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

Ripple Row

2620-2630 S 12th St.

— Circa 1865 —

Ripple Row Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

1. Ripple Row Marker

Inscription. The lots were sold at Auction in 1865 with the dissolution of the French common fields. This connected series of Victorian style red brick townhouses has four-level, high bay windows on the façade with mansard roofs. The six homes may be similar, but each has enchanting, subtle differences. This unique architectural form is not seen anywhere else in St. Louis. Address 2622 was the home of beer baron George Schilling, of the Schilling and Schneider Brewery.

Erected 2019 by Soulard Historic District.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • 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 1865.

Location. 38° 36.074′ N, 90° 12.763′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Soulard. It is on South 12th Street north of McGirk Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2630 S 12th St, Saint Louis MO 63118, 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: Louis Obert Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Max Feuerbacher Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mad Art Gallery (about 400 feet

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away); Henry Brunelle House (about 400 feet away); Martie "Murph" Aboussie Park (about 500 feet away); Cat's Meow (about 500 feet away); Big Daddy's (about 800 feet away); Vincent's Market (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

2. Ripple Row Marker

Wide view of marker (posted on the fence)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

3. Ripple Row Marker

While it is, in many ways, impossible to get a shot of all the homes in one photo, this may help provide a vision of Ripple Row (looking north).

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 871 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.