| File ID |
f298p1903 |
| Contributor | Lewis Publishing Company (University City, Mo.) |
| Date.Digital | 2002-07-19 |
| Date.Original | 1903-08-29 |
| Description | On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph, Governor Francis (center) is congratulating Edward and Mabel Lewis (with their backs to the camera) following the ceremony. Stonework for the first floor of the building is visible behind the guests. |
| Source | Photograph, overexposed, surface damage low center, 8.05" by 6.01" |
| Subject | University City (Mo.)--Pictorial Works |
| Subject | Lewis, Mabel Gertrude |
| Subject | Lewis, Edward Gardner b. 1869 |
| Subject | Woman's Magazine Building (University City, Mo.) |
| Subject | Lewis Publishing Company (University City, Mo.) |
| Subject | Francis, David Rowland, 1850-1927 |
| Subject.Keyword | People--Missouri--University City |
| Title | Governor Francis congratulating Edward and Mabel Lewis after cornerstone laying, 1903 |
