The heights around the intersection of Chouteau and Grand have long been the location of healing institutions going back over one hundred years. The Bethesda Hospital group still exists, and this was actually its second location.
It was located right around here just west of Grand on Vista.
The landscape has definitely changed, with the demolition of the Pevely complex for the new SLU Hospital. The future of the DesLoge Tower remains up in the air.
Who remembers the Marion Sims College of Medicine?
Eventually, the whole area would become a giant hospital complex.
The area has seen some redevelopment on the vacant lots, as I’ve covered recently. I’m glad the vacancy has been eliminated, as it seems logical that it has always been a desirable area to live in.
I’ve been told that Cardinal Glennon is next up for replacement.
