Tower Grove House. . Henry Shaw, St. Louis merchant philanthropist, and founder of the Missouri Botanical Garden, built this house on his country estate in 1849. In his later years, Shaw spent most of his time here. Tower Grove's name reflects the home's central tower, which affords a fine view of the Garden, and Shaw's fancy of the nearby grove of trees that existed during his lifetime. Following Shaw's death in 1889, the original east wing was replaced with a more modern one and the house was used as the first Director's residence. During the 1950's and 60's, Tower Grove House was restored and furnished in the style of Shaw's day through the generosity of many individuals and businesses.
Henry Shaw, St. Louis merchant philanthropist, and founder of the Missouri Botanical Garden, built this house on his country estate in 1849. In his later years, Shaw spent most of his time here. Tower Grove's name reflects the home's central tower, which affords a fine view of the Garden, and Shaw's fancy of the nearby grove of trees that existed during his lifetime. Following Shaw's death in 1889, the original east wing was replaced with a more modern one and the house was used as the first Director's residence. During the 1950's & 60's, Tower Grove House was restored and furnished in the style of Shaw's day through the generosity of many individuals and businesses.
Location. 38° 36.694′ N, 90° 15.507′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Missouri Botanical Garden. It can be reached from Shaw Boulevard west of Tower Grove Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4344 Shaw Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63110, 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: Tower Grove (here, next to this marker); Culinary Herbs
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo1. submitted on March 31, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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