St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Where Will Children Play?
History Underfoot: 1906-1909
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, April 24, 2019
1. Where Will Children Play? Marker
In the early 1900s, st. Louis had few public playgrounds. Civic reformers hoped that then Model Playground in Forest Park would give city children "a taste of the fresh, pure air of the country."Erected by Missouri History Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis - History Underfoot series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 38° 38.738′ N, 90° 17.092′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. Marker is on DeBaliviere Circle south of Lindell Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5700 Lindell Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Where Do We Place Our Public Assets? (within shouting distance of this marker); How Else Can a Park Serve Its Community? (within shouting distance of this marker); A Fair Legacy: The Jefferson Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); How Do We Take Care of One Another? (about 400
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 9 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
