Delmar Loop in University City in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Growth of a Neighborhood
Loop Trolley
— Leland Eastbound —
Photographed By Jason Voigt, January 1, 2020
1. The Growth of a Neighborhood Marker
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The Growth of a Neighborhood. Loop Trolley. Named one the 10 Great Streets in America, the Delmar Loop is home to an eclectic mix of restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. As early as 1902, the the Delmar streetcar system sparked residential and commercial development. As the oldest surviving example of architecture in the Delmar Loop, the Bond Building at 6640 Delmar Boulevard was built in 1910 to house Max Bond's tailor business. Over the years it's been home to many businesses, including a pharmacy, beauty salon and for the past 50 years it's been home to the nonprofit Craft Alliance Center for art and design.
Named one the 10 Great Streets in America, the Delmar Loop is home to an eclectic mix of restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. As early as 1902, the the Delmar streetcar system sparked residential and commercial development. As the oldest surviving example of architecture in the Delmar Loop, the Bond Building at 6640 Delmar Boulevard was built in 1910 to house Max Bond's tailor business. Over the years it's been home to many businesses, including a pharmacy, beauty salon and for the past 50 years it's been home to the nonprofit Craft Alliance Center for art and design.
Location. 38° 39.361′ N, 90° 18.375′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. Marker is at the intersection of Delmar Boulevard and Leland Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Delmar Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6632 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
