Maplewood in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Empire Supply
1931-Present
— Maplewood, MO —
Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 10, 2019
1. Empire Supply Marker
William Loomstein, a former Russian Czar guard who endured the Great Depression, started anew as a purveyor of paint and hardware the same year the Empire State Building opened. The 3rd generation of Loomsteins sells glass, mirrors, windows and doors.
Erected 2010.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 38° 36.805′ N, 90° 18.998′ W. Marker is in Maplewood, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker is on Manchester Road (Missouri Route 100), on the right when traveling east. It is located, fittingly, in front of Empire Supply. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7286 Manchester Road, Saint Louis MO 63143, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fun Fair Park (a few steps from this marker); Chain Of Rocks Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wedge (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Kalb Electric (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Scheidt Hardware
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More about this marker. This is part of the City of Maplewood's Route 66 Tribute and Memorial Plaques series.
Also see . . . Route 66 Memorial And Tribute Plaques. City website entry (Submitted on June 9, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 10, 2019
2. Empire Supply Marker
Sidewalk marker is located, fittingly, in front of Empire Supply
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2019, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2019, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
