I finally took a closer look at St. Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church, which has anchored the corner of Flad and 39th Street since 1906, though it was officially founded as a parish in 1899. As was typical of the dawn of the early Twentieth Century, the architectural tastes were going towards the English…
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Discovering Shaw, 15: Castleman Avenue Between Klemm Street and Thurman Avenue, South Side
The south side of Castleman in between Klemm and Thurman has more of the same types of houses that we have seen along the street. It is a wonderful mix of the beauty that makes the neighborhood so interesting.
Discovering Shaw, 14: Castleman Avenue Between Klemm Street and Thurman Avenue, North Side
Moving east from Klemm, we see more of the class Tower Grove area houses, with the imposing front facades, and the “four-up, four-down” configuration with the near-pyramid, more hip roof half third story. They almost all originally had front porches with balconies. Then we have another one of those massive four-families, showing that apartment living…
Discovering Shaw, 13: Castleman Avenue Between Klemm Street and Thurman Avenue, North Side
Crossing over Klemm, we see a two-family, and two four-family apartment buildings. I suspect they were all built at the same time by the same contractor/developer to maximize the buildable space left by previous houses already built. The street has nice light, as there are not a lot of mature shade trees like much of…
Discovering Shaw, 12: Castleman Avenue Between Tower Grove Avenue and Klemm Street, South Side
The south side of Castleman Avenue east of Tower Grove Avenue towards Klemm has wider lots compared to the north side, and a much different feel. Above, there has been some major reworking of the brickwork, most likely due to spalling or water damage, to the pediment of the front of that apartment building. There…
Discovering Shaw, 11: Castleman Avenue Between Tower Grove Avenue and Klemm Street, North Side
Before heading east on Castleman Avenue from Tower Grove Avenue, we see an apartment building that bends around the intersection. There is a substantial setback from the street, befitting the suburban feel of the original platting of the area. Once onto Castleman Avenue, we see that the neighborhood is dramatically different from one end to…
Discovering Shaw, 10: Mullanphy Elementary School
Opened in 1915 to designs by William B. Ittner, Mullanphy Elementary School is one of the few buildings left in the St. Louis Public School District that is close to full enrollment. W.C. Person, Mullanphy School, 4221 Shaw Boulevard. ca. 1920. Missouri History Museum. N33281 When it opened, the neighborhood around it was first being…
Discovering Shaw, 10: Shaw Boulevard Between Thurman Avenue and Klemm Street, North Side
Moving west from the intersection with Thurman Avenue, there is this large apartment building. But like much of Shaw, this building is actually two large condos now. The parapet wall in the middle is still not restored, however. Moving west, I love the rhythm of these two-family apartment buildings; they were all built at the…
Discovering Shaw, 9: Shaw Boulevard Between Lawrence Street and Thurman Avenue, North Side
Shaw Boulevard seems to have been intended to be the main artery laid out through Henry Shaw’s subdivision, heading west from Grand Boulevard to the north side of his botanical garden. His Shaw Place subdivision was located on the north side of the street, as well. Compton and Dry also reveals it is one of…
Discovering Shaw, Part 8: Castleman Avenue Between 39th Street and Spring Avenue, North Side
Castleman Avenue between 39th Street and Spring Avenue continues the trend of its eastern block before Grand Boulevard with no alleys, but the houses are newer, reflecting more English influence in its architecture. There is more the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement, with half timber and designs in the brick, reflecting more of…