St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
819 Jefferson Street
Midtown Neighborhood
This home was built concurrently with construction of buildings for the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis.
In 1943 it was acquired from Emma Wilke by Allie & Bertie Becker under the somewhat unusual consideration of loyalty, friendship, love and $100. It has remained in the family since 1943.
The home was originally built as a duplex and was converted to a single family dwelling in 1990.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 38° 47.064′ N, 90° 29.482′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. It is on Jefferson Street east of South 9th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 819 Jefferson Street, Saint Charles MO 63301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor and 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 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: 809 Jefferson Street (a few steps from this marker); 900 Jefferson Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 715 Jefferson Street (about 400 feet away); 1005 Jefferson Street (about 500 feet away); 721 Washington Street (about 500 feet away); 705 Washington Street (about 600
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
