of soldiers and nurses from our city, who made the supreme sacrifice [referring to WWI].” (p.11) * In the covered atrium area, looking up: Gold Star Mother mosaic ceiling: Probably designed and installed by the Ravenna Mosaic Company, St. Louis—the same company that did the mosaics at the Cathedral Basilica on Lindell. Note that lights embedded inside the cenotaph shine upwards onto the ceiling at night—to highlight the detail and color of the tiles. As stated in the Mason Printing guide book: “Large flood lights in the hollowed center of the Cenotaph illuminate the ceiling which is of glass mosaic in red, gold and silver. Centered in the ceiling is a large gold star, dedicated to the mothers of St. Louisans who died in the war.” (p. 11) * Elevator and stairway, located in the west museum lobby, north end and south end, respectively: “Access to the upper part [second floor] of the Memorial is by automatic elevator, which is completely paneled in American Walnut [probably from Missouri]. There is also a magnificent modernistic stairway, the walls of which are napoleon gray marble from Phoenix, MO. The treads and risers are of terrazzo. Modernistic aluminum rails and lighting fixtures create a pleasing and entrancing atmosphere.” (p.17) * Entrance doors and museums: “There are two museums, east and west sides, at the entrance to which are modernistic aluminum light standards. The doors to the museums are made of heavy plate glass, encased in frames of aluminum and alloys that produce a soft, satin silver finish. The floors of the museum[s] are of terrazzo, while the nine-foot wainscoating [in the museums] is of St. Genevieve [Missouri] rose marble, with Belgian blue marble as a trim. The grill work over the doors and the 28-foot windows in the museums is of aluminum.” (p. 15) * Basement area where CEMA offices are currently located: “On the ground floor is the assembly room used by the Gold Star Mothers and other war organizations of women. The assembly room accommodates 300 persons.” (p. 18) Note also that the U.S.O. held events in the basement area before CEMA and before the U.S.O. moved to Lambert Airport. The Soldiers' Memorial was designed by St. Louis architectural firm Mauran, Russell & Crowell, in the Classical style, but with limited ornamentation. Its entrances are flanked by four monumental sculptural groups carved in Bedford stone, representing figures of Loyalty, Vision, Courage and Sacrifice. Created by sculptor Walker Hancock they stand, with their horses, on the North and South sides of the building. Ornamental pylons on the terrace level name major World War I battles in which St. Louisans participated. Inside the building, a 38-foot high ceiling of mosaic tile tops the loggia area. The tiles form a large gold star dedicated to the mothers of St. Louisans who died in wars. A black granite cenotaph in the center of the loggia is inscribed with the names of 1,075 St. Louisans who lost their lives in World War I.

National Blues Museum
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
615 Washington Ave
St. Louis, MO 63101

(314) 925-0016

St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
601 Clark Ave
St. Louis, MO 63102

The St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum is a team hall of fame located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, representing the history, players and personnel of the professional baseball franchise St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). It is housed within Ballpark Village, a mixed-use development and adjunct of Busch Stadium, the home stadium of the Cardinals. 34 members have been enshrined within the Cardinals Hall of Fame.HistoryThe St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum was originally located in downtown St. Louis in the same building as the International Bowling Museum and the World Bowling Writers (WBW) International Bowling Hall of Fame, near the site of the old Busch Stadium and the new Busch Stadium. The International Bowling Museum closed its St. Louis site in November 2008 and moved to Arlington, Texas.The Cardinals Hall of Fame likewise closed when the Bowling Museum moved and suspended public operations. However, the museum staff designed a new hall of fame and museum. The Cardinals moved the museum to the St. Louis Ballpark Village, which is located across Clark Street from Busch Stadium and opened in 2014. The new facility was constructed within the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum and Cardinal Nation Restaurant in Ballpark Village.

St Louis Wax Museum
Distance: 0.4 mi Competitive Analysis
720 N 2nd St
St. Louis, MO 63102

(314) 241-1155

Campbell House Museum
Distance: 1.0 mi Competitive Analysis
1508 Locust St
St. Louis, MO 63103

(314) 421-0325

Built in 1851, the first house in the elegant neighborhood Lucas Place, the Campbell House was the home of renowned fur trader and entrepreneur Robert Campbell and his family from 1854 until 1938. The museum contains hundreds of original Campbell possessions including furniture, paintings, clothing, letters, carriages and a unique set of interior photographs taken in the mid-1880s. After a monumental five-year, $3 million restoration Campbell House now stands as one of the most accurately restored 19th Century buildings in America.

Museum of Westward Expansion, The Gate way Arch in St Louis
Distance: 0.0 mi Competitive Analysis
11 N 4th St
St. Louis, MO 63102

Saint Louis Historical Old Court House - Jefferson Memorial Expansion Park
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
11 N 4th St
St. Louis, MO 63102

(314) 655-1700

City Museum Rooftop Ferris Wheel
Distance: 1.0 mi Competitive Analysis
750 N 16th Street
St. Louis, MO 63103

(314) 231-2489

The Eugene Field House & St. Louis Toy Museum
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
634 S Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102

(314) 421-4689

Eugene Field House (St. Louis)
Distance: 0.5 mi Competitive Analysis
634 S Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102

(314) 421-4689

The Eugene Field House is a historic house museum at 634 South Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri. Built in 1829, it was the home of Roswell Field, an attorney for Dred Scott in the landmark Dred Scott v. Sandford court case. Field's son, Eugene Field, was raised there and became a noted writer of children's stories. A National Historic Landmark, it is now a museum known as the Eugene Field House & St. Louis Toy Museum.DescriptionThe Field House is located just south of Downtown St. Louis, at the northeast corner of South Broadway and Cerre Street. It is largely surrounded by parking lots, with Interstate 64 a short way to the north. It is a three story brick building, three bays wide, with a side gable roof whose end wall sections are raised. The entrance is in the leftmost bay, in a panelled recess. The windows have stone sills and lintels.HistoryThe house was built in 1845, and was once part of a row of similar buildings called Walsh's Row. Most of these were torn down in the 20th century. Threatened with demolition, the house was transferred to the St. Louis Board of Education in 1936. Restored with funding from local preservationists, it opened as a museum to Eugene Field later that year. It was turned over to the Landmarks Association of St. Louis in 1968, and to the Eugene Field House Foundation in 1981. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2007, for its association with attorney Roswell Field, who was Eugene Field's father, and a lead attorney for Dred Scott. Field's legal work set the stage for Scott's final appeal to the United States Supreme Court, which was rejected in the 1857 Dred Scott v. Sandford decision, in which Chief Justice Roger B. Taney issued a polemic decision denying African Americans United States citizenship.

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Museum of Westward Expansion, The Gate way Arch in St Louis
Distance: 0.0 mi Competitive Analysis
11 N 4th St
St. Louis, MO 63102

Museum of Westward Expansion, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
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200 Avenue Rd
St. Louis, MO 63102-2101

Gateway Arch
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100 Washington Ave
St. Louis, MO 63147

(877) 982-1410

Saint Louis Arch Riverfront
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100 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63102

Top Of The Gateway Arch - 630 Feet. St Louis Mo
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100 Washington Ave
St. Louis, MO 63102

St.Louis Gateway Helicopter Tour
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50 N Leonor K Sullivan Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63102

(314) 496-4494

Basilica of Saint Louis, the King Old Cathedral
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
209 Walnut St
St. Louis, MO 63102

Gateway Arch Riverboats
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50 N Leonor K Sullivan Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63102

(314) 621-4040

Starbucks - Hyatt Regency Riverfront St. Louis
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
315 Chestnut St
St. Louis, MO 63102-1895

(314) 259-3266

Kerber Eck & Braeckell LLP
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1 S Memorial Dr
St. Louis, MO 63102

(314) 231-6232

Collabera Inc
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1 S Memorial Dr
St. Louis, MO 63102

(314) 436-9402

Goldstein & Price Lc
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St. Louis, MO 63102

(314) 421-0710

Brown Daniel
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St. Louis, MO 63102-2449

(314) 231-4878

Williams Ronda F
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1 S Memorial Dr, Ste 1400
St. Louis, MO 63102-2425

(314) 588-7000

Sullivan Bart C
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1 S Memorial Dr, Apt S
St. Louis, MO 63102-2425

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Disabato Nitsch, LLP
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727 N 1st St, Ste 310
St. Louis, MO 63102

(314) 276-1318

Gateway Arch & Old Courthouse Information
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
11 N 4th St
St. Louis, MO 63102

(314) 655-1700

ShipWorks SkyGym
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1 Memorial Dr, Ste 2000
St. Louis, MO 63102

1-800-95-APPTIVE

Becky Thatcher Riverboat
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50 N Leonor K Sullivan Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63102

(314) 982-1410