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The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. At this stage in construction photographs were taken almost weekly to document the progress of the building. By October 22, 1909 when this photograph was taken the balustrade is in place around the top of the building and the exterior is virtually complete. The sign for John J. Dunnavant & Co., contractors for the project, is on the building on the lower left. They were sharing space with the sales office for University Heights Realty and Development Co., another of Edward Gardner Lewis' ventures.
The American Woman's League Convention parade was held on Delmar Boulevard on the plaza between the Woman's Magazine Building and the Woman's National Daily Building on June 11, 1910, the last day of Convention. It was originally scheduled to take place on June 10, but was postponed because of rain. Floats were created under the direction of George Julian Zolnay, director of the People's University Art Academy, and built by the students. In this photograph, the Woman's Magazine Building is on the right, and the Lion Gates, with George Julian Zolnay's magnificent lions, are on the left. The billboard on the left is promoting University Height subdivision. Several houses in University Heights are visible just beyond the Lion Gates.
The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. At this stage in construction photographs were taken almost weekly to document the progress of the building. In this photograph taken looking northeast on September 20, 1909 the exterior walls of both wings are complete and most of the decorative terra cotta molding is in place. The sign for John J. Dunnavant & Co., contractors for the project, is on the building on the lower left. They were sharing space with the sales office for University Heights Realty and Development Co., another of Edward Gardner Lewis' ventures.
Edward Gardner Lewis enjoyed riding horses and he and his wife Mabel had a stable in back of their house at #2 Yale Avenue in University Heights #1 Subdivision. In this photograph he is riding on Yale Avenue accompanied by his dog. The house directly behind Lewis is 722 Yale Avenue.
In 1909, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architects Eames and Young to design entry gates for University Heights, and George Julian Zolnay to create sculptures for them. This photograph taken in early 1911 shows the Lion Gates, sometimes referred to by Lewis as "The Gates of Opportunity," on either side of Delmar Boulevard. By 1911, Delmar was a broad avenue extending almost to Hanley at the west limit of the City. Dr. Pickney French's house in University Heights #1 Subdivision is on the right.
 In late February 1910, a major snowfall hit St. Louis. Photographer Eugene Taylor went to work with his camera. This photograph shows the Lion Gates, sometimes referred to by Lewis as "The Gates of Opportunity," on either side of Delmar Boulevard. University Heights #1 Subdivision is on the right. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on February 28, 1910.
The Woman's Magazine Building, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. This photograph, taken looking east from University Heights about 1907, shows the octagonal tower, the Press Annex and the Conservatory.
The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex (on the left), designed by Herbert C. Chivers, were built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. Chivers also designed the Woman's National Daily Building (on the right). This photograph was taken looking southeast from Trinity Avenue in University Heights about 1907.
In 1909, Edward Gardner Lewis hired George Julian Zolnay to design sculptures for the entry gates to University Heights. Zolnay created a lion and a tiger, though the tiger is always referred to as a female lion. In this photograph, which Zolnay autographed, he posed with the model for the male lion. Objects and people in the background have been blocked out.
In 1909, Edward Gardner Lewis hired George Julian Zolnay to design sculptures for the entry gates to University Heights. Zolnay created a lion and a tiger, although the tiger is always referred to as a female lion. In this photograph, Zolnay posed with the model for the male lion. The sculpture in the background is another piece by Zolnay.
In early 1909, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architects Eames and Young to design entry gates for University Heights. Lewis referred to them as "The Gates of Opportunity." In this photograph, the bases of the pylons are under construction on either side of Delmar Boulevard. Lewis, seen here on horseback, frequently rode around University City, usually accompanied by his dog.
By 1905, University Heights #1 had been laid out, utilities installed, street trees planted and houses were under construction. In this photograph, Princeton Avenue is the curved street on the left, Harvard Avenue is in the foreground and Cornell Avenue parallels Princeton. Both houses visible in this photograph are under construction.
This photograph of University Heights #1 was taken looking north from the Woman's Magazine Building. Harvard Avenue is on the right and Bryn Mawr (now Trinity) is on the left. Cornell Avenue, Columbia Avenue and Amherst Avenue all intersect with Bryn Mawr on the left. Steam is rising from the power plant at the end of the Woman's Magazine Building Press Annex.
This photograph was taken looking north from the Woman's National Daily Building, across the plaza to the Lion Gates and to University Heights #1 Subdivision. Trinity Avenue is in the foreground, and Harvard Avenue (now Trinity) is on the north side of Delmar.
Both the Woman's Magazine Building, on the right, and the Woman's National Daily Building, under construction on the left, were designed by architect Herbert C. Chivers. The billboard behind the streetcar shelter is promoting University Heights, Edward Gardner Lewis' residential development just west of the Woman's Magazine Building.
In late February 1910, a major snowfall hit St. Louis. Photographer Eugene Taylor went to work with his camera. This photograph was taken from the intersection of Princeton and Harvard (now Trinity) Avenues in University Heights #1. On the right is the north pylon of the Lion Gates and the Woman's National Daily Building. On the left is the Woman's Magazine Building. Marley, the Lewis' dog, is on the left.
In February 1910, St. Louis was hit by a major snowfall. Photographer Eugene Taylor walked around University City, and took this photograph looking north on Yale Avenue in University Heights #1 Subdivision. Edward Gardner Lewis' house at #2 Yale is on the left. James Coyle's house at #4 Yale is on the right. This photograph was not published at the time, but was used a year later in the Beautiful Homes section of "The Woman's National Daily." The dog was edited out but his shadow remained.
In 1902, Edward Gardner Lewis purchased 85 acres of land in St. Louis County. Part would be used for his new publishing company headquarters, and the rest would be laid out as University Heights #1 Subdivision. In this photograph, the land has been cleared and appears to have been graded. Workers may be laying out sewer lines. The buildings being constructed for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair are on the left in the distance.
In 1902, Edward Gardner Lewis purchased 85 acres of land in St. Louis County. Part would be used for his new publishing company headquarters, and the rest would be laid out as University Heights #1 Subdivision. In this photograph, the land is being cleared and mule teams are being used to grade the land.
This photograph includes two panoramic views of grading work on University Heights #1 as a single photograph. In the top view, taken looking northwest from Delmar Boulevard, the land has been cleared, but is still hilly. A large ravine appears to run east to west through the property. In the bottom view, taken looking northeast, a considerable amount of work has already been completed, although large piles of earth remain to be moved. The north end of Delmar Garden Amusement Park is just visible on the right.
University Heights Realty and Development Company was the real estate company owned by Edward Gardner Lewis and other investors. He began selling stock and issuing stock certificates like these beginning in early 1903. University Heights Realty and Development Company continued in operation until 1912 when all Lewis' companies were forced into bankruptcy.
Eugene Taylor took this photograph looking north on Yale Avenue after a snowfall, probably about 1909. Edward Gardner Lewis' house is on the left. John W. Lewis' house is on the right. John and Edward Lewis were brothers. Four puppies are having a good time playing in the snow.
In 1909, grading work began on Delmar Boulevard as Edward Gardner Lewis began promoting University Heights #4 and #5 Subdivisions, also known as Monument Place, which extended west on Delmar almost to Hanley Road. The subdivision had not yet been developed, but was being promoted as an investment opportunity. This photograph shows road crews working with teams of horses and mules.
Up until 1910, Delmar Boulevard in University City was unpaved. In this photograph the United Railway track gang is removing the old streetcar tracks to make way for the new paving being done with creosote blocks. The University Heights real estate office appears to have been painted out on the negative. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 12, 1910.
Up until 1910, Delmar Boulevard in University City was unpaved. In this photograph, road crews with teams of mules are preparing to pave Delmar with creosote blocks, a popular paving method at the time. The Lion Gates are on the left, and a billboard promoting University Heights is just to the right of the Lion Gates.
This photograph was taken from the roof of the Jackson Johnson house on the south side of Delmar, looking north over University Heights #1. Edward Gardner Lewis' house is in the center, and the house belonging to James Coyle, a close associate of Lewis', is on the right. The gates and driveway for the Johnson house are in the foreground.
The Lewises' house was the first house built in University Heights #1. When the subdivision was being laid out, Lewis reportedly purchased the least desirable piece of property in order to show what could be done. He and his wife, Mabel, built this 15 room Tudor style house and landscaped the grounds to include a large garden and a pond.
The Lewises' house was the first house built in University Heights #1. When the subdivision was being laid out, Lewis reportedly purchased the least desirable piece of property in order to show what could be done. He and his wife, Mabel, built this 15 room Tudor style house. In this photograph, the pergola and pond are just visible beyond the house.
This drawing by Lewis Publishing Company artist George Blake is an idealized view of Camp Lewis and was used by Edward Gardner Lewis in promoting his tent city. Camp Lewis was built on property in University Heights #1. The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex do appear, as does the Epworth Hotel (renamed the Park Hotel after the Fair). But the temporary and more unsavory establishments on the south side of Delmar have been omitted. The layout of Camp Lewis appears reversed. The dining tent and other community facilities were actually on the north side, rather than on the south side as they appear here.
The Woman's National Daily Building, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was also known as the Egyptian Building. The exterior was finished in Georgian marble with copper cornices. In this photograph, Trinity Avenue on the west has curbs and sidewalks, but the street itself has not been paved. A sales building for the University Heights subdivisions is on the corner. The sign on the lawn reads "Woman's National Daily visitors welcome" and the other sign reads "Keep off the grass."
The Lewises' house was the first house built in University Heights #1. When the subdivision was being laid out, Lewis reportedly purchased the least desirable piece of property in order to show what could be done. He and his wife, Mabel, built this 15 room Tudor style house. This photograph, taken looking north, shows the garden with its small pond and ornamental bridge, and the pergola. The stables, the chicken house and the large lake are beyond the garden.
The Lewises' house was the first house built in University Heights #1. When the subdivision was being laid out, Lewis reportedly purchased the least desirable piece of property in order to show what could be done. He and his wife, Mabel, built this 15 room Tudor style house. This photograph, taken looking northwest in 1906, shows the house and the extensively landscaped grounds including the ornamental pond and pergola.
In late February, 1910, St. Louis was hit by a major snowstorm. Photographer Eugene Taylor took this photograph of the Lewis house at #2 Yale Avenue the next day, along with other photographs of Lewis' University City buildings.
The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex were built in 1903. The Press Annex was redesigned in late 1908 by architects Eames and Young so that it more closely resembled the design of the Magazine Building, and to add a second story to provide additional work space. In this photograph, the second story exterior walls are being built, and forms are being constructed to pour the concrete floor. Terra cotta decoration is in place on the south face of the building. University Heights #1 subdivision is just visible at the top of the photograph.
The Lewises' house was the first house built in University Heights #1. When the subdivision was being laid out, Lewis reportedly purchased the least desirable piece of property in order to show what could be done. He and his wife, Mabel, built this 15 room Tudor style house. This photograph, the left half of a panorama view of University Heights #1, was taken from the west and shows the back of the house with the pond and stables. The two small buildings closest to the pond were the chicken houses which were converted into the Lewises' pottery studio when they both became interested in ceramics. Several other houses have been built east of the Lewis house.
The Lewises' house was the first house built in University Heights #1. When the subdivision was being laid out, Lewis reportedly purchased the least desirable piece of property in order to show what could be done. He and his wife, Mabel, built this 15 room Tudor style house. This photograph was taken looking south toward Delmar Boulevard. The Jackson Johnson house, on the south side of Delmar Boulevard, is visible in the distance.
The Lewises' house was the first house built in University Heights #1. When the subdivision was being laid out, Lewis reportedly purchased the least desirable piece of property in order to show what could be done. He and his wife, Mabel, built this 15 room Tudor style house. This photograph, taken looking north, shows the garden and pergola. The stable is on the left, and the pond is beyond the line of trees.
This drawing is an idealized nighttime view of Camp Lewis, probably drawn by Lewis Publishing Company artist George Blake. It was frequently used in promoting Camp Lewis. Camp Lewis was built on property in University Heights #1, and in this drawing the famous 80 inch search light on top of the Woman's Magazine Building is shown illuminating the Camp. Lights of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition appear in the distance. The layout of Camp Lewis appears reversed. The dining tent and other community facilities were actually on the north side, rather than on the south side as they appear here.
The Lewis Publishing Company used a fleet of trucks to deliver the newspapers and magazines to the railroad terminal for delivery around the country. In this photograph, the Number 9 and number 10 mail trucks are parked on the road in University Heights #1, probably just west of the Woman's Magazine Building Press Annex.
The Lewis Publishing Company used a fleet of mail trucks to transport the newspapers and magazines to the railroad terminal for deliver around the country. In this photograph, five of the trucks have been parked along the road in University Heights #1, probably just to the west of the Woman's Magazine Building Press Annex.
The Lewis Publishing Company used a fleet of mail trucks to transport the newspapers and magazines to the railroad terminal for deliver around the country. In this photograph, five of the trucks have been parked along the road in University Heights #1, probably just to the west of the Woman's Magazine Building Press Annex.
This Dutch Colonial Revival style house at 6915 Amherst Avenue was one of a row of houses built along Amherst between 1906 and 1907. Architect Herbert C. Chivers was an associate of Edward Gardner Lewis, and architect for the Woman's Magazine Building. Chivers also designed houses, and this house matches his "Sambar" design on page 366 in "Artistic Homes," his catalogue of house plans published in 1910.
The Lewises' house was the first house built in University Heights #1. When the subdivision was being laid out, Lewis reportedly purchased the least desirable piece of property in order to show what could be done. He and his wife, Mabel, built this 15 room Tudor style house. This photograph, taken from the west, shows the back of the house with the large pond used for boating, and the carriage house and stables. The two small buildings closest to the pond were the chicken houses which were converted into the Lewises' pottery studio when they both became interested in ceramics. Other houses are visible east of the Lewis house, and the Woman's Magazine Building is on the right.
Photographer Eugene Taylor took several photographs of the Lewises' house at #2 Yale Avenue after an ice storm, probably in 1910. This photograph shows the front of the house with icicles along the roof edge and porch. The bushes appear to be encased in ice.
This photograph of University Heights #1 was taken looking north from the Woman's Magazine Building, sometime before mid 1908. The ornate roof of the Conservatory is visible on the lower right. Harvard Avenue is the first street in the foreground, followed by Cornell Avenue and then Columbia Avenue. The houses are all located on Amherst Avenue.
Edward and Mabel Lewis' house in University Heights #1 on Yale Avenue is just visible on the left of this photograph, taken sometime between 1906 and 1908. The large house in the center is on Princeton Avenue. Other houses are on streets farther north in the subdivision. Harvard Avenue, now Trinity, is in the foreground.
This photograph of University Heights #1 was taken from the Woman's Magazine Building, looking northwest across the intersection of Princeton and Harvard (now Trinity) Avenues. The small building in the foreground probably served more as a billboard than a sales office. The sales office for University Heights #1 and Lewis's other residential developments was located in the Woman's Magazine Building. The two large houses in the center are located on Cornell Avenue.
This photograph of the northeast section of University Heights #1 shows the few houses that had been built before about 1908. Much of the property still belonged to University Heights Realty and Development. The flat roofed house on the left is on Cornell Avenue.
This photograph was taken looking southeast from University Heights #1. The Woman's Magazine Building is at the top of the hill. The buildings of Delmar Garden Amusement Park are just visible on the far left.
This photograph of University Heights #1 was taken looking south on Yale Avenue. The mansard roofed house on Delmar Boulevard which belonged to Jackson Johnson is on the left at the top of the hill. Because of curves in the street, the house on Yale Avenue which belonged to Edward and Mabel Lewis appears right next to the Jackson Johnson house, although it was actually a block away.
This photograph was taken looking southeast in University Heights #1 toward Delmar Boulevard. The house at the top of the hill is 6965 Delmar. The house with columns on the right is 6970 Princeton. The houses in the foreground are on Cornell. Two cows are grazing in the yard of one of the houses on Cornell. While the area was no longer rural, some residents kept a cow or two, and some kept chickens as well. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the far left.
This photograph was taken at the intersection of Yale and Amherst Avenues in University Heights #1. All the houses are on Amherst Avenue. The closest house is 6969 Amherst (originally #23 Amherst) which was built before 1907 by the University Heights Realty and Development Company. The first resident was W. Ross McKnight, who first rented and then purchased the house.
This photograph was taken from west of University Heights #1 looking east. In the center is the back of Edward and Mabel Lewis' house, with the stables, chicken house, pergola and extensive gardens. To the left is James Coyle's Tudor style house at 700 Yale. To the right is the octagonal Woman's Magazine Building, and David Ralston's Colonial Revival house at 6965 Delmar.
This photograph is a portion of Eugene Taylor's panorama of University City, taken in August, 1909. Photos were taken in a series and then assembled. Lettering in the center reads "University Heights Sec 1 Aug 1909." Lettering to the left reads "Lesson 4 double page figure 5 size 11 3/4 long." Taylor taught photography at the People's University, and this was example 5 in Lesson VII of "A Course in Practical Photography."
This photograph was taken about 1908 from the Woman's Magazine Building looking west on Delmar. Edward and Mabel Lewis' house is just visible on the right. David Ralston's house is at the top of the hill facing Delmar. Frank Cabot's house is on the south side of Delmar. Jackson Johnson's house on the south side of Delmar is almost hidden by trees. All these men were involved in the early organization of University City government.
In 1904, the Lewises built a 15 room Tudor style home in University Heights #1. Their drawing room was neoclassical, with stylistic references to French and English decor of the 1870's. Some of the decorative pieces on the mantle may have been made in the Art Academy.
In 1904, the Lewises built a 15-room Tudor style home in University Heights #1. Their Arts and Crafts living room featured prominent ceiling beams and some pieces of mission style furniture. The moose head and the bear skin rugs reflect Edward Gardner Lewis' interest in the west. The decorative pieces on the mantle may have been made at the Art Academy.
In 1904, the Lewises built a 15-room Tudor style home in University Heights #1. The Italian Renaissance library table is an interesting contrast to the classical columns on the fireplace. The table was originally used in Edward Gardner Lewis' office in the Woman's Magazine Building. The decorative piece on the desk and those on the mantle may have been made at the Art Academy.
In 1904, the Lewises built a 15-room Tudor style house in University Heights #1. The Billiard Room contained an eclectic mix of styles. The billiard table was massive, but featured delicate Art Nouveau carving. The room itself was Arts and Crafts, but the painting on the wall had a classical theme. The curtains in the windows were lace.
In 1904, the Lewises built a 15-room Tudor style house in University Heights #1. Their dining room was a combination of styles, as were many rooms in the house. The room itself was Arts and Crafts with the ceiling beams and wood wainscoting. The decorative items on the mantle and on the plate rail behind the buffet may have been made in the Art Academy.
In 1904, the Lewises built a 15-room Tudor style house in University Heights #1. Their bedroom, called a "sleeping apartment," is neo-classical in the wall treatment, while the furniture is Empire revival.
Photographer Eugene Taylor took several photographs of the Lewises' house at #2 Yale Avenue after an ice storm, probably in 1910. This photograph shows the back of the house and the pergolas. The bushes appear to be encased in ice. The dog may be Marley, one of the Lewises' dogs.
Photographer Eugene Taylor took several photographs of the Lewises' house at #2 Yale Avenue after an ice storm, probably in 1910. This photograph shows the south side of the house and the garden. The bushes appear to be encased in ice. The dogs are probably the Lewises' dogs, Marley and Charlie.
The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex were built in 1903. The Press Annex was redesigned in 1908 by architects Eames and Young so that it more closely resembled the design of the Magazine Building and to add a second story to provide more work space. In this photograph, taken on August 21, 1908, the roof of the conservatory and the roof of the southern portion of the building have been removed. Reportedly, the presses continued to roll during the entire remodeling, printing "The Woman's Magazine," and "The Woman's Farm Journal." University Heights #1 is just visible in the distance. The street on the right is Oberlin Avenue (now Harvard Avenue).
The power plant for the Woman's Magazine Building and the Press Annex was located in the basement at the north end of the Press Annex. The great dynamos provided electrical power for all the presses and folding machines as well as for lights and the elevator. At one time, Edward Gardner Lewis even suggested that the power plant might be used to provide power for houses in University Heights #1.
The power plant for the Woman's Magazine Building and the Press Annex was located in the basement at the north end of the Press Annex. The great dynamos provided electrical power for all the presses and folding machines as well as for lights and the elevator. At one time, Edward Gardner Lewis even suggested that the power plant might be used to provide power for houses in University Heights #1.
This house at 700 Yale Avenue in University Heights #1 was built for James Coyle. Coyle was President of Coyle and Company, a director of the Missouri Lincoln Trust, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and the People's Savings Trust Company. He also was an alderman for University City.
This house at 722 Yale Avenue in University Heights #1 was built about 1907. It was pictured in Lewis' publication "The American Woman's League and University City," published in early 1908. The first resident was John Ryan.
In 1904, the Lewises built a 15-room Tudor style home in University Heights #1. Their Arts and Crafts living room featured prominent ceiling beams and some pieces of mission style furniture. The moose head and the bear skin rugs reflect Edward Gardner Lewis' interest in the west. The Art Nouveau figure on the newel post is very similar to statues in the Woman's Magazine Building and made have been made by sculptor William Bailey. The decorative pieces on the mantle may have been made at the Art Academy. The Lewises' library is just visible through the doorway on the left.
In 1904, the Lewises built a 15-room Tudor style home in University Heights #1. Their solarium was typical of the late Victorian period. It was home for the family's birds, and apparently a favorite spot for one of the Lewis dogs.
In 1904, the Lewises built a 15-room Tudor style house in University Heights #1. Their bedroom, called a "sleeping apartment," is neo-classical in the wall treatment, while the furniture is Empire revival. The pieces of pottery on the mantle and the table may have been made in the Art Academy.
In 1904, the Lewises built a 15-room Tudor style house in University Heights #1. This guest room is an eclectic mix of styles - Colonial Revival and Empire. In pre-air conditioning days, the transom over the hallway door would be opened to provide needed circulation during hot summer months.
In 1904, the Lewises built a 15-room Tudor style house in University Heights #1. This guest room is an eclectic mix of styles - Colonial Revival and Empire. Many family photographs are on display on the mantle and the dresser on the right. The vase on the desk may have been made at the Art Academy.
In 1904, the Lewises built a 15-room Tudor style house in University Heights #1. The second guest room is decorated in Rococo Revival style, with brass beds and a mirrored dressing table typical of the period.
This Shingle style house at 6925 Amherst Avenue in University Heights #1 was one of a group of houses on Amherst built on speculation by the University Heights Realty and Development Company between 1906 and 1907. The house was pictured in Lewis' publication "The American Woman's League and University City," published in early 1908. The first resident was W. V. Teasdale.
This Tudor Craftsman style house at 6935 Amherst Avenue in University Heights #1 was one of a group of houses on Amherst built on speculation by the University Heights Realty and Development Company between 1906 and 1907. It was originally #31 Amherst Avenue. The first resident was Whatley N. Chandler, a manufacturer.
This Tudor Revival style house at #1 Yale Avenue in University Heights #1 was designed about 1907 by architects Eames and Young for John W. Lewis, Edward Gardner Lewis' brother. John Lewis was City Attorney for University City. This photograph appeared in "Beautiful Homes" in August, 1909.
This house at 700 Yale Avenue in University Heights #1 was built for James Coyle. Coyle was President of Coyle and Company, a director of the Missouri Lincoln Trust, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and the People's Savings Trust Company. He also was an alderman for University City.
This Shingle style at 781 Yale Avenue (originally #18 Yale Avenue) in University Heights #1 was built between 1906 and 1907 by the University Heights Realty and Development Company. It is one of the earlier houses in the subdivision. The first resident was F. S. Weeks.
This Shingle style house at 6959 Amherst Avenue (originally #25 Amherst Avenue)was one of a group of houses on Amherst built on speculation by the University Heights Realty and Development Company between 1906 and 1907. The first resident was B. Frank Isaacs, an osteopath.
This Shingle Style house and carriage house at 751 Yale Avenue in University Heights #1 were built about 1907. The original address was #11 Yale Avenue. The first owner was Mrs. Wilhelmina Eberle, a widow. By 1909, Robert Bearden, who was probably her son-in-law, is also listed at this address. Bearden is listed in the 1914 Directory as a lumberman.
This Shingle Style house at 6931 Amherst was one of a group of houses built along Amherst in University Heights #1 between 1906 and 1907. This photograph was taken just after the house was destroyed by fire sometime in 1911.
This Shingle Style house at 6931 Amherst was one of a group of houses built along Amherst in University Heights #1 between 1906 and 1907. This photograph was taken just after the house was destroyed by fire sometime in 1911.
This Colonial Revival style house at 6965 Delmar Boulevard at the north end of Pennsylvania Avenue, now Big Bend Boulevard, was one of the early homes in University Heights #1. It was the home of David Ralston, one of the early alderman in University City, and one of the organizers of the University City School District.
This Dutch Colonial Revival style house at 6915 Amherst Avenue was one of a row of houses built along Amherst between 1906 and 1907. Architect Herbert C. Chivers was an associate of Edward Gardner Lewis, and architect for the Woman's Magazine Building. Chivers also designed houses, and this house matches his Sambar design on page 366 in "Artistic Homes," his catalogue of house plans published in 1910.
This Tudor Craftsman style house at 6935 Amherst Avenue was one of a group of houses built along Amherst Avenue in University Heights #1 between 1906 and 1907.
This Shingle style house at 6955 Amherst Avenue was one of a group of houses on Amherst Avenue built on speculation by the University Heights Realty and Development Company between 1906 and 1907. Some of these houses were sold immediately, but others were rented for the first few years. The first resident of 6955 Amherst was Elmer Fromm, who was associated with the Rice Stix Dry Goods Company.
This Shingle style house at 6955 Amherst Avenue was one of a group of houses on Amherst Avenue built on speculation by the University Heights Realty and Development Company between 1906 and 1907. Some of these houses were sold immediately, but others were rented for the first few years. The first resident of 6955 Amherst was Elmer Fromm, who was associated with the Rice Stix Dry Goods Company.
This house at 6975 Cornell Avenue is one of the earliest houses built in University Heights #1. It was designed by architect Herbert C. Chivers, an associate of Edward Gardner Lewis, and architect for the Woman's Magazine Building. Chivers also designed houses, and this house matches his "Manston Residence" design in "Artistic Homes," his catalogue of house plans published in 1910. Edward Gardner Lewis owned the house for several years, but first residents were Mabel Lewis' sisters, Mrs. Charles Breyman and Mrs. Robert Crabb.
Most of the houses along this block of Amherst Avenue were built on speculation by the University Heights Realty and Development Company and are some of the earliest houses built in University Heights #1. Although a few were sold immediately, several were rented for the first few years. In this photograph taken from the intersection of Amherst Avenue and Radcliffe Avenue in July 1906, the house at 6951 Amherst appears to be complete, but several others along the block are still under construction.
This Shingle Style house at 6931 Amherst was one of a group of houses built along Amherst in University Heights #1 between 1906 and 1907. This photograph was taken just after the house was destroyed by fire sometime in 1911.
This Shingle Style house at 6931 Amherst was one of a group of houses built along Amherst in University Heights #1 between 1906 and 1907. The house was destroyed by fire sometime in 1911. In this photograph, water used to fight the fire has frozen on the kitchen range, pipes and light fixture.
This Shingle style house at 6951 Amherst Avenue was one of a group of houses on Amherst Avenue built on speculation by the University Heights Realty and Development Company between 1906 and 1907. The first resident was E. B. Stinde, an agent for the N. W. Life Insurance Company.
This house at 6935 Cornell Avenue (originally #22 Cornell Avenue) is one of the earliest houses built in University Heights #1. Architect Herbert C. Chivers was an associate of Edward Gardner Lewis, and architect for the Woman's Magazine Building. Chivers also designed houses, and this house matches his "Burgin Residence" design on page 935 in "Artistic Homes," his catalogue of house plans published in 1910. One of its early residents was John W. Lewis, Edward Gardner Lewis' brother, who lived here until his house at #1 Yale was built. John Lewis was University City's City Attorney.
This Shingle style house at 6943 Columbia Avenue in University Heights #1 was built about 1907 for Samuel Coulter. It was pictured in several of Lewis' publications including "The American Woman's League and University City," published in early 1908. It was originally #24 Columbia Avenue.
This photograph taken about 1906 shows two houses in University Heights #1 under construction. Both houses were designed by Herbert C. Chivers, architect for the Woman's Magazine Building, and an associate of Edward Gardner Lewis. The house on the right is at 6965 Princeton Avenue and matches the design for the "Mount Jewell Residence" in Chivers' house plan catalogue "Artistic Homes," published in 1910. Francis V. Putnam, a Lewis associate, was the first owner. The house on the left is at 6975 Cornell Avenue and matches the design for the "Manston Residence" in Artistic Homes. Mabel Lewis' sisters, Mrs. Charles Breyman and Mrs. Robert Crabb, were early residents. In this photograph, both houses are almost complete but construction materials are still visible in the yards.
This photograph was taken about 1907 from the Washington University campus, looking northwest toward Edward Gardner Lewis' monumental Woman's Magazine Building and Woman's National Daily Building. To the left is University Heights #1, Lewis' residence park. On the lower right is the southwest corner of Parkview, showing the intersection of Westgate and Berlin Avenues. The Kirkwood-Ferguson Streetcar tracks follow the western edge of Parkview, while the Chicago, Rock Island, Pacific Rail Road tracks are to the south.
This photograph was taken from an upper story of the Woman's Magazine Building about 1904. The intersection of Oberlin Avenue and Harvard Avenue in University Heights #1 is at the left. The tracks for the Creve Coeur streetcar are center to right, and a streetcar is headed north. Some of the buildings in Delmar Garden Amusement Park are on the right.
This Neoclassical style house at 6970 Princeton Avenue (originally #11 Princeton Avenue)in University Heights #1 was built between 1906 and 1907. The first owner was C. W. McFarland. By 1908, the house belonged to Mrs. E. B. Robinson. Her sons, Vernon and Earl Robinson, were the owners of the Robinson Fire Apparatus Company, and manufacturers of University City's first motorized fire truck. The house was pictured in Lewis' publication "The American Woman's League and University City," published in early 1908.
This house at 6965 Princeton Avenue in University Heights #1 was built about 1906. It was originally #15 Princeton Avenue. It was designed by Herbert C. Chivers, architect for the Woman's Magazine Building and an associate of Edward Gardner Lewis. This design matches the "Mount Jewell Residence" in Chivers' house plan catalogue "Artistic Homes," published in 1910. It was the home of Francis V. Putnam, Treasurer of Lewis Publishing Company and University Heights Realty and Development Company. He was also City Clerk and Street Commissioner for University City. This photograph appeared in several of Lewis' publications, including "The American Woman's League and University City," published in early 1908, and "The Woman's National Daily" on May 13, 1909.
On May 8, 1912 lots in University Heights #1, #2 and #3 subdivisions owned by the University Heights Realty and Development Company, one of Edward Gardner Lewis' companies, were sold at public auction. The auction was held in the Woman's Magazine Building Press Annex. The Company had been placed in receivership in 1911, along with the Lewis Publishing Company and the publications themselves. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 18, 1912.
On May 17, 1904, the Rev. William H. Lewis, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut , and father of Edward Gardner Lewis, laid the corner stone for the Stone Memorial Chapel that was being built just northwest of the Woman's Magazine Building in University Heights #1. The Rt. Rev. Daniel S. Tuttle, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri gave the address. Only the foundation was completed before the work was abandoned. This photograph appeared in the June 1904 issue of the "Woman's Magazine."
This photograph of Brookings Hall on the Washington University campus appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 23, 1909 as part of a series titled "Views in University City." The caption read "View of Washington University on the south of Parkview and University Heights in University City." The proximity of Washington University was one of the reasons that Edward Gardner Lewis gave for naming his first subdivision University Heights, and the city University City.
The Lewises' house was the first house built in University Heights #1. When the subdivision was being laid out, Lewis reportedly purchased the least desirable piece of property in order to show what could be done. He turned the hilly, swampy yard into a lovely garden with ornamental bridges and decorative seating areas. The southwest corner of the Lewises' house and the circular driveway also appear in this photograph taken about 1910. The Italian Renaissance Revival mansion that belonged to Jackson Johnson appears at the top of the hill.
The Lewises' house was the first house built in University Heights #1. When the subdivision was being laid out, Lewis reportedly purchased the least desirable piece of property in order to show what could be done. He turned the hilly, swampy yard into a lovely garden with ornamental bridges and decorative seating areas. Mabel Lewis' nieces, Flora Breyman (on the right) and Rose Breyman (on the left) had lived with the Lewises for several years. The girls were joined in the garden for this photograph by two of the Lewises' dogs. The dog on the right is Marley. The Italian Renaissance Revival mansion that belonged to Jackson Johnson is at the top of the hill.
This photograph is the right part of a 4-part panorama view that appeared in "A Trip to Camp Lewis, A City of Tents," a promotional pamphlet published by the Lewis Publishing Company. Camp Lewis, or Tent City, was a community of tents set up to provide accommodations at reasonable rates for Lewis Publishing Company subscribers and others attending the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. While this photograph shows none of the camp and the tents, it does show the as yet undeveloped land that was part of Edward Gardner Lewis' University Heights #1 and much of the land that would later become the north part of University City. Some subdivisions north of Olive Street Road had been platted before the turn of the century and many of the houses already built are visible in the distance.
The Lewises' house was the first house built in University Heights #1. When the subdivision was being laid out, Lewis reportedly purchased the least desirable piece of property in order to show what could be done. He and his wife, Mabel, built a 15 room Tudor style house. This photograph, the right half of a panorama view of University Heights #1, was taken from the west and shows the Lewises' garden, orchard and vineyard, along with the large boating pond. The small house at the side of the pond is a duck house. The octagonal Woman's Magazine Building is at the top of the hill on the left, and Jackson Johnson's Italian Renaissance Revival mansion is on the right.
This photograph was taken from the front steps of the Jackson Johnson house about 1908, looking north to University Heights #1. Delmar Boulevard is just beyond the fence, and Yale Avenue curves through the center of the photograph. Edward Gardner Lewis' house is on the left and James Coyle's house is in the center. Coyle was an associate of Lewis, and served as Alderman for several years. The white in the foreground is snow which was in the shadow of the house and did not melt as quickly as it did across the street.
This panoramic photograph was taken from the roof of the Jackson Johnson house about 1904. The Woman's Magazine Building is on the right, and Frank Cabot's house is on the far right. Cabot was an associate of Edward Gardner Lewis, and editor of "The Woman's Farm Journal." University Heights #1 is on the left, and the large tent in the center may be a construction tent or the remains of Lewis' tent city for visitors to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.
The Lewises' house was the first house built in University Heights #1. When the subdivision was being laid out, Lewis reportedly purchased the least desirable piece of property in order to show what could be done. He turned the hilly, swampy yard into a lovely garden with ornamental bridges and decorative stone structures. The Lewises' two dogs, Marley and Charley, appear in this photograph.
The event for which these people gathered is not identified, but may have been one of the real estate sales for lots in University Heights Subdivision #1. The Woman's Magazine Building and the remodeled Press Annex are in the center and on the left. The north pylon of the famed Lion Gates is on the right.

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