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3238-46 South Grand Boulevard

Built 1911

 
 
3238-46 South Grand Boulevard Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018
1. 3238-46 South Grand Boulevard Marker
Inscription. Designed by architect Frank Saum, who in partnership with his brother built and gave his name to the Saum Hotel (1919 S. Grand, now Saum Apartments). The storefront was home to one of several Kroger grocery locations in the district, as well as the St. Louis Baby Carriage Co.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
 
Location. 38° 35.872′ N, 90° 14.569′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Tower Grove East. It is on South Grand Boulevard south of Humphrey Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3238 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: 3232-34 South Grand Boulevard (a few steps from this marker); 3212-26 South Grand Boulevard (within shouting distance of this marker); 3201-3 South Grand Boulevard (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 3197-99 South Grand Boulevard (about 500 feet away); 3190-98 South Grand Boulevard (about 600 feet away); 3191 South Grand Boulevard (about 600 feet away); 3179-89 South Grand Boulevard (about 700 feet away); 3159-61 South Grand Boulevard (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
 
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3238-46 South Grand Boulevard Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018
2. 3238-46 South Grand Boulevard Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 527 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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