Soulard in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Vincent's Market
2400 S 12th St.
| | circa 1910 | |
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020
1. Vincent's Market Marker
This building was designed and built by Ulfert Ruhaak at a cost of $8000. It was a vaudeville theater, American Nickelodean, which had an Air Dome for summer use. In 1921, this became the American Theatre. In later years this was also a church, restaurant, candy store, liquor store, and grocery. The current proprietors, the Hromadka family, celebrated 100 years in business in St. Louis in 2012. Note the rare black Fleur-de-lis on the south side.
Erected by Soulard Historic District.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis, Soulard Historic District series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 38° 36.227′ N, 90° 12.679′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Soulard. It is on South 12th Street south of Barton Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2400 S 12th St, Saint Louis MO 63104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ruckert Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Renault Beauvais Home (about 500 feet away); 2414-2416 Menard Street (about 600 feet away); Henry Brunelle House
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Regarding Vincent's Market. Vincent Hromadka started his own meat market in 1912, hoping to cater to St. Louis' newfound Bohemian population - most of which settled in Frenchtown (now Soulard). It originally opened at the corner of present-day 11th and Emmet Streets. The store had relocated several times before moving to its current location in 1986, which by then was run by Hromadka's grandson, Vincent III.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020
2. Vincent's Market Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
