St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

213 North Main

Charles E Meyer Drugs • 1899-1961

— 1880 • J. H. & W. A. Bode —

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018

1. 213 North Main Marker

Inscription. Over the years, this Italianate building was home to The Demokrat, a German language newspaper; the Gustave Hucker Bakery; and the Charles E. Meyer Pharmacy and Ice Cream Parlor. J. H. and W. A. Bode, who owned The Demokrat from 1864 to 1916, printed the newspaper on a water-powered press. "The high cost of news print paper and the decline in the general usage of the German language are the reasons given by Mr. Bode for suspending the publication."

Erected 2010 by Historic Downtown Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 38° 46.95′ N, 90° 28.846′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. Marker is on North Main Street south of Monroe Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 North Main Street, Saint Charles MO 63301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 215 North Main (a few steps from this marker); 208 North Main (a few steps from this marker); 219 North Main (a few steps from this marker); 212 North Main (a few steps from this marker); 218 North Main (a few steps from this marker); 223-225 North Main

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(within shouting distance of this marker); 227-229 North Main (within shouting distance of this marker); 201-203 North Main (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018

2. 213 North Main Marker

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