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

The Growth of a Neighborhood

Loop Trolley

— Leland Eastbound —

The Growth of a Neighborhood Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, January 1, 2020

1. The Growth of a Neighborhood Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected by The Loop Trolley Company.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Loop Trolley series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 38° 39.361′ N, 90° 18.375′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. It 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.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henry Armstrong (here, next to this marker); William Inge (a few steps from this marker); Virginia Mayo (a few steps from this marker); Trolleys, Cars and Carriages. Oh My! (a few steps from this marker); Dwight Davis (a few steps from this marker); Johnnie Johnson (a few steps from this marker); William Clark (a few steps from this marker); Clark Terry (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in University City.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, January 1, 2020

2. The Growth of a Neighborhood Marker

On a Loop Trolley stop platform

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 418 times since then and 12 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.