F 474 .S2 S21 Copy 1 "m ST. LOUIS and the WORLD'S FAIR COPYRIGHT 1904, L. H. NELSON COMPANY NELSON'S "Cities of America" SERIES Niagara Falls New Haven and Yale University Buft,il", N. \. Quebec, P. Q. St. John, N. B. Indianapolis, Ind. Rochester, N. Y. Salem, Mass. Portland, Me. Lynn, Mass. Pueblo, Col. Springfield, Mass. Des Moines, la. Duluth, Minn. Brockton, Mass. 23 Cents Each by Mail Postpaid *H!^E I N G a series of fine reproductions trom actual photographs showing the princi- pal buildings and scenes ot St. Louis, portraying the Hie of the great city exactly as it is today Published by L. H. NELSON COMPANY PORTLAND. MAINE NELSONS "Cities of America" SERIES New York Boston and Harvard University Atlantic City, X. J. Minneapolis, Minn. St. Paul, Minn. Montreal, P. Q. Denver. Col. Pittsburg, Pa. Asbury Park, N.J Springfield, 111 Newark, N. J. Worcester, Mass Lincoln, Neb. Providence, R. I. Bangor, Me. 25 Cents Each by Mail Postpaid Copyright 1905. by Geo. stark, St. Louis, Mo. RIVER FRONT This view shows some of St. Louis' substantial sky-scrapers, and also the peculiar type of steamboat in vogue on the Mississippi. The river traffic is an item of great importance to the city '■'•'' .'. ••■ • THE EADS BRIDGE One of the most remarkable structures of its kind in the world, and one of the " sights" of St. the piers, and cost $ 1 1 ,000,000, Seven years were consumed in its construction Louis. It is 162 J feet long, the center span being 520 feel clear of • M,'«.^^^. ^^^^ v.^h«^« ».».^^^m»m*«.m.%%.v^%.»*%».%».»%v».%.»v%^**^»v»*»?iV^\»^»4iA*I^***-***'^**-*-*-*-*^^^**'^*^^**-*-^****^^^***^***'***'*-*-^***^^ I Copyright 1905, by Geo. stark. St. Louis, Mo. SCENE ON THE LEVEE A characteristic River scene showing the floating freight sheds and the unique method of handling commodities on the Mississippi, one of the most interesting scenes in the great metropolis 4^< »■*>. SOULARD MARKET ON A SATURDAY OLIVE STREET, WEST OF BKOADWAY No city of the North has greater street energy than St. Louis. Her car lines which are noted as being particularly well-arranged and equipped, American "hustle" and the streets are crowded with activity ■go" MCith truly BROADWAY, NORTH FROM OLIVE This view gives a faithful idea of the substantial auality of St. Louis' business architecture, and the '-snap" that pervades the do*n-to*n section UNION STATION St. Louis possesses the largest Railroad Station in the world. It covers the vast area of 1 1 acres, and contains besides the usual requisites of a railroad station an excellent Ternninal Hotel. It is utilized by z; railroad companies. It is not only spacious and roomy but also most beautifully decorated, only the finest and best of material being used in its construction. It cost $6,500,000. THE GRAND HALL, measuring fs by 125 feet, is considered by good judges to be the most beautiful public waiting room m existence Dt;£>^ Copyright 1 905, by Geo. Starfc, St. Louis, Mo. COURTHOUSE A noble piece of architecture worthy the great cause of justice, its dome has won distinction for its gracefulness and beautiful proportions. ' Befo' de war" slaves were sold at auction from the steps of this building CITY HALL, 12TH STREET. MARKET ST. AND CLARK AVENUE To meet the needs of its rapid growth, St. Louis has recently erected this commodious and luxurious building for its municipal officers. It is a city edifice in every respect worthy the great metropolis CUSTOr-1 HOUSE AND POST OFFICE, OLIVE STREET FROM 8TH TO gTH STREETS Uncle Sam needs a big place for the transaction of his postal and customs business in St. Louis and has given the city a most excellent building for the purpose -or7%- ■^5- ^ CENTURY BUILDING Corner 9th and Olive Streets STOCK EXCHANGE 4th Street near Olive r <=.<7^ eing well provided for - and in most every instance the buildings are not only architecturally lieautiful but are also surrounded by pleasant and attractive grounds TCMPLt liRALL THE ECCLESIASTICAL SIDE OF THE CITY Some churches of note THE ECCLESIASTICAL SIDE OF THE CITY Within the limits of St. Louis are more than three hundred churches many of which are distinctly magnihcent ""I I T MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 19TH AND LOCUST STREETS This contains an unusually fine collection of paintings representing every phase of ancient and modern art. No visitor to St. Louis should fail to see the many treasures contained in this beautiful building i-o •> TWO NOTABLE RESIDENCES Homes of President David R Francis and Vice-President C. H Spencer of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition VIEWS IN PORTLAND PLACE Showing the unusual variety of architecture that prevails throughout the residential portion of St. Louis. Each home is a law unto itself but the whole is an ensemble of the utmost variety TYPES OF ST. LOUIS' BEAUTIFUL HOMES The Southern idea of hospitality could never brook the Eastern block of brown-stone, and in St. Louis a home is a real home, with health-giving sunlight and pure air available on all sides, and it is this idea of plenty of room that makes St. Louis residences exemplify the cordial hospitality for which Missouri is famous 6i ENTRANCE TO WESTMORELAND PLACE AND SOME OF ITS RESIDENCES Few cities camlboast more beautiful trees and shrubbery than that which has been developed around the homes of St. Louis. Nature thus lends a hand and adds her artistic touch to the architectural creations of man, producing many a picture of luxurious hospitality ^^^?>-^ BOULEVARD ENTRANCES Copyright 190S, by Geo^ Stark. St. Louis, Mo, St. Louis is justly noted for its exclusive residential plan known as the "Place" which is a beautiful private boulevard extending from one block to another, and lined on each side with magnificent residences. The entrance at either end is an artistic structure which guards the approach and denotes the privacy within. No heavy teams are allowed in these precincts. All light vehicles are admitted. TOWER GROVE PARK This playground for old and young is adorned with many beautiful statues among them being those represented above. Here too may be seen a specimen of every tree that will thrive in this climate and as each is plainly marked, it becomes a delightful spot for a real study of nature Copyright iqo5. by Geo, stark. St, Louis. Mo. SCENES IN ST. LOUIS' PARKS FOREST PARK, located in the western part of the city, is a piece of " forest primeval." with extensive play grounds for children. A portion of this park has now tieen absorbed by the Fair COMPTON HEIGHTS WATER TOWER is a vast storage reservoir for the water supply of the city. It is located at the highest point of the metropolis in Reservoir Park BENTON AND LAFAYETTE PARKS are other St. Louis beauty spots, where nature reigns supreme -o<^^ ii«* ;■- 5;; ■ ny .•%^^gB ■HHI' "ml lgl Graves of the Unknown Dead Entrance NATIONAL CEMETERY Here lie tens of thousands of the heroic soldiers who fought and died in the great war of the Ret«llion, but whose identity could not be established