Delmar Loop in University City in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

William B. Ittner

Born September 4, 1864

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018

1. William B. Ittner Marker

Inscription. Unhappy with the prison-like schools of his youth, St. Louis-born architect William B. Ittner devoted his life to improving education through better school design. Appointed St. Louis School Board Commissioner in 1897, he designed open buildings that featured natural lighting, inviting exteriors, and classrooms tailored to specific needs. His 50 St. Louis schools included Wyman Elementary (1901) and Sumner High (1908). Ittner's other works include the Scottish Rite Cathedral (1921) and the Continental Building (1929), a crowning example of St. Louis Art Deco. William B. Ittner designed over 500 schools nationwide and has over 35 buildings in the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected 2008 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, and the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series lists.

Location. 38° 39.377′ N, 90° 18.443′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. Marker is on Delmar Boulevard east of Kingsland Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6661 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ike Turner (here, next to this marker); Jackie Smith (a few steps from this marker); Martha Gellhorn (a few steps from this marker); John Hartford (a few steps from this marker); Robert Guillaume (a few steps from this marker); Dan Dierdorf (a few steps from this marker); William Danforth (within shouting distance of this marker); David Francis (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in University City.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 26 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 10, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.