On Delmar Boulevard just east of Des Peres Avenue, in the median.
The 1928 Wabash Station was once served by the "Delmar" and "City Limits" streetcar lines, buses, and the Wabash railroad's intercity and commuter trains. When St. Louis decommissioned its Delmar streetcar #10 in 1964, service ended on what is . . . — — Map (db m144364) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
St. Louis native Andy Cohen, best known as the host and executive producer of "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen," Bravo TV's live late night talk show, also hosted its reunion specials. In his many years running programming at Bravo, he . . . — — Map (db m224298) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Eastgate Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
A right wing with a quick shot and an uncanny ability to score goals, Brett Hull scored 41 times in his first full season with the St. Louis Blues. He then scored over 70 goals in each of the next three seasons, including 1990-91 when he notched 86 . . . — — Map (db m133107) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Eastgate Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Arriving in St. Louis in 1843, the young immigrant Carl Wimar was enthralled by the Native Americans who camped near the city to trade furs. Wimar returned to Germany in 1852 to study painting at the Düsseldorf Academy, and his work often portrayed . . . — — Map (db m133111) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Brought to St. Louis in 1847 by her slave owners, Elizabeth Keckley honed her skills as a dressmaker and was able to buy her freedom in 1855. She moved to Washington D.C. in 1860, cultivated an elite clientele, and became the personal dressmaker and . . . — — Map (db m133114) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Eastgate Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
St. Louisan Harry Weber's larger than life bronze sculptures of famous sports and historical figures race stadiums and public spaces across the US, China, and Africa. His expressive sculptures give the sense that the figures are actually in motion . . . — — Map (db m224294) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Born above her father's drugstore at Jefferson and Chouteau Avenues in South St. Louis, heroic-voiced Helen Traubel debuted with the St. Louis Symphony in 1924. To continue her training in St. Louis, she initially declined an offer from New York's . . . — — Map (db m124892) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Filmmaker Henry Hampton was born in St. Louis, attended St. Louis University High School, and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 1961. Hampton founded Blackside, Inc. in Boston in 1968, which produced over 60 films and nurtured a . . . — — Map (db m133117) HM
On Bartmer Avenue west of Clara Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Beginnings
Prior to European settlement, what is recognized today as St. Louis was home to various Native American people: first a large Mississippian community numbering in the thousands, and later groups that moved in and out of the area . . . — — Map (db m169046) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Starting with their 1959 hit "Shout," the Isley Brothers appeared on the Billboard charts for an incredible seven consecutive decades. Their other hits include the 1962 classic "Twist & Shout," the 1969 Grammy-winner "It's Your Thing," and the 1957 . . . — — Map (db m133120) HM
On Cabanne Avenue west of Clara Avenue, in the median.
West Cabanne Place
The West End became notable for its striking architecture. The first street developed was West Cabanne Place, carved from the family farm owned by Francis Cabanne and his nephew, Dr. James Sheppard Cabanne. George . . . — — Map (db m164640) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Born and raised in St. Louis, actor Jon Hamm graduated from John Burroughs School in 1989, where he later taught drama before moving to Los Angeles in 1995. Jon's breakout performance as Don Draper on the hit series "Mad Men" (2007-2015) would earn . . . — — Map (db m220582) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Kurt Warner's storybook rise from grocery clerk to quarterback of the Super Bowl Champion St. Louis Rams captivated the nation. Warner's accurate passing and quick decisions perfectly fit the "Greatest Show on Turf" Rams, and he was named the 1999 . . . — — Map (db m220584) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Rosedale Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
From its earliest days, the Delmar Loop was proclaimed for its amazing entertainment. The highly regarded Tivoli Theater focuses on independent films, fan-favorite and spirited midnight specials like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Doors opened in . . . — — Map (db m133122) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Actor Robert Duvall attended high school at the Principia at St. Louis and graduated from nearby Principia College in 1953. He appeared in the classic films "To Kill a Mockingbird," "True Grit" and "MASH" before gaining stardom in the 1970s with . . . — — Map (db m124891) HM
On Delmar Boulevard at North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Delmar Boulevard.
Robert S. Brookings moved from Maryland to St. Louis in 1867 to take a job as a clerk and became one of the city's most successful businessmen. In 1895 he crowned his business career with the construction of the historic Cupples Station Warehouse . . . — — Map (db m124890) HM
Near Delmar Boulevard near DeBaliviere Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Ruth C. Porter Mall commemorates the life and legacy of Ruth C. Porter, a tireless activist who left an indelible mark on St. Louis and her home, the West End neighborhood.
At great personal sacrifice, she dedicated her life to eradicating . . . — — Map (db m141906) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Sara Teasdale was born in St. Louis and lived both on Lindell Blvd. and on Kingsbury Place. While attending Mary Institute and Hosmer Hall, she began writing poems. First published in 1907, Teasdale wrote several collections of poetry in the . . . — — Map (db m125015) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Limit Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Born in Grenoble, France, Rose Philippine Duchesne was drawn to a life of religious service. She led five Religious of the Sacred Heart Nuns to the St. Louis area in 1818, settling in the then frontier town of St. Charles, where Duchesne opened the . . . — — Map (db m124711) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
T Bone Burnett was born in St. Louis and grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, where he began making records in 1965. He toured in Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue from 1975-76, and in 1980 he released "Truth Decay," the first of several critically . . . — — Map (db m133119) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
The grandson of the founder of Washington University, T.S. Eliot was born in St. Louis and attended Smith Academy here. He is best known as a poet and critic, and his "The Wasteland" is one of the more influential works of the twentieth century. . . . — — Map (db m124894) HM
On Delmar Boulevard west of Rosedale Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Thomas Hart Benton moved to St. Louis in 1815 and became one of the city's leading citizens. Elected one of Missouri's first two Senators, Benton served five consecutive terms from 1821-1851 and figured prominently in the era's national debates. A . . . — — Map (db m124784) HM
On Delmar Boulevard east of Eastgate Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Born and raised in St. Louis, Walker Hancock graduated from Central High School in 1917. A realist sculptor who concentrated on the human form Hancock's works include "Zuni Bird Charmer" at the St. Louis Zoo, "Christ in Majesty" in the National . . . — — Map (db m133113) HM
