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

Tums

Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 14, 2020

1. Tums Marker

Inscription. This historic building is one of the last manufacturing sites in downtown St. Louis. Its history goes back to 1905 when the A.H. Lewis Medical Company began manufacturing a product called Nature's Remedy. The facility expanded its operations to include the manufacturing of TUMS antacid in 1930. Today, this site is proud to continue manufacturing TUMS.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 38° 37.329′ N, 90° 11.412′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Downtown. Marker is on South 4th Street just north of Spruce Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is mounted on the building. South 4th Street is one way, going north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 319 S 4th St, Saint Louis MO 63102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Hospital West of the Mississippi River (within shouting distance of this marker); Switch-Hitting First (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 3,000 Hits (about 400 feet away); Freed in a Pinch (about 400 feet away); Forsch is Fantastic (about 400 feet away); Brock Surpasses Cobb (about

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400 feet away); 25 Innings = 1 Win (about 400 feet away); Stealing the Record (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Also see . . .
1. Tums on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 17, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Tums. Official website for the long-time St. Louis brand (Submitted on June 17, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 14, 2020

2. Tums Marker

Marker is on the left. This is a view from 4th Street

Tums/GlaxoSmithKline building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 14, 2020

3. Tums/GlaxoSmithKline building

The south side of the building, which is seen from Interstate 64/U.S. 40.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.