Chillicothe in Livingston County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Palace of Fashion

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2013

1. Palace of Fashion Marker

Inscription.

Located in approximately the same location where the original storefront was situated, the Palace of Fashion Mural showcases a vibrant, early 1900s women's apparel and hat store. The store's merchandise was widely sought out and people traveled from miles away to purchase new goods. The mural itself is a piece of work. Using the French technique of trompe-l'oeil (trick the eye), this mural entertains the illusion of the once existent upper level staircase and balcony.

Kelly Poling, Muralist

Erected by Main Street Chillicothe and Chillicothe Development Corporation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, Chillicothe Downtown Mural Walking Tour series list.

Location. 39° 47.664′ N, 93° 33.159′ W. Marker is in Chillicothe, Missouri, in Livingston County. Marker is at the intersection of Webster Street and Locust Street, on the right when traveling west on Webster Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 Webster Street, Chillicothe MO 64601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Going Somewhere (within shouting distance of this marker); Glove Capital of the World (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Railroad Boom (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Sliced Bread Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); Locust Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Chillicothe City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Livingston County Courthouse Historic Districts (about 300 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chillicothe.

Also see . . . Main Street Chillicothe. City website homepage (Submitted on December 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2013

2. Palace of Fashion Mural

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2013

3. Palace of Fashion Mural Detail

Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 460 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.