Washington Terrace (St. Louis) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids |
|
|
Waterman Place--Kingsbury Place--Washington Terrace Historic District
|
|
Gate at Washington Terrace
|
|
 Location in St. Louis
Location in Missouri
Location in the United States
|
|
| Location | Bounded by Union Blvd., alley S of Waterman Place, Belt Ave., alley S of Kingsbury Place, Clara Ave., alley line bet, St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Area | 66.7 acres (27.0 ha) |
| Architect | Julius Pitzman; Harvey Ellis; George R. Mann; Barnett, Haynes & Barnett; George W. Hellmuth |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 07000549 |
| Added to NRHP | June 12, 2007 |
Washington Terrace is a special neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. It's a "private place" that was created a long time ago, around 1892. This area is known for its beautiful homes and a grand entrance gate. It's located within the Central West End part of St. Louis.
Contents
Exploring Washington Terrace's History
Washington Terrace is part of a larger historic district. This district also includes Waterman Place and Kingsbury Place. Together, they show how neighborhoods were planned long ago.
What is a Private Place?
A "private place" is like a special, self-governing neighborhood. The people who live there own the streets and common gardens. They also arrange for services like trash collection. This idea was a bit like today's gated communities, but it started much earlier!
About 50 of these private places once existed in St. Louis. Most were designed by a smart engineer named Julius Pitzman. He worked on them between 1868 and 1905. Many of these areas, like Washington Terrace, are still well-kept. They still have their gates and are looked after by the residents.
The Grand Gate and Homes
Julius Pitzman designed Washington Terrace with 50 building lots. He also planned an impressive entry gate. This gate looks like a "French Norman Clock Tower." It was designed by Harvey Ellis and the architect George R. Mann.
Many of the large houses, called mansions, were built for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. This was a huge world's fair held in St. Louis. The houses were built on strong, raised foundations. Their styles vary, from Italian Renaissance to Richardsonian Romanesque and Tudor.
Famous Residents of the Past
Some interesting people lived in Washington Terrace. For example, Number 25 Washington Terrace was the home of Joseph W. Moon. He was known for his successful company, Moon Motor Car, which made cars in St. Louis.
Another famous resident was Julius Adler Baer. He lived at Number 11. He was part of the family that owned Stix, Baer and Fuller, a well-known department store.
