File ID f272p2038
Date.Digital2002-07-16
Date.Original1904-1909
DescriptionThe main lobby of the Woman's Magazine Building, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was the public entry for the Lewis Publishing Company. The magnificent stair railing was made of bronze and mahogany by Winslow of Chicago, and the stairs are made of marble. Sculptor William Bailey created the two maidens at the base of the stairway. Ornamental plaster work was done by James White. The offices around the perimeter were designed for the People's United States Bank.
SourcePhotograph, tears upper right, 9.62" by 7.56"
SubjectUniversity City (Mo.)--Pictorial Works
SubjectChivers, Herbert Caleb, 1870-
SubjectLewis Publishing Company (University City, Mo.)
SubjectWoman's Magazine Building-Interior (University City, Mo.)
TitleMain lobby of Woman's Magazine Building


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