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

3197-99 South Grand Boulevard

Built 1909

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

1. 3197-99 South Grand Boulevard Marker

Inscription. Constructed by Chapman Realty and Construction Co. and designed by architect Oscar Greishorn. This building features terra cotta cornice ornamentation in the shape of lions' heads. Orpheum Cleaners has been a neighborhood landmark here since the late 1930s, retaining its historic blue and white mosaic tile floor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 38° 35.96′ N, 90° 14.573′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Tower Grove South. It is on South Grand Boulevard north of Wyoming Street, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3197 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: 3191 South Grand Boulevard (within shouting distance of this marker); 3190-98 South Grand Boulevard (within shouting distance of this marker); 3201-3 South Grand Boulevard (within shouting distance of this marker); 3179-89 South Grand Boulevard (within shouting distance of this marker); 3212-26 South Grand Boulevard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 3232-34 South Grand Boulevard (about 500 feet away);

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3238-46 South Grand Boulevard (about 500 feet away); 3159-61 South Grand Boulevard (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

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

2. 3197-99 South Grand Boulevard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.