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

Site of the Shubert Theatre and the St. Louis Caucus of the American Legion

May 8-10, 1919

Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 3, 2022

1. Site of the Shubert Theatre and the St. Louis Caucus of the American Legion Marker

Inscription.
To commemorate the founding, on this site in 1919, of the American Legion

Here, where once stood the Shubert Theatre, 1,100 World War I veterans fresh from victory in Europe and dedicated to the memory of those who did not return, completed the task they had begun in Paris in March 1919.

Recognizing the historic significance of this site, US Bank and the American Legion have joined together to preserve in the minds of the people the memory of this place and to commend to posterity the service and sacrifice of all American veterans.

Done this Veterans Day
November 11, 2009

Erected 2009 by American Legion.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1919.

Location. 38° 37.795′ N, 90° 11.861′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Downtown West. Marker is at the intersection of North Tucker Boulevard and Olive Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on North Tucker Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 N Tucker Blvd, Saint Louis MO 63101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish War Veterans Monument (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial to the heroism and courage of enslaved people who filed freedom suits

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); General Ulysses S. Grant (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pierre Laclède (approx. 0.2 miles away); Banner Raising (approx. 0.3 miles away); Championship Parade and Rally (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 4 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 3 (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Regarding Site of the Shubert Theatre and the St. Louis Caucus of the American Legion. The Shubert Theatre was part of the Union Electric Building, which existed from 1910 to 1976, when it was demolished.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 3, 2022

2. Site of the Shubert Theatre and the St. Louis Caucus of the American Legion Marker

Marker is mounted on the US Bank building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.