Delmar Loop in University City in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Irma Rombauer
Born October 30, 1877
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018
1. Irma Rombauer Marker
Inscription.
Irma Rombauer. Born October 30, 1877. Already known as one of the city's most charming hostesses, St. Louis native Irma Rombauer risked her own funds to publish "The Joy of Cooking" in 1931. As the Depression forced more American families to cook for themselves, Rombauer's wit and common sense made the chore more pleasurable, and her engaging tone put amateurs at ease, with the 1943 edition, it became the nation's most popular cookbook; later revisions, including those by her heirs, continue to meet changing tastes. Comprehensible, comprehensive and fun, Irma Rombauer's "The Joy of Cooking" became a fixture in America's kitchen.
Already known as one of the city's most charming hostesses, St. Louis native Irma Rombauer risked her own funds to publish "The Joy of Cooking" in 1931. As the Depression forced more American families to cook for themselves, Rombauer's wit and common sense made the chore more pleasurable, and her engaging tone put amateurs at ease, with the 1943 edition, it became the nation's most popular cookbook; later revisions, including those by her heirs, continue to meet changing tastes. Comprehensible, comprehensive and fun, Irma Rombauer's "The Joy of Cooking" became a fixture in America's kitchen.
Erected 1998 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 38° 39.362′ N, 90° 18.415′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. It is on Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6636 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis. It is also 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 Viceroyalty of New France, 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: Dick Weber (here, next to this marker); Kevin Kline
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo1. submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
