Downtown West in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Drury Inn

Photographed By Jason Voigt, January 9, 2020

1. Drury Inn Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed in 1907 as a haven for traveling railroad workers. We are proud to have restored this historic structure and will continue the long standing tradition of providing rooms for the traveler. We wish you a pleasant stay.

Erected 1988 by Drury Inn.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 38° 37.674′ N, 90° 12.595′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Downtown West. Marker is on South 20th Street just south of Eugenia Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the entrance of Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station, at the top of the staircase. It is across from the St. Louis Wheel and St. Louis Aquarium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 South 20th Street, 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. Did You Know? (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 500 feet away); Union Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Aloe Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lambert-Deacon-Hull Printing Company Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Golden Lane

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Packard Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Willys Building (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Also see . . . Historic Renovations. History of the 1907 building before Drury Hotels purchased it in 1986 as part of its restoration program. (Submitted on January 18, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, January 9, 2020

2. Drury Inn Marker

At the top of the steps

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.