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

Philip W Schneider House

1832 S 8th St.

— circa 1860 —

Philip W Schneider House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

1. Philip W Schneider House Marker

Inscription. This pre-Civil War home originally had a Federal-style slanted roof. In 1875, the mansard roof, cornice, side conservatory, and Italianate and Second Empire façade were added by quarry owner Philip W Schneider. Nicknamed "Granite Schneider," his company supplied the Eads Bridge, City Hall and Old Post Office. The front storm doors are original, as is the carriage step. On the back of the property, a limestone garage and carriage house date back to the early 1800s.

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 1860.

Location. 38° 36.511′ N, 90° 12.178′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Soulard. It is on South 8th Street north of Geyer Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1832 S 8th 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: St. Elizabeth Settlement & Day Nursery (a few steps from this marker); Becker House (within shouting distance of this marker); 9th Street Abbey (about 400 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Sts. Peter and Paul Parish (about 500 feet away); The Trapper Cottage (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The Trapper Cottage (about 500 feet away); Soulard Market (about 700 feet away); Historic Soulard (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Trinity Lutheran Church and School (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Philip W Schneider House. Philip W. Schneider's granite quarry became what is now known as Elephant Rock State Park in southeastern Missouri (near Belleview). He died in 1905 and is buried in a granite mausoleum in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery in St. Louis.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

2. Philip W Schneider House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 1,381 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.