Covenant Blu-Grand Center in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Leon R. Strauss (1928-1999)
Urban Pioneer and Preservationist
This monument stands in Grand Center as a tribute by a grateful city to keep Leon Strauss forever close to its heart.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Entertainment.
Location. 38° 38.33′ N, 90° 13.892′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Covenant Blu-Grand Center. Marker is on North Grand Boulevard just south of Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. It is located at Strauss Park, across from The Fabulous Fox Theatre. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 522 North Grand Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. P.W. Shoe Loft Apartments (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Claude Heithaus, S.J. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Parks College (approx. 0.2 miles away); DuBourg Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Walter Ong, S.J. (approx. ¼ mile away); SLU's Soccer Dynasty (approx. ¼ mile away); Walsh Plaza (approx. ¼ mile away); Cadillac-Chrysler Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
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