Preston J facts for kids

Preston J. Bradshaw (1884–1953) was a very important architect in St. Louis, Missouri, especially during the 1920s. He was famous for designing many buildings, but he was best known for creating hotels and car dealerships in the area. Like many architects who designed hotels back then, he eventually started running hotels himself. He even became the owner and operator of the Coronado Hotel in St. Louis.

About Preston J. Bradshaw

Preston J. Bradshaw went to Columbia University. After college, he worked in New York City for a well-known architect named Stanford White. Later, he became a drafter for the city of St. Louis, helping to draw plans for public buildings. Eventually, Bradshaw opened his very own architecture office.

Buildings Designed by Bradshaw: Before 1920

Preston J. Bradshaw designed many different types of buildings. Here are some of his notable projects, listed by when they opened.

Early Projects (1915-1917)

• Drake Plaza (1915): This six-story building is located at 3307 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. It was first a hotel but is now used as apartments.
• Autocar Sales and Service Building (1917): This two-story building at 2745 Locust Street in St. Louis, Missouri, was a place where cars were sold and serviced. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's an important historical site.

Buildings Designed by Bradshaw: The 1920s

The 1920s were a very busy time for Preston J. Bradshaw. He designed many famous buildings during this decade.

Hotels and Other Structures (1921-1923)

• Art Loft (1921): This 10-story building at 1531 Washington Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, was originally an industrial building. Today, it has been changed into homes.
• Jesuit Hall of St. Louis University (1921): Located at 3601 Lindell Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri, this 14-story building was first known as the Melbourne Hotel. Now, it serves as a home for university faculty.
• Bellerive Apartment Hotel (1922): This nine-story building in Kansas City, Missouri, is also called the Bellerive Hotel. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Chase Park Plaza Hotel (1922): Found at 212 North Kingshighway Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri, this 10-story building was originally called the Chase Hotel. It is a very well-known hotel.
• The Westmoreland (1922): This 10-story building is located at 245 Union Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri.
• Brown Hotel (1923): This 16-story hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, is also known as the Camberley Brown Hotel. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Coronado Hotel (1923): Located at 3701 Lindell Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri, this 15-story building is now called Coronado Place. Preston J. Bradshaw himself later owned and operated this hotel.
• Forest Park Hotel (1923): This six-story hotel at 4910 West Pine Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Later 1920s Projects (1925-1929)

• Baker Hotel (1925): This 19-story hotel was in Dallas, Texas. Sadly, it was torn down in 1980.
• Mayfair Hotel (1925): This 18-story hotel at 800 Saint Charles Street in St. Louis, Missouri, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Paul Brown Building (1925–1926): Located at 818 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri, this 16-story building was first used for offices. Now, it has been turned into apartments. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Vesper-Buick Auto Company Building (1927–1928): This two-story building at 3900 West Pine Street in St. Louis, Missouri, was a car dealership. It was known for its Spanish Colonial Revival style. Even though it was on the National Register of Historic Places, it was torn down in 1995.
• Renaissance St. Louis Suites Hotel (1929): This 24-story hotel at 823 Washington Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, was originally known as the Lennox Hotel. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Buildings Designed by Bradshaw: The 1930s and 1950s

Federal Building (1933)

• Robert A. Young Federal Building (1933): This large building at 1200 Spruce Street in St. Louis, Missouri, has 10 stories and a 20-story tower. It was first built as a warehouse for the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis. The federal government bought it in 1941.

Apartment Building (1950)

• Ford on the Plaza Apartments (1950): This 14-story building at 1405 Pine Street in St. Louis, Missouri, is also known as Ford Apartments. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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  Brown Hotel (1923)
  Louisville, Kentucky

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  Forest Park Hotel
  Saint Louis, Missouri

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  Chase Park Plaza hotel and condominiums
  Saint Louis, Missouri