File ID s004p5100
Date.Digital2002-06-04
Date.Original1911
DescriptionThis photograph of University City's first City Hall, designed by architects Helfensteller, Hirsch and Watson, was taken just after the building at 6618 Delmar Boulevard was completed. New quarters for the Police Department were in the east wing of the building. Quarters for the Fire Department were in the west wing. The new Robinson fire engine, purchased by the city in 1910, is in front of the Fire Station doors and Edward Gardner Lewis is at the wheel.
SourcePhotograph, mounted on scrapbook paper, 9.51" by 7.52"
SubjectHelfensteller, Hirsch and Watson (firm)
SubjectUniversity City (Mo.)--Pictorial Works
SubjectFire Station (University City, Mo.)
SubjectPolice Station (University City, Mo.)
SubjectUniversity City City Hall (University City, Mo.)
Subject.KeywordFire trucks
Subject.KeywordBuildings--Missouri--University City
TitleUniversity City's first city hall, 1911


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