Tower Grove South in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

3127 South Grand Boulevard

Built 1908

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

1. 3127 South Grand Boulevard Marker

Inscription. Constructed by Henry Brocker based on designs by the architectural firm of Matthews & Clarke. Known as "The Rain Stick" building because of its first occupant, Louis Onimus' umbrella business. In the 1940s and 1950s, the building housed a Kroger grocery, which installed the existing blade sign and clock.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 38° 36.125′ N, 90° 14.547′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Tower Grove South. It is on South Grand Boulevard north of Hartford Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3127 South Grand Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63118, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 3121-23 South Grand Boulevard (a few steps from this marker); The Dickmann Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 3137-39 South Grand Boulevard (within shouting distance of this marker); 3141-45 South Grand Boulevard (within shouting distance of this marker); 3101-13 South Grand Boulevard (within shouting distance of this marker); 3014-26 South Grand Boulevard (within shouting distance of

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this marker); 3151-57 South Grand Boulevard (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 3609-13 Juniata Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

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

2. 3127 South Grand Boulevard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.