Delmar Loop in University City in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Vincent Price

Born May 27, 1911

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

1. Vincent Price Marker

Inscription. Called "The King of Horror," Vincent Price is best known for his villainous roles in more than 100 films, as well as many stage and the television productions, but his accomplishments cover a much broader range. He is a connoisseur of fine art and the author of a number of books on the subject. A collector as well, he bought a Rembrandt drawing at age twelve, while still living in the family house on Forsyth Blvd. Price, who is also the author of several gourmet cookbooks, graduated from Community School and St. Louis Country Day School.

Erected 1989 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1911.

Location. 38° 39.362′ N, 90° 18.282′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. It is on Delmar Boulevard west of Westgate Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6507 Delmar Blvd, 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: Katherine Dunham (a few steps from this marker); Marlin Perkins (a few steps from this marker);

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Joseph Pulitzer (a few steps from this marker); Josephine Baker (a few steps from this marker); Stan Musial (a few steps from this marker); Tennessee Williams (a few steps from this marker); Howard Nemerov (a few steps from this marker); Bob Costas (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in University City.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 579 times since then and 30 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.