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	This drawing of the Art Academy Building for the People's University was used in several Lewis publications. The artist, Henry E. Steinbruegge, was a Lewis Publishing Company employee. The building was designed by St. Louis architects Eames and Young who had just designed the pylons for the Lion Gates. Lewis' intent was to have all the school and public buildings decorated with work done by the honor students, and the top of the Art Academy, as indicated in this drawing, was to have included full sized sculptures. Only three designs were ever selected, and none were completed.
	The first delegates and members to arrive in University City for the American Woman's League Convention stopped on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building while this photograph was taken. They were from all parts of the United States. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 8, 1910.
	Chapter Presidents (left to right) Mrs. Amelia D. Ball of the Montague Chapter in Massachusetts, Mrs. Nada Ingraham of the McKinley Chapter in Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. Mabel Bryant of the Mountain Gem Chapter in Clarkston, Washington and Mrs. Otis Turner of the La Fresneda Chapter in Fresno, California all arrived in University City on June 9, 1910 for the American Woman's League Convention. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910.
	This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910 with a photo caption that read "Some belated members arriving at League headquarters." It was probably taken on June 10, 1910, the first day of Convention, and the ladies on the right appear to be carrying luggage and may just be arriving from the train station. The Woman's Magazine Building served as League headquarters. The building on the right is the Press Annex where "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal" were printed.
	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.
	Miss Gustave Reynard, age 16, of Houston, Texas earned her trip to the American Woman's League Convention in University City by getting ten new members to join. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building on June 9, 1910. Miss Reynard is wearing her League pin and holding a copy of the program for the Convention. A cropped version of this photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910.
	Mrs. Catherine A. Waite, president of the American Woman's League Chapter in Peck, Idaho attended the Convention and was photographed on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building on June 9, 1910. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 9, 1910, along with her interview about the League's work in Idaho.
	Employees of the Lewis Publishing Company and the American Woman's League formed the reception committee at St. Louis Union Station, welcoming delegates, members and friends arriving for the Convention. This photograph was taken in front of the League's information bureau, and it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910.
	Mrs. W. R. Parsons, president of the American Woman's League Winslow Thayer Parsons Chapter in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband, Mr. W. R. Parsons, and her daughter, Miss Meriwyn Thayer Parsons attended the Convention in University City and were photographed on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. Mr. Parsons donated the lot for their chapter house. The date on the photograph is June 11, 1910, but it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910.
	The delegates to the first annual American Woman's League Convention in University City gathered on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building on June 10, 1910 for this official photograph. Edward Gardner Lewis, President of the League, and his wife Mabel Lewis are standing in the front. A cropped version of this photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910.
	American Woman's League delegates and members who arrived early for the Convention to be held June 9, 10 and 11, 1910, joined a group of doctors' wives whose husbands were attending a medical convention for a visit to the Woman's National Daily Building. In the background is the Woman's Magazine Building, and further back on the right is the Art Academy Building. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910.
	American Woman's League delegates and members who arrived early for the Convention to be held June 9, 10 and 11, 1910, joined a group of doctors' wives whose husbands were attending a medical convention, for a tour of University City and the Lewis Publishing Company. This photograph was taken in front of the Woman's Magazine Building on June 7, 1910 appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 9, 1910.
	A special ceremony for pouring concrete for the Art Academy Building, the first building for the People's University and the American Woman's League, was held on April 12, 1909. Mabel Lewis is in the center, throwing the first shovel of concrete. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing on the far left. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 17, 1909. The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex are on the right. The Woman's National Daily Building is behind the group, on the left.
	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. This photograph was taken looking northwest on November 10, 1909. The exterior of the building is complete, but windows have not been installed, and construction materials still surround the building.
	These Lewis Publishing Company employees stepped forward for provide accommodations for delegates in their homes or homes of friends when the American Woman's League Convention planners discovered that few hotel rooms were available because of a doctors' convention meeting in St. Louis at the same time. These same employees served as the reception committee for arriving members and delegates at Union Station. This photograph was taken on June 4, 1910 and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 7, 1910.
	Members, delegates and friends of the American Woman's League gathered on the southeast lawn of the Woman's Magazine Building on June 10, 1910, the first day of Convention.
	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. This photograph was taken looking north on November 10, 1909. The exterior of the building is complete, but windows have not been installed, and work does not appear to have started on the interior of the building.
	The Committee on Organization for the American Woman's League met on June 10, 1910 during the Convention. Members included Mrs. Pearl Spaulding, University City, Missouri, chairman; Mrs. Margaret V. Conn, Seattle, Washington; Miss Marion Gerls, Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Lulu Paden Mosier, Minneapolis, Minnesota; M. Alice Delow, Biloxi, Mississippi; Abigail L. Morgan, Waverly, New York; Mrs. W. H. Whitehill, Avon, Montana; Mrs. Nellie M. Allen, Omaha, Nebraska; Miss Clara Syphus, Fort Thomas, Nevada; Mrs. Cory Albrittain, Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Lancaster, Belleville, Illinois; Jennie Van Allen, Los Angeles, California; Mrs. I. W. Jones, Clinton, Iowa; Mrs. Catherine A. Waite, Peck, Idaho; Mrs. W. C. DeGrey, New Orleans, Louisiana; Mrs. Hester E. Porch, Baltimore, Maryland; Mrs. Ida McNamara, Presque Isle, Maine; Clara C. Austin, Boston, Massachusetts; Mrs. F. G. Livesay, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910.
	The American Woman's League Convention Committee on Credentials met at the Woman's Magazine Building during the Convention. Members included Miss Eliza Hannagan, chairman; Miss Alive Hanly, Miss J. A. Whitbeck and Mrs. Mildred McFadden, at large; Miss Clara Hooker, Lebanon, Missouri; Mrs. M. E. Pauncy, Mobile, Alabama; Mrs. June Longley Walters, Duncan, Arizona; Mrs. Nathan B. Williams, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Mrs. J. Stalford, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Miss Clara L. Allyn, Waterbury, Connecticut; Miss A. May Welch, Wilmington, Delaware; Mrs. Joan Bowen, Fitchburg, Massachusetts; Mrs. Emma L. Newton, Washington D. C.; Mrs. Jessie McPherson, St. Petersburg, Florida; Mrs. Flora Fuhs, Mount Vernon, Indiana; Mrs. F. W. Boyd, Phillipsburg, Kansas; Mrs. A. W. Lilly, Corydon, Kentucky; Mrs. Sarah White, Barre, Vermont; Miss Ida M. Watts, Lynchburg, Virginia. This photograph was taken on June 11, 1910, and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" the same day.
	American Woman's League members from Ohio gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph, probably on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910.
	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. This photograph was taken looking northeast in mid November of 1909. The exterior of the building is complete, and windows have been installed. A substantial amount of construction material still surrounds the building.
	P. F. Poorbaugh and John Baxter of Rock Island, Texas, earned their trips to the American Woman's League Convention by securing at least ten new members each. Both men were tireless workers for the League in the state of Texas, and responsible for the establishment of several chapters. They posed for this photograph on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. The date on this photograph is June 11, 1910, but it appeared along with an interview with the gentlemen in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10,1910.
	Planners originally scheduled tours of St. Louis in open cars for delegates, members and friends attending the American Woman's League Convention in June 1910, but inclement weather forced a change in plans and special streetcar tours were arranged instead. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910.
	Mrs. Pearl Spaulding, head of field organization work for the American Woman's League addressed League members packed into the 5th floor meeting room of the Woman's Magazine Building during the Convention. Inclement weather during the Convention forced many of the sessions to be held inside in cramped quarters. This photo appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910.
	The south lawn in front of the Art Academy was set up with lighting and tents for events at the American Woman's League Convention held June 9, 10 and 11, 1910. This photograph was taken from Delmar Boulevard, looking north. A cropped version appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 26, 1910.
	This stage was set up for the Friday night festival at the American Woman's League Convention. The scenic railway at the Delmar Garden Amusement Park which was just across the road appears behind the stage. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910.
	St. Louis bankers and businessmen visited the new headquarters of the Lewis Publishing Company in late winter, 1904. This photograph appeared in the March 1904 "Woman's Magazine," with the following identification: (left to right) J. W. Bell, John Nickerson, L. B. Pierce, T. W. Crouch, Samuel M. Dodd, E. F. Marshall, J. C. Van Blarcom, J. A. Lewis, E. G. Lewis, H. P. Knapp, M. M. Buck, Governor Hogg of Texas, L. B. Tebbetts, Geo. A. Carpenter, E. F. Goltra, M. DeCamp, Tom Randolph, E. A. P. Haynes, G. G. Tebbetts, N. Lee Travers, comprising the officers and directors of the National Bank of Commerce and the Commonwealth Trust Company of St. Louis.
	The Times-Star Newsboys Band gathered on the steps in front of the Woman's Magazine Building for this photograph. The purpose of their visit is unknown, as it the date the photograph was taken. Band members are accompanied by a large contingent of gentlemen who may be associated with the Times-Star.
	The Times-Star Newsboys Band of Cincinnati, Ohio were arriving in University City when this photograph was taken. The purpose of their visit is unknown, as is the date the photograph was taken. Band members are accompanied by a large contingent of gentlemen who may be associated with the Times-Star. Delmar Boulevard is in the background.
	The American Woman's League Convention Committee on Platform and Purposes met in the Woman's Magazine Building on June 10, 1910. Members included Dr. Mabel E. Anthony, San Francisco, California, chairman; Maude A. Fielder, Silver City, New Mexico; Mrs. H. T. Collins, Ashville, North Carolina; Laura Rickert, Brazil, North Dakota; Sarah J. Clark, Hamilton, Ohio; Mrs. Cora D. Hammett, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Mrs. Jean Elsner, Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Lottie M. Brown, Providence, Rhode Island; Mary Ellen Bowman, Orangeburg, South Carolina; Mrs. Ora Welch, St. George, Georgia; Mrs. Ida V. McIlvanie, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Effie H. Dodge, Glen Falls, New York; Mrs. Alice R. Adams, Franklin, New Hampshire; Miss Mary C. Haines, Atlantic City, New Jersey; Mrs. Mary J. Barnes, Sturgis, South Dakota; Mrs. Emelia B. Cope, Chattanooga, Tennessee; Mrs. Lamar McMordie, Calvert, Texas; Mrs. Ora M. Wells, Morgantown, West Virginia; Mrs. O. Louise Donnell, Rawlins, Wyoming. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910.
	Students at the People's University Art Academy designed the floats for the American Woman's League Convention parade. In this photograph, students, including honor student Christina Kiehl (behind the model, facing forward), are at work on the model for the float representing the sculpture division. This may have been a demonstration photograph, because three students are holding calipers and four are holding mallets and chisels. The float representing the League itself with models of George Julian Zolnay's lions and sphinxes is just visible on the left.
	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. The float representing the ceramics division is in the foreground and the float representing the sculpture division is on the left. The float representing the League itself is in front of the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building.
	This float represented the ceramic arts division of the People's University Art Academy. It appears to have been hand-carried by the three men in front and the three men behind wearing dark suits and sashes. The structure on the float represent the kiln with a ceramic piece inside being fired. The portico of the Woman's Magazine Building appears in the background.
	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.
	This float represented the emblem of the American Woman's League, "Woman's Mission," which was a woman, seated, with two children standing next to her. This float was pulled by horses and carried models of George Julian Zolnay's lions, one on either side of the driver. A group of women wearing Grecian style costumes and carrying flowers accompanied the float. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910, and also in Sidney Morse's book "The Siege of University City," published in 1912.
	This float represented the emblem of the American Woman's League, "Woman's Mission," which was a woman, seated, with two children standing next to her. This float carried models of George Julian Zolnay's lions, one on either side of the driver as well as models of Zolnay's sphinx. On the back of the float is a model of an American Woman's League Chapter House. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910.
	American Woman's League members, convention delegates and friends were invited to greet League founder and president Edward Gardner Lewis on Saturday, June 10 following the convention session. A large number of them gathered on the plaza around the Lion Gates for an opportunity to visit with him. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910.
	Presidents of local American Woman's League Chapters gathered in front of the Woman's National Daily Building on June 10, 1910 for this photograph. They were attending the first annual Convention. Edward Gardner Lewis and his wife, Mabel, are standing in the front row just right of center.
	The American Woman's League delegation from New York posed for this photograph in front of the Woman's National Daily Building on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910.
	American Woman's League members from Iowa, Minnesota, Texas and Wisconsin gathered for this photograph in front of the Woman's National Daily Building, probably on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. It was published in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 6, 1910.
	American Woman's League members from Missouri gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph probably on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910.
	American Woman's League members from Illinois gathered on the steps in front of the Woman's Magazine Building for this photograph, probably on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910.
	American Woman's League members from Virginia gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910.
	American Woman's League members from Florida gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. It appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 4, 1910.
	American Woman's League members from California gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily for this photograph on the last day of the Convention, June 11, 1910.
	American Woman's League members from Kansas and Oklahoma gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910.
	At the American Woman's League Convention, Edward Gardner Lewis, President of the League, received many gifts, including those in this photograph. The loving cup on the left was presented by the San Francisco Chapter. The statue in the center was presented by the Class A Publishers whose magazines were associated with Lewis Publishing Company and with the American Woman's League. The loving cup on the right was presented by League chapters in the state of Kansas. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910, along with the tributes to Lewis read by each group as their presentation was made.
	In 1909 and 1910, many chapter members visited the American Woman's League headquarters in the Woman's Magazine Building in University City, Missouri. The chapter to which these ladies belonged was not identified.
	In 1909 and 1910, many chapter members visited the American Woman's League headquarters in the Woman's Magazine Building in University City, Missouri. The chapter to which these five ladies belonged was not identified.
	Concerns about the business affairs of the American Woman's League in late 1910 resulted in the election of state regents who gathered for their organizational meeting in University City, Missouri in January of 1911. Those in this photograph are (left to right) back row: Mrs. C. A. Eldredge, Colorado; Miss Minnie E. Neal, Florida; Mrs. Grace E Allen, Maine; Mrs. Lydia G. Willard, Kansas; Clara C. Austin, M. D., Massachusetts; Mrs. Alma Z. Moore, Illinois; Miss Edith L. Davis, Michigan; Miss Eleanor Foster, Indiana; and front row: Mrs. Nada Ingraham, Texas; Mrs. Robert C. Morriss, Washington; Mrs. Margaret Tucker, New York; Mrs. Pearl Adams Spaulding, Chairman, Board of Regents; Mrs. Ada Borre Newquist, Iowa; Miss Hester A. Worthington, Pennsylvania; Miss Alice F. Hanly, Missouri. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on January 24, 1911.
	A committee from the Woman's Club from Springfield, Illinois, visited the American Woman's League headquarters and the Lewis Publishing Company on November 22, 1909. The committee came to investigate the League and to consider the possibility of securing a chapter house for Springfield. Committee members visiting included Mrs. George T. Palmer, president; Mrs. H. P. Shumway, first vice president, Mrs. William R. Viedenburgh, second vice president; Mrs. J. P. Lindley, Mrs. Roy W. Ide and Mrs. W. H. Baird, directors; Mrs. James P. Matheny, treasurer; Mrs. A. E. Prince, president Y. W. C. A.; Mrs. E. S. Walker, and Mrs. Benjamin Knudson. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 27, 1909.
	Sixty-five ladies, almost all members of the American Woman's League, from Edwardsville and East St. Louis, Illinois visited University City and League headquarters on May 7, 1909. In this photograph, part of the group is crossing from the Woman's National Daily Building to the Woman's Magazine Building. On the left, the Lion Gates are under construction. One is complete and the lion, designed by George Julian Zolnay, has been installed. The other pylon is still surrounded by scaffolding. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 10, 1909.
	The Art Academy Building was decked out in bunting for the first Convention of the American Woman's League in June, 1910. Lighting was strung in front of the building and tents were being erected on the lawn in front to accommodate convention events. This photograph was taken on June 7, 1910.
	The Pioneers, a group of traveling representatives for the American Woman's League, met in convention in 1908. These representatives traveled the country helping to establish chapters. This photograph appeared in "Siege of University City," by Sidney Morse. The sign on the door says "Please Wipe Your Feet."
	Some of the Class A publications that American Woman's League members could sell to qualify for membership or to earn points for their chapters. Two newspapers, "The St. Louis Star" and "The Woman's National Daily," and four magazines, "The Woman's Magazine," "The Woman's Farm Journal," "Beautiful Homes," and "Palette and Bench" belonged to Lewis Publishing Company. The others were published by companies associated with Edward Gardner Lewis and the American Woman's League. Lewis used this photograph in promoting all the publications.
	These two floats represented the textile arts division of the People's University Art Academy in the American Woman's League Convention parade.. The first float carried a loom and the second float carried a spinning wheel. Both were hand-carried by the men wearing white with sashes, and were accompanied by women wearing Grecian style dresses and carrying distaffs.
	This float represented the sculpture division of the People's University Art Academy in the American Woman's League Convention parade on June 11, 1910. This float was pulled by hand, probably by the three boys in front wearing smocks and berets. Honor student Olsen Stenwick is in front leaning on the model. Honor students Christina Kiehl and Nancy Coonsman are at the back, both holding calipers.
	The ascension of the gas balloon "University City" was the final event at the American Woman's League Convention. The balloon was piloted by Captain John Berry who took off from a field just west of the Woman's National Daily Building. A photograph taken just before the balloon launched appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910.
	The newspaper headline for this photograph when it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910 identifies this as "Local Representatives at the Convention" but does not tell whether these ladies are from the St. Louis area, or whether they are representatives of local American Woman's League chapters across the country. This photograph was taken on the second day of Convention, June 10, 1910 on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building. Mabel Lewis is seated in front, and her husband Edward Gardner Lewis, President of the League, is standing to her right.
	Diamond emblem members of the American Woman's League gathered in front of the Woman's National Daily Building on the second day of Convention, June 10, 1910 for this photograph. A member received the diamond emblem for enrolling ten new members and sending in a minimum of $10 in new subscriptions or subscription certificates, in addition to having sold $52 in subscriptions for regular membership. League president, Edward Gardner Lewis (holding his hat) is in the center of the front row. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910.
	In 1909 and 1910, many chapter members visited the American Woman's League headquarters in the Woman's Magazine Building in University City, Missouri. The chapter to which these ten ladies belonged was not identified.
	A delegation from the Marine, Illinois American Woman's League Chapter visited League headquarters in University City, Missouri in November of 1909. The group included Mrs. V. J. Weber, Mrs. C. L. Heim, Miss Verona Weber, Mrs. L. A. Richardson and Miss Kate Deihert. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 15, 1909.
	Sixty-five ladies, almost all members of the American Woman's League, from Edwardsville and East St. Louis, Illinois visited University City and League headquarters on May 7, 1909. In this photograph, part of the group gathered on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building with League founder, Edward Gardner Lewis (front right, turned sideways). This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 10, 1909.
	The Sphinx Fund was started as a memorial to the founding of the American Woman's Republic. This postcard showing American Woman's Republic officers Mabel Lewis, President (seated, holding sphinx model ) and (standing left to right) Mildred McFaden, Secretary; Alma Moore, Vice President; Claudia Hazen White, Secretary of the Interior; Margaret Tucker, Secretary of Education and Social Services; and Susie Johnson, Secretary of Commerce and Industry, may have been a promotional piece used to encourage members to contribute to the fund.
	The original design for the Woman's National Daily Building in 1905 showed wide walks and steps leading to four entrances. Each set of steps was to be flanked with sphinxes. When the building was completed neither these nor the tall obelisks were included. In 1910, an honor student working under George Julian Zolnay designed this sphinx as part of a plan for honor students to decorate the League's buildings. Sphinxes would line the walks of the Woman's National Daily Building as originally intended. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 3, 1910. By 1911, this use of the sphinxes became a fund raising plan and the model for the sphinx credited to George Julian Zolnay. Each member of the American Woman's League would contribute from 10 cents to $1 to a state fund. When sufficient funds were raised a sphinx with that state's name on it would be installed on the stairway. Small paper-weight sized models and larger book-end sized models were cast and offered for sale to members.
	Advertisements for the American Woman's League's souvenir spoon, accompanied by this photograph of the clay model designed by George Julian Zolnay, began appearing in "The Woman's National Daily" and "The Woman's Magazine" about the time of Convention in June 1910. The full sized sterling silver teaspoon sold for $1 while the quadruple plate coffee spoon sold for 25 cents. The spoon featured the Art Academy building in the bowl, and the Woman's Magazine Building, the Lion Gates and the League emblem on the handle.
	The Schmoller and Mueller Piano Company presented a piano to the American Woman's League. In this photograph, the piano is being delivered to the Art Academy building in one of the Lewis Publishing Company mail trucks. The crated piano is just visible in the truck. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 21, 1910.
	The piano presented to the American Woman's League by the Schmoller and Mueller Piano Company featured the League's emblem on the front. It was placed in the Art Academy's art gallery. Schmoller and Mueller Piano Company was an advertiser in Lewis' publications. This photograph appeared in the "Woman's National Daily" on May 21, 1910.
	Construction began on the Art Academy Building in April 1909. The building was designed by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. In this photograph, probably taken in May of 1909, interior brick walls are being constructed as the exterior stone walls are being built. The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex are visible in the distance.
	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. In this photograph taken on August 26, 1909, looking northeast, exterior walls in the north wing are complete through the second floor. Some of the decorative moldings on the front of the building are already being installed. Some of the buildings of Delmar Garden Amusement Park are just visible in the distance on the right.
	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. In this photograph taken on August 31, 1909, looking southwest, the second floor exterior walls of both the north and south wings are complete. Decorative terra cotta moldings have been installed on some of the windows in the south wing. The tracks of the Creve Coeur Streetcar appear in the foreground. The top of the Woman's Magazine Building and the east end of the Woman's National Daily Building appear in the distance.
	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 on September 1, 1909, construction of second story exterior walls is almost complete except for the west end of the south wing. Terra cotta moldings have been installed around many of the windows.
	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 southeast on November 24, 1909, the construction tower is still in place on the north wing, and workers are installing the side skylight in the south wing. Construction materials still surround the building.
	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. Construction began in the spring of 1909, and artists were in residence by winter, even though some construction work remained to be completed. This photograph taken looking southeast on May 19, 1910 after the building was complete.
	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. Construction began in the spring of 1909, and artists were in residence by winter. This photograph taken looking southwest on May 20, 1910. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the left.
	This portrait of the men associated with Art Academy of the People's University was taken in early 1910. Taxile Doat (seated) renowned ceramic artist from Sevres, France, was head of the ceramics division. Samuel Robineau (left), husband of Adelaide Alsop Robineau, was assistant editor of "Palette and Bench" and a ceramics instructor at the school. Edward Gardner Lewis (center) was founder and president of the American Woman's League and founder of the People's University. He was responsible for bringing together the incredibly talented staff for the Art Academy. George Julian Zolnay (right) was director of the Art Academy and head of the sculpture division. He had recently completed the lion sculptures of University City's Lion Gates.
	On April 4, 1910, the first kiln of high fire porcelains was fired at the Art Academy of the People's University. All the pieces on the tables came from that first kiln. The plate in the center was created by Taxile Doat to commemorate this event. The artists who gathered for a photograph include (left to right) Frederick H. Rhead, Samuel Robineau, Edward Gardner Lewis, Adelaide Alsop Robineau, Mabel Gertrude Lewis, Eugene Labarriere, George Julian Zolnay, Emile Diffloth and Taxile Doat. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 9, 1910.
	Taxile Doat, director of the ceramics division of the Art Academy of the People's University, posed for this photograph with two ladies. The ladies are not identified, but they were probably members of the American Woman's League. Members were welcome and frequently visited the Art Academy in University City.
	The Ladies Guild of St. Louis Chapel (Episcopal Church) in University City, all of whom were members of the University City Chapter of the American Woman's League, held a musicale at the Art Academy on April 7, 1910. Mabel Lewis was president of the Chapter. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 11, 1910.
	In commemoration of the first annual convention of the American Woman's League in June, 1910, Taxile Doat designed and decorated this great porcelain plate. The plate, almost four feet in diameter, was turned by his assistant, Eugene Labarriere. It was to be fired on the first day of convention along with the St. Louis vase (on the table behind Doat), and then the kiln could be opened the last day of convention. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 1, 1910.
	Kathryn Cherry's china painting courses were some of the most popular ones offered at the Art Academy of the People's University. In this photograph, students are working on a variety of project from design on paper to painting on china. Mrs. Cherry is standing on the left.
	Edward Gardner Lewis convinced Adelaide Alsop Robineau, one of the most talented ceramic artists in America, to come to University City where she could teach and also experiment with new clays and glaze techniques. In this photograph, Mrs. Robineau is working on her famed scarab vase. In 1911 it was part of the collection sent to Turin, Italy to represent University City pottery. The collection was awarded the grand prize. Lewis reported that if a single piece could have won a prize, the scarab vase would have taken top honors.
	Frederick Hurton Rhead was one of the talented ceramic artists Edward Gardner Lewis hired to teach at the Art Academy of the People's University. He wrote the correspondence course materials for teaching studio pottery for the school. In this photograph he is in his studio in the Art Academy. A series of tiles and pottery examples, which may be student work, are on the table. His wife, Agnes Rhead, was also an instructor.
	World renowned ceramic artist Taxile Doat had been associated with the Sevres Manufactory in France for many years when Edward Gardner Lewis convinced him to come to University City. In this photograph, Doat is in his studio at the Art Academy. Several pieces of his work are on the table in front of him as well as on the table against the wall. One of his popular designs was the gourd vase.
	In 1912 when the People's University was closing, the Art Academy became more focused on the production of commercial ware and items that could be mass produced for sale. In this photograph Edward Gardner Lewis (standing left), founder of the Art Academy appears with associates (left to right, back) Frank Furman, an unidentified woman and an unidentified man. In front (left to right) are Mabel, his wife and an artist in her own right, and unidentified woman and Claudia Hazen White, Secretary of the Interior for the American Woman's Republic. The items on display are all made from molds and are awaiting decoration or glazing.
	An unidentified artist at work on a vase in one of the studios at University City Pottery. The figure on the table was made from a mold, and the vase may have been as well. By 1912, the staff at the Art Academy was more focused on the production of commercial ware and items that could be mass produced for sale, rather than on artistic development.
	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 is finishing with the trowel. Standing to the left of him are Major H. L. Kramer, a vice president of Lewis Publishing Company, and Mabel Lewis. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
	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 is preparing to make his address to the friends, associates and employees gathered for the event. Standing to the left of him are Major H. L. Kramer, a vice president of Lewis Publishing Company, and Mabel Lewis. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
	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.
	On August 29, 1903, David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was the guest speaker and laid the cornerstone for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph, friends and business associates of Edward Gardner Lewis, and employees of the publishing company are visiting and inspecting the construction underway for the new headquarters (left) and printing plant (right center).
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis broke ground for the new headquarters and printing plant for the Lewis Publishing Company on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph workers are laying the foundation walls for the printing plant. Workers with a mule team are digging a trench down the middle of the site, probably for utilities. When completed, the building was 100 feet wide by 275 feet long.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis broke ground for the new headquarters and printing plant for the Lewis Publishing Company on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. In this photograph workers are laying the foundation walls for the printing plant. The trench down the middle of the site is probably for utilities. When completed, the building was 100 feet wide by 275 feet long.
	Construction began on the Art Academy Building in April 1909. The building was designed by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. In this photograph, probably taken in May of 1909, construction material surround the walls just being erected. The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex are visible in the distance.
	The Art Academy Building was designed by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. In this photograph, looking northeast, exterior walls are complete on the first floor and work is in process on the second floor. John J. Dunnavant & Co. were the general contractors for the project. Some of the buildings at Delmar Garden Amusement Park are visible on the right in the distance.
	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 west on September 1, 1909, second story exterior walls have been completed. Terra cotta moldings have been installed around the windows in the south wing, but the back wing would remain plainer with little ornamentation. The Creve Coeur Streetcar tracks are visible in the foreground.
	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 looking north on September 4, 1909, the second floor exterior walls of the south wing are complete, and concrete is being poured for the floor of the third story.
	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 4, 1909 the decorative railing has been installed around the west balcony, and much of the terra cotta molding has been placed on the front of the building. Concrete is being poured for the floor of the third story of the south wing. The sign for John J. Dunnavant & Co., contractors for the project, can be seen on the small building in the foreground.
	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.
	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 23, 1909 the exterior of the building is almost complete and the roof is being put on.
	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 southwest on November 24, 1909, the construction tower is still in place on the north wing, and skylight on the south wing is covered with a tarpaulin. Construction materials still surround the building.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis convinced Taxile Doat to come from France to University City to head up the ceramics division of the Art Academy, he also convinced Doat to sell his personal ceramics collection to the school to be put on display and to serve as inspiration to the students. In this photograph, the collection which had been shipped from France has just arrived in University City on January 12, 1910, a very rainy day. The horse drawn van is on Delmar Boulevard next to the Woman's Magazine Building, preparing to turn onto Oberlin (now Harvard) to go to the Art Academy Building. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on January 15, 1910
	When Edward Gardner Lewis convinced Taxile Doat to come from France to University City to head up the ceramics division of the People's University's Art Academy, he also convinced Doat to sell his personal ceramics collection to the school to be put on display and to serve as inspiration to the students. In this photograph, the collection which had been shipped from France has just arrived in University City on January 12, 1910, a very rainy day. The horse drawn van is on Oberlin Avenue next to the Art Academy, and workers are preparing to unload the collection. Doat is standing behind the van, just to the left of the planks that have been laid over the curb.
	George Julian Zolnay had just completed the lions for Edward Gardner Lewis' Lion Gates when he became director of the People's University's Art Academy and head of the sculpture division. In this photograph, he is in the studio with several of the sculpture honor students. Christian Kiehl is on the left at the high bench. Caroline Risque is on the left working on a piece of sculpture on a stool. Zolnay is seated at the desk just right of center. Nancy Coonsman is kneeling on the far right. The large pieces of sculpture in the room are Zolnay's work.
	This unidentified young worker is mixing clay and he is obviously enjoying what he is doing. Instructors and artists at the Art Academy of the People's University experimented with many types of clay from around the country in an effort to prove that American clays were equal or superior to European clays.
	This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on December 15, 1910, with another of Edward Gardner Lewis' promotion ideas called the League's Christmas Tree. Vases, statues and other items produced by the artists and honor students, and even Lewis himself, were valued as "units," wrapped and marked. Each "unit" was equal to $10 in subscriptions submitted to the American Woman's League. Items on the table include many of George Julian Zolnay's sculpture reproductions, and some of honor student Caroline Risque's sculptures of children.
	This display of University City Pottery was set up for some unidentified event. All pieces are the work of Taxile Doat. The sign in front says" Academy of Art, University City, Missouri, founded by Mr. E. G. Lewis, Ceramic Division, Taxile Doat, Director, Assistants Mr. W. V. Bragdon."
	In the spring of 1903 Edward Gardner Lewis broke ground for his new publishing company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County. Friends, associates and employees gathered for the event. The buildings and scenic railroad at Delmar Garden Amusement Park are visible just east of the site for Lewis' new building.
	Following the groundbreaking for the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters on Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis County in 1903, friends, associates and employees went home by streetcar. This streetcar line ran out Delmar, and then "looped" through the southwest corner of Delmar Garden Amusement Park, just east of the site for the new building, before returning to downtown St. Louis.
	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 workmen are lowering the cornerstone into place while Governor Francis watches. At the far left is a model of the building. Standing next to the model are Major H. L. Kramer, a vice president of Lewis Publishing Company, and Mabel Lewis. Edward Gardner Lewis is bending over, just to the left of the top of the stairs. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
	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 is holding the trowel as workmen are lowering the cornerstone into place. At the far left is a model of the building. Standing next to the model are Major H. L. Kramer, a vice president of Lewis Publishing Company, and Mabel Lewis. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
	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 is making his address to the friends, associates and employees gathered for the event. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
	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 is finishing his address to the friends, associates and employees gathered for the event. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
	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 is presenting flowers to Mabel Lewis after making his address to the friends, associates and employees gathered for the event. Major H. L. Kramer, a vice president of Lewis Publishing Company is to the left of Mabel Lewis. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing just to the right of the cornerstone. Others on the platform are unidentified business associates.
	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 is shaking hands with guests leaving the platform following the cornerstone laying.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. In this photograph taken in the fall of 1903, the exterior walls for the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, are complete up through the second floor. The first floor is constructed of stone and upper stories of brickwork decorated with spiraling garland and classic egg and dart molding.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. In this photograph taken in the fall of 1903, the exterior walls for the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, are complete up through the second floor. The first floor is constructed of stone and upper stories of brickwork decorated with spiraling garland and classic egg and dart molding.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. In this photograph taken about August of 1903, the foundation for the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, is complete and work is in progress on the exterior rusticated stonework for the exterior walls of the first floor. Exterior walls for the Press Annex are complete.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. In this photograph taken about August of 1903, the foundation for the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, is complete and work is in progress on the exterior rusticated stonework for the exterior walls of the first floor. The Press Annex, also under construction, is just visible on the right.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. In this photograph taken in the fall of 1903, the exterior walls for the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, are complete up to the fourth floor. Doric columns support the triangular pediment over one of the two main entries. The first floor is constructed of stone and upper stories of brickwork decorated with spiraling garland and classic egg and dart molding.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. In this photograph taken in the fall of 1903, the exterior walls for the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, are complete up to the fourth floor. The Press Annex, also under construction, is on the left.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. In this photograph taken in the fall of 1903, the exterior walls for the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, are complete up to the fourth floor. The first floor is constructed of stone and upper stories of brickwork decorated with spiraling garlands and classic egg and dart moldings. The Press Annex, also under construction, is on the left.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. In this photograph taken in the winter of 1903-1904, the exterior walls for the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, are complete up through the fifth floor. The first floor is constructed of stone and upper stories of brickwork decorated with spiraling garlands and classic egg and dart moldings. Framing for the arched windows around the fifth floor is in place. The Press Annex on the left is a much more reserved and functional design. The buildings of Delmar Race Track and Delmar Garden Amusement Park are in the distance.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. In this photograph taken in the winter of 1903-1904, the exterior walls for the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, are complete up through the fifth floor. The first floor is constructed of stone and upper stories of brickwork decorated with spiraling garlands and classic egg and dart moldings. Framing for the arched windows around the fifth floor is in place. The Press Annex on the left is a much more reserved and functional design.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. In this photograph taken in the winter of 1903-1904, the exterior walls for the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, are complete and framing is in place for the domed roof.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. In this photograph taken in the winter of 1903-1904, the exterior walls for the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, are complete and framing is in place for the domed roof. The Press Annex on the left is complete except for the conservatory that would be built at the south end. The buildings of Delmar Garden Amusement Park and Delmar Race Track are just visible in the distance.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. In this photograph taken on February 2, 1904, the copper roof is being installed on the Woman's Magazine Building by the six men on top of the building. The decorative framing for the fifth floor arched windows is in place and glass has been installed in windows on lower floors. Sculptor William Bailey's two-ton cupids are in place over the arched windows. The Press Annex is complete except for the conservatory at the south end.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. In this photograph taken in the spring of 1904, the copper roof has been installed on the Woman's Magazine Building. Sculptor William Bailey's two-ton cupids are in place over the arched windows. The Press Annex is complete except for the conservatory which is being framed at the south end. The small building at the north end of the Press Annex housed the power plant.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. In this photograph taken in the spring of 1904, the copper roof has been installed on the Woman's Magazine Building. Sculptor William Bailey's two-ton cupids are in place over the arched windows. The Press Annex is complete except for the conservatory which is under construction.
	The Conservatory built on the south end of the Woman's Magazine Press Annex was intended to serve as the public entry into the building. In this photograph, stairs have been built along the side of the building and framing for the roof is being constructed.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. In this photograph taken in the spring of 1904, the exteriors of both the Woman's Magazine Building and the Press Annex with it's Conservatory are complete. Sculptor William Bailey's two-ton cupids are in place over the arched windows. A lot of construction material still surrounds the building, and may indicate that work is still being done on the interior.
	Sculptor William Bailey created this lion, one of four that would flank the main entries of the Woman's Magazine Building. Reportedly, each lion was carved from a single block of stone.
	Sculptor William Bailey created this lion, one of four that would flank the main entries of the Woman's Magazine Building. Reportedly, each lion was carved from a single block of stone.
	The eight arched windows on the fifth floor of the Woman's Magazine Building were graced with terra cotta cupids. In this photograph, this ornamental work is spread out in preparation for installation. The gentleman may be William Bailey who provided other sculpture pieces for the building.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. This is one of two main entries to the building, known familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, and features Doric columns and massive rusticated limestone piers supporting a triangular pediment featuring a carved cartouche with crossed palm leaves. The stairs are flanked by William Bailey's lion sculptures.
	Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers in 1903 to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. The building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, is constructed of rusticated stonework and upper stories of rusticated brickwork decorated with spiraling garlands and classic egg and dart moldings. William Bailey created the lions that flank the entries as well as the cupids atop the arched windows on the fifth floor. The conservatory to the right is the public entryway into the Press Annex.
	Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers in 1903 to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. This photograph was probably taken soon after the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, was completed. William Bailey's lion sculptures flank the entries, and his two-ton cupids perch above the arched fifth floor windows. The famous 80 inch General Electric searchlight that Lewis used to attract visitors from the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904, has been raised and is visible above the crown of the domed roof.
	Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers in 1903 to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. This photograph was probably taken soon after the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, was completed. William Bailey's lion sculptures flank the entries, and his two-ton cupids perch above the arched fifth floor windows. The famous 80 inch General Electric searchlight that Lewis used to attract visitors from the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904, has been raised and is visible above the crown of the domed roof.
	The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, were built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. In 1908, the Press Annex was redesigned by Eames and Young. In this photograph, the Woman's Magazine Building is decorated with flags and bunting in preparation for the American Woman's League Convention which was held June 9 to 11, 1910. The remodeled Press Annex is visible on the right.
	Lewis Publishing Company employees posed for this photograph in front of the Woman's Magazine Building in 1904. It was probably taken in the spring, shortly after the building opened. Construction materials can be seen on either side of the walk and up next to the building.
	Lewis Publishing Company employees gathered on the steps in front of the Woman's Magazine Building on May 14, 1908 to welcome Edward Gardner Lewis after his acquittal on fraud charges. Employees are holding photographs of Lewis.
	Officers of the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad and English capitalists who were visiting the site of the St. Louis World's Fair also visited the new headquarters of the Lewis Publishing Company in University City on February 13, 1904. In this photograph, the building is still under construction. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing farthest to the left, holding a cigar. A cropped version of this photograph appeared in "The Siege of University City," by Sidney Morse, published in 1912.
	The Woman's Magazine Building Conservatory was the public or formal entrance into the Press Annex. Whether it was part of Herbert Chivers original design is unknown. It was a rather elegant addition to an otherwise very plain building. In addition to providing elegance, it was to be used to grow plants for use on the grounds. It was removed when the Press Annex was remodeled in 1908.
	The Woman's Magazine Building Conservatory, occasionally called the Palm House, was the public or formal entrance into the Press Annex. Whether it was part of Herbert Chivers original design is unknown. It provided a place for visitors to sit and watch the pressing running below and it was to be used to grow plants for use on the grounds. The woman is unidentified. The Conservatory was removed when the Press Annex was remodeled in 1908.
	Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers in 1903 to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed buildings using a mix of styles. This photograph was probably taken soon after the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, and the Press Annex with its elegant Conservatory were completed in 1904.
	This photograph of the Governor of Wyoming and his staff visiting the Lewis Publishing Company and the Woman's Magazine Building was taken during the summer of 1904. The two boys standing on the upper right are messengers of Lewis Publishing Company and they are wearing caps that say "Circulation 1,500,000." The gentleman on the upper left behind the column is holding a paper advertising Edward Gardner Lewis' World's Fair Guessing Contest.
	Members of the St. Louis Lumbermen's Club and their wives visited University City on May 10, 1910 to tour the Lewis Publishing Company and the Art Academy of the People's University. In this photograph they have gathered on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. The photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 12, 1910.
	Members of the Southern Illinois Editorial Association visited University City in September 1909. Those present were: W. J. Sell, president, Grayville; Harris Dante, vice president, Effingham; Hal W. Trovillion, secretary, Herrin; L. C. Heim, treasurer, Marine; P. J. Pirmann, Nashville; R. G. Everts and G. H. Everts, Ava; E. H. Childress and G. G. Childress, Fairfield; F. M. Davis, Breese; W. H. Fagen, Stewardson; Geo. W. Smith, Columbia; W. W. Lewis, Greenville; Will C. Carson, Greenville; Maurice J. Seed, Mt. Vernon; W. G. Murphy, Centerville; W. B. Jarvis, Troy; J. Sherman Hinton, Mulberry Grove; A. J. MacMann, Millstadt; E. P. Chapin, Freeburg; J. H. Lay, Effingham; C. L. McMackin, Salem; F. M. Lay, Effingham; James F. _______, Richview; B. W. Maxey, Flora; E. F. Bieser, Nashville; Adolph B. S_______, East St. Louis. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on September 27, 1909.
	In 1908, William Randolph Hearst visited University City as the guest of Edward Gardner Lewis. The group gathered for this photograph on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building included (left to right) Thomas Z. Higsden, sometime candidate for president on the Independence League ticket, Mabel Lewis, William Randolph Hearst, Millicent Hearst and Edward Gardner Lewis.
	Five hundred St. Louis Railway Club members and their families visited University City on Saturday, May 16, 1910 to tour the Lewis Publishing Company plants and visit the Art Academy of the People's University. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building, and copies were presented to the officers an hour later. Edward Gardner Lewis is in the front row, left center. The day ended with a visit to Delmar Garden Amusement Park. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 17, 1910.
	The officers of the National Federation of Musical Clubs visited University City and the American Woman's League headquarters on May 27, 1910 to hear more about the League. Consideration was being given to having Federation chapters join the American Woman's League. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. It appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 2, 1910, and the caption indicates that the group included the following members: Mrs. Charles B. Kelsey, president, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Mrs. Jno. Leverett, second vice president, Upper Alton, Illinois; Mrs. Alexander Rietz, Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. Leila C. Elliott, Coffeyville, Kansas; Mrs. John Walker, Memphis, Tennessee; Mrs. Ottman Moll (V.P. Mo.) St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. P. Y Tupper, St. Louis, Missouri; Miss Irma Colster, St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. David Knegsbaker, St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. E. A. Coestro, St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. J. Gwynn Gough, St. Louis, Missouri; Miss Edith Lazar, St. Louis, Missouri; Miss Hardie Langdon, Youngstown, Ohio. Edward Gardner Lewis is in the front row.
	During the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, Edward Gardner Lewis invited many groups to visit the new headquarters of the Lewis Publishing Company. In this photograph, the Bill Posters of America and their families are gathered outside the Woman's Magazine Building. A sign beyond the building on the right points the way to Camp Lewis, Edward Gardner Lewis' tent city constructed for World's Fair visitors.
	Members of the Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs were guests of Edward Gardner Lewis for a tour of the Lewis Publishing Company in 1904.
	This formal portrait of Edward Gardner Lewis, (1869-1950) was taken by Eugene Taylor who was on Lewis' staff. Lewis was President of the Lewis Publishing Company and the People's United States Bank, and was also founder of the American Woman's League and the American Woman's Republic. He founded University City, Missouri and served as mayor from 1906 to 1913. He signed this portrait with his motto, "Keep your face to the sunshine and you will not see the shadows. E. G. Lewis 5/10/1910."
	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 about 1906 shows two additional sections added to the north end of the Press Annex to provide truck and streetcar access to the plant to pick up outgoing mail. The purpose of the small addition on the side is unknown. Employees wore a path through the lot to the east of the building as they came and went to work by streetcar which stopped at Delmar Garden Amusement Park a block away.
	The Woman's Magazine Building, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. This photograph was taken about 1907 shows the main building and a portion of the Press Annex and the Conservatory. Employees wore a path through the lot as they came and went to work by streetcar which stopped at Delmar Garden Amusement Park a block away.
	The Woman's Magazine Building (on the right), designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. Chivers also designed the Woman's National Daily Building (on the left) which was completed in late 1906. This photograph was taken looking southwest about 1907.
	The Woman's Magazine Building Press Annex was designed by Herbert C. Chivers for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. The Conservatory served as the formal entry into the Annex. The street in the foreground is Oberlin Avenue (now Harvard Avenue). Private streetcar tracks ran along Oberlin to the north end of the building for the streetcars used to pick up outgoing mail.
	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 Press Annex, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. This photograph, taken looking west about 1907, shows the Lewis Publishing Company mail trucks leaving the building, heading south on Oberlin Avenue (now Harvard Avenue).
	The Woman's Magazine Building Press Annex, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. This photograph, taken looking west about 1907, shows the two additions that were made to the north end of building for truck and streetcar access. The purpose of the small addition on the side is unknown.
	The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, were built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. This photograph, taken looking east about 1907, shows the two additions that were made to the north end of building for truck and streetcar access. One entrance was accessible from both the east and west sides of the building. The Woman's National Daily Building is visible on the right at the top of the hill. It was also designed by Chivers, and completed in late 1906.
	The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, were built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. This photograph, taken looking southeast about 1908, shows the two additions that were made to the north end of building for truck and streetcar access. Mail trucks are approaching the building from Oberlin Avenue (now Harvard Avenue). The Egyptian style Woman's National Daily Building is visible on the left. It was also designed by Chivers, and completed in late 1906.
	The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, were built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. This photograph, taken looking east on Delmar Boulevard in 1909, shows the Press Annex as it was redesigned by architects Eames and Young. The pylons for the Lion Gates, also designed by Eames and Young are complete, but the lions have not yet been placed on top.
	The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, were built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. The Woman's National Daily Building (on the left), also designed by Chivers, was completed in 1906. 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. The second floor was added at that time. All three buildings appear in this photograph taken on May 20, 1910. The street in the foreground is Oberlin Avenue (now Harvard Avenue).
	In late February 1910, St. Louis was hit with a major snow storm. This photograph was taken in front of the southeast entrance to the Woman's Magazine Building. The dog, "Marley" belonged to Edward and Mabel Lewis, and was known as the "Cat Marshall of University City." This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on February 28, 1910.
	Members of the Implement, Vehicle and Hardware Association of St. Louis visited University City on March 26, 1910 as guests of Edward Gardner Lewis. Many of their wives accompanied them for a tour of the Lewis Publishing Company and the Art Academy of the People's University. In this photograph they are gathered on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. Those reported as present when this photograph was published in "The Woman's National Daily" on March 30, 1910 include: President A. T. Stevens and wife; Vice Presidents O. H. Cook, Joseph A. Schlecht and Carl Hirdler, all accompanied by their wives; Secretary W. C. Howland; Mr. and Mrs. Uhienhaut; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Warner; Miss Husbands; Mr. J. A. McGintie; Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Woods; E. L. Gault and Miss Nellie Gault; Miss Alice J. Reynolds and Mr. William Richards; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lafaivre; Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Ogan; and Messrs. J. F. Murphy, C. A. Wood, B. Morehead, J. A. Arndt, F. William Loecker, Emil J. Beimdiek and J. A. Balman of Indianapolis, Indiana.
	The St. Louis Credit Men's Association visited University City on November 27, 1909. In this photograph they are gathered on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. The event is unknown, but the men are wearing badges and two are holding signs which read "The Hospital Saturday and Sunday Association." Edward Gardner Lewis is in the front row on the far left. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 30, 1909.
	Newspaper editors from nine states visited University City on May 4, 1910, as guests of Edward Gardner Lewis. In this photograph, which appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 6, 1910, they are gathered on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. Three of the editors were women; Miss Martha Jewett, with the "Democrat," Shelbina, Missouri; Sarah C. Scovell, with the "Republican," Galena, Kansas and Mrs. Alice McAtee, with the "Herald," Chester, Illinois. Lewis is standing second from the left in the front row.
	The purpose of this meeting on the fifth floor of the Woman's Magazine Building is unknown, but the room is decorated with American flags and only men were in attendance, so it may have been a political gathering. The space, originally designed as a banquet room, was normally work area for the staff of the Lewis Publishing Company. It was also used by the People's United States Bank, and later, the People's Savings Trust Company. The cage behind the speakers was part of the area used by the Bank. This photograph was probabaly taken from the top of the spiral staircase which led to the inside of the dome.
	During the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, Edward Gardner Lewis invited many groups to visit the new headquarters of the Lewis Publishing Company. In this photograph the Chinese World's Fair Commissioners are gathered on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. Lewis is on the right.
	This photograph was taken in early 1903, looking east on Delmar Boulevard. Delmar Garden Amusement Park is on the left.
	This is one of the earliest photographs of Delmar Boulevard. It shows a large group walking west on Delmar, and turning to go into the Woman's Magazine Building. The building was constructed as headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903 and early 1904.The buildings of the St. Louis World's Fair are visible in the distance on the right, and this group may have been Fair visitors invited to visit Edward Gardner Lewis' new building. The Epworth Hotel is visible in the center, though part of it is blocked by a new building under construction.
	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.
	The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex (on the right), 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 left) which was completed in late 1906. This photograph was taken looking southwest about 1907. The street in the foreground is Oberlin (now Harvard).
	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.
	This is one of the earliest photographs of Delmar Boulevard and the Delmar Loop. Streetcars ran out Delmar to Delmar Garden Amusement Park where they turned around to head back to downtown St. Louis. An indoor swimming pool was located on the south side of Delmar and the sign is just visible on the upper left. The Park Hotel which had been built for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair is in the center.
	This photograph was taken looking east on Delmar Boulevard in May 1906. The Woman's Magazine Building is on the left. The Woman's National Daily Building, under construction, is on the right, with the Park Hotel just to the left. Although curbs and sidewalks have been installed on either side of Delmar, and street trees have been planted, Delmar is still unpaved.
	This photograph of Delmar Boulevard, looking east, was taken about 1907. The Woman's Magazine Building is on the left and the Woman's National Daily Building is on the right. Even though curbs and sidewalks have been installed on both sides of Delmar, and street trees planted, Delmar is still unpaved.
	This photograph of Delmar Boulevard, looking east, was taken about 1909. The Woman's Magazine Building and the Press Annex are on the left. The Press Annex was remodeled in late 1908. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the right. Even though curbs and sidewalks have been installed on both sides of Delmar, and street trees planted, Delmar is still unpaved.
	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.
	In 1909, grading work began on Delmar Boulevard as Edward Gardner Lewis began promoting University Height subdivisions #4 and #5, 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. It appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on October 2, 1909.
	In 1909, grading work began on Delmar Boulevard as Edward Gardner Lewis began promoting University Height subdivisions #4 and #5, 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. This photograph was taken looking east on Delmar, probably from close to the then city limit at Hanley. The Woman's Magazine Building is just barely visible over the tree tops.
	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.
	In 1909, University City residents passed a bond issue for funds to purchase a fire engine. In September 1910, the brand new state-of-the art 90 horsepower, 650 gallon per minute, automobile fire engine built by the Robinson Fire Apparatus Company of St. Louis, was delivered. It cost $9,000. One of the first demonstrations was to show how high the water could be thrown. It went 58 feet higher than the 135 foot high Woman's Magazine Building, This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on September 9, 1910.
	Members of the Central Businessmen's Association and their wives visited University City and the Lewis Publishing Company on November 19, 1909. In this photograph, the group is leaving the Woman's Magazine Building and walking toward the Woman's National Daily Building on the south side of Delmar Boulevard. The Art Academy of the People's University is on the right. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 22, 1909.
	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.
	In 1909, University City residents passed a bond issue for funds to construct a city hall. In this photograph, taken on July 6, 1910, Edward Gardner Lewis and friends and business associates are breaking ground for the new building at 6618 Delmar. Second from the left is Marshall John Willman; seventh from the left is Fire Chief Oscar J. Kortkamp; next to him is Judge Shepherd Barkley who helped incorporate the city. Lewis is holding the shovel. Delmar Garden Amusement Park is in the background.
	In 1909, University City residents passed a bond issue for funds to construct a city hall. In this photograph, taken on August 25, 1910, Edward Gardner Lewis and friends and associates are gathered to lay the cornerstone for the new building at 6618 Delmar Boulevard. The Rev. James Long, pastor of All Saints Church, gave the prayer for the occasion. Lewis is standing just behind the cornerstone, and Father Long is standing next to him. The Park Hotel is in the background.
	This 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.
	This photograph shows University City's Police Department about 1909. John Willman (seated) was the first City Marshall. James Walsh (left) would join the University City Fire Department, serve as Fire Chief from 1919 to 1931 and head of the Public Safety Department from 1931 to 1933. M. H. Jones is standing in the center. George Ward (right) would be elected City Marshall in 1921 and serve until 1947.
	In 1909, University City residents passed a bond issue for funds to purchase a fire engine. In September 1910, the brand new state-of-the art, 90 horsepower, 650 gallon per minute, automobile fire engine built by the Robinson Fire Apparatus Company of St. Louis, was delivered. It cost $9,000. Fire Chief Oscar J. Kortkamp is at the wheel, and City Marshall John Willman is standing in the back. Delmar had been paved with creosote blocks just the prior spring.
	On May 20, 1910 over 100 automobiles carrying delegates to the National Conference of Charities and Correction were on parade in University City. This photograph was taken from the Woman's National Daily Building as the automobiles passed the Woman's Magazine Building on Delmar Boulevard. The Art Academy and the Press Annex are just behind the Woman's Magazine Building. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 24, 1910.
	In late May, 1910, Edward Gardner Lewis opened the campus of the Lewis Publishing Company and the People's University for the Old Country Fair, a benefit for the Mothers and Babies Home of St. Louis. This photograph shows the tents set up on the lawn in front of the Art Academy Building and fair visitors strolling among the concessions. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the left. The building that appears to be at the far end of the main Fair walkway is actually on the south side of Delmar Boulevard, and is a restaurant and grocery store. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 1, 1910.
	In late May, 1910, Edward Gardner Lewis opened the campus of the Lewis Publishing Company and the People's University for the Old Country Fair, a benefit for the Mothers and Babies Home of St. Louis. This photograph shows a group of ladies who strolled the Fair, selling novelty items from their baskets to raise funds for the Home. The Woman's Magazine Building is in the background.
	In July, 1909, the Missouri and Illinois camps of the Modern Woodmen of America held a joint encampment on the lawn just east of the Woman's Magazine Building in University City. In this photograph, Edward Gardner Lewis is addressing the gathering being held at Delmar Garden Amusement Park to hear guest speaker Senator Benjamin R. Tillman of South Carolina. Senator Tillman, wearing a white shirt, is seated on the platform behind Lewis. A similar photograph and extensive coverage of the event appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 7, 1909.
	In July, 1909, the Missouri and Illinois camps of the Modern Woodmen of America held a joint encampment on the lawn just east of the Woman's Magazine Building in University City. In this photograph the camps are participating in drill competition. The St. Charles camp won first prize. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 7, 1909.
	Lewis Publishing Company reserved a special section of the reviewing stand for employees on Dedication Day for the 1094 St. Louis World's Fair on May 1, 1903. A similar photograph appeared in "The Woman's Magazine" in June, 1903.
	This photograph was taken from the top floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. The buildings of the 1904 St. Louis World Fair are in the distance. The Epworth Hotel (renamed the Park Hotel after the Fair), the Indiana House and the Convention Hotel all provided accommodations for Fair visitors. Because accommodations were at a premium, temporary structures were erected, and where ground was available, tents were set up. The group of tents in this photograph are not the tents for Camp Lewis, Edward Gardner Lewis' "tent city." Camp Lewis was located a few blocks north and west.
	This safe manufactured by the Manganese Steel Safe Company won first prize at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. Edward Gardner Lewis purchased it for the People's United States Bank. The safe was never installed, but it was housed on the Lewis Publishing Company premises until 1912. A photograph of the safe as it appeared at the World's Fair appeared in "The Siege of University City," by Sidney Morse. In this photograph, taken on the lot east of the Woman's Magazine Building, most of the decorative metal work has been removed.
	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.
	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. This photograph shows the north end of the Camp with the dining and recreation tents and the flag pole.
	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. This photograph shows the entire Camp, with residence tents surrounding the dining, recreation and other public use tents. Lewis' house appears just west of the tents.
	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. Lewis hired Chicago caterer John Thompson to provide meals for Camp guests. This photograph shows the kitchen facilities. This photograph appeared in "A Trip to Camp Lewis, A City of Tents," a promotional brochure published by 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. This photograph shows one of the two great dining tents. The bottle on the table is a Heinz catsup bottle and the sign on the post announces hours for employee meals. The tent was decorated with ivy and the sides could be raised or lowered depending on the weather. This photograph appeared in "A Trip to Camp Lewis, A City of Tents," a promotional brochure published by 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. This photograph shows the recreation tent. Glass cases contain a variety of souvenirs that could be purchased. The tent was decorated with ivy and the sides could be raised or lowered depending on the weather. This photograph appeared in "A Trip to Camp Lewis, A City of Tents," a promotional brochure published by 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. This photograph shows the hospital and nursery tent. A doctor was on staff to attend to any medical needs of Camp Lewis guests, and day care was provided for children too young to be taken to the Fair. The sides of the tent could be raised or lowered depending on the weather. This photograph appeared in "A Trip to Camp Lewis, A City of Tents," a promotional brochure published by Lewis Publishing Company.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis' People's United States Bank was closed in 1905, architect Herbert C. Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." This photograph, taken from the top floor of the Woman's Magazine Building across the street, shows more concrete forms in place around the top of the building, and what appear to be roof trusses on the ground in front of the building.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis' People's United States Bank was closed in 1905, architect Herbert C. Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." In this photograph, workmen are beginning installation of white Georgian marble which would cover the exterior, and the copper cornice is in place on the main part of the building. This photograph in an uncropped format appeared in the "Woman's Farm Journal" in September 1906.
	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.
	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. In this photograph, tents are still being erected on property just west of the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters. Lewis' home is just west of the tents. This photograph is the left portion of a 4-part panorama view that appeared in "A Trip to Camp Lewis, The 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. In this photograph, tents are still being erected on property just west of the new Lewis Publishing Company headquarters. A wooden tent floor, a selling point for Camp Lewis, is visible in the foreground. Lewis' home is just west of the tents.
	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. In this photograph, board sidewalks have been constructed and the road is being paved. Lewis' house appears just west of the tents.
	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. This photograph shows the north part of the Camp with the dining tents and recreation tents, as well at the flag pole. This is left center 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. This photograph shows the northeast end of the Camp and much of the land that would later become the north part of University City. This is the right center 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.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis' People's United States Bank was closed in 1905, Herbert C. Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." In this photograph, workmen are building forms for concrete for the Woman's National Daily Building. The Woman's Magazine Building is across Delmar Boulevard.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis' People's United States Bank was closed in 1905, architect Herbert C. Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." In this photograph, workmen are building forms for concrete for the Woman's National Daily Building. A plank construction drive has been built leading to a construction entrance on the lower level.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis' People's United States Bank was closed in 1905, architect Herbert C. Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." In this photograph, workmen are building forms for concrete for the Woman's National Daily Building. Curbing is being installed along Trinity Avenue on the west side of the building.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis' People's United States Bank was closed in 1905, architect Herbert C. Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." In this photograph, much of the concrete for the building has been poured, though another set of concrete forms surround the top of the building. Curbs and sidewalks are being installed along Trinity Avenue, west of the building.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis' People's United States Bank was closed in 1905, architect Herbert C. Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." This photograph, taken from the top floor of the Woman's Magazine Building across the street, shows the plank-paved road leading to the construction entrance. What appear to be roof trusses are on the ground in front of the building. Curbs are being installed along Trinity Avenue, west of the building.
	The Woman's National Daily Building, designed by architect Herbert C. Chivers, was built by Edward Gardner Lewis for his newspaper venture. Artist Ralph Chesley Ott was reportedly sent to Egypt to gather ideas for interior design. In this photograph, the building is almost complete. Copper cornices are in place on the pylon and entry as well as the main building. Decorative moldings for the interior are on the ground in front.
	The Woman's National Daily Building, also known as the Egyptian Building, was built by Edward Gardner Lewis for his newspaper venture. This dedication plaque lists the officers and directors of the Lewis Publishing Company, and includes Herbert C. Chivers' name as architect.
	The Woman's National Daily Building, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was built by Edward Gardner Lewis for his newspaper venture. It was also known as the Egyptian Building. The exterior, finished in Georgian marble with copper cornices, was very stark.
	The Woman's National Daily Building, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was built by Edward Gardner Lewis for his newspaper venture. It was also known as the Egyptian Building. The exterior was finished in Georgian marble with copper cornices. In this photograph, the skylight almost the length of the building is visible on the roof. Trinity Avenue, on the west, ends in a field just south of Washington Avenue. Washington University's buildings are visible in the distance.
	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."
	This photograph of the Woman's National Daily Building was taken about 1909. A billboard advertising West Portland Place is on the lot east of the building, although the angle makes it appear to be in front. West Portland Place was a new subdivision which was platted in August 1908. Delmar Boulevard runs in front of the building.
	This photograph of the west side of the Woman's National Daily Building was taken in February of 1907. In spite of Edward Gardner Lewis' magnificent buildings, the area was still quite rural. A cow is grazing in the field behind the building. The buildings of Washington University are visible in the distance.
	This photograph was taken on April 27, 1910, looking south on Trinity Avenue. Even though curbs and sidewalks have been installed, Trinity has still not been paved. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the left, and Lenox Hall is under construction just to the south. A nanny is pushing a baby carriage and a small child is riding a tricycle.
	The faculty and students of the National University of Arts and Sciences of St. Louis visited University City on June 6, 1912. They gathered on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph. The school had recently become affiliated with the People's University. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Weekly" on June 15, 1912.
	On September 2, 1910 professors and students from the University of Commerce of Cologne, Germany spent an afternoon visiting University City and the Lewis Publishing Company. The group was on a United States tour. To commemorate their visit, this photograph was taken, and each guest received a copy before the group left. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on September 9, 1910.
	This photograph shows Edward Gardner Lewis' office in the Woman's Magazine Building about 1905. His office was the most elegant in the building, featuring quarter sawn oak wainscoting and guilt trim, etched glass in the hall doors and transoms, and Ralph Chesley Ott's ceiling mural. Internal doors in all first and second floor offices enabled the occupants to move from one office to the next without going out into the main hall.
	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. This photograph shows the barber shop, complete with barber chairs, mirrors and appropriate toiletries. This photograph appeared in "A Trip to Camp Lewis, A City of Tents," a promotional brochure published by 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. This photograph shows the lavatory facilities available for guests. Because of the need to connect to water and sewer lines, the lavatories were in more substantial structures than tents. Copies of Lewis Publishing Company magazines decorate the walls. This photograph appeared in "A Trip to Camp Lewis, A City of Tents," a promotional brochure published by 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. This photograph is not identified, but may show the Camp administration office and post office. An American flag appears at the top of the photograph, and two law enforcement officers are standing at the counter. The young lady in the center is typing on an Oliver typewriter, and a National cash register sits on the counter.
	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. The lawn was terraced and no landscape plants were used, adding to the starkness of the building.
	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. This photograph, taken in 1909 seems to be a very formal and dramatic portrait of the building. The stark lines of the building continue with the terraced lawn and the plain wide walkway. The individuals appear to be posed. The photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 5, 1909.
	In late February 1910, a major snowfall hit St. Louis. Photographer Eugene Taylor walked around University City with his camera. This photograph of the Woman's National Daily Building was taken from the walk in front of the Woman's Magazine Building across the street. The two elaborate streetlights sat on islands at the corners of Delmar and Trinity on the south, and Delmar and Harvard (now Trinity) on the north.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis opened the People's United States Bank, he hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the building. This sketch by artist George Blake includes tall obelisks on either side of the door and sphinxes flanking the broad stairway. Neither of these were included when the building was completed. When the Bank was closed in 1905, Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily."
	This photograph of Edward Gardner Lewis was taken in his office in the Woman's Magazine Building about 1910. His was the most elegant office in the building, with quarter sawn oak wainscoting and decorative plaster work. He also had his own private vault. George Julian Zolnay's model for the lion is on top of the roll-top desk. Plans for the new City Hall to be built at 6618 Delmar Boulevard are on the desk.
	The ceiling over the magnificent main stairway in the Woman's Magazine Building was painted by artist Ralph Chesley Ott. The ornamental plaster work was done by James White of St. Louis, and the bronze and mahogany railing on the stairway and around the second floor balcony was created by Windslow of Chicago. The circle in the center of the ceiling mural is actually the bottom of the chandelier.
	The ceiling over the magnificent main stairway in the Woman's Magazine Building was painted by artist Ralph Chesley Ott. The ornamental plaster work was done by James White of St. Louis. The circle in the center of the ceiling mural is actually the bottom of the chandelier.
	Artist Ralph Chesley Ott painted this mural in Edward Gardner Lewis' office in the Woman's Magazine Building. This is purported to represent the ascendancy of women to equality, although no original documentation exists to support this theory. It is probably a more recent interpretation. The ornamental plaster work was done by James White of St. Louis.
	The reason for constructing this model of the main stairway for the Woman's Magazine Building is unknown. The building was designed by Herbert C. Chivers, the sculptures were created by William Bailey, and the stair railing was built by Winslow of Chicago. Who was responsible for the overall interior design is unknown.
	This photograph of the lobby of the Woman's Magazine Building was taken during construction. The magnificent stair railing built by Winslow of Chicago has been installed, but William Bailey's sculptures of the maidens are not yet in place and the mosaic tile floor has not been laid. Offices around the perimeter were designed to house the People's United States Bank.
	The 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.
	Sculptor William Bailey designed the two maiden statues for the stairway in the main lobby of the Woman's Magazine Building. In this photograph, probably taken in Bailey's studio, one statue is anchored with wires to unseen supports.
	This photograph of the second floor corridor and balcony of the Woman's Magazine Building appeared in the June, 1904 issue of the "Woman's Magazine." The bronze and mahogany stair railing, constructed by Winslow of Chicago, continues around the balcony. Edward Gardner Lewis' office is at the top of the grand stairway, and offices of other Lewis Publishing Company executives are around the perimeter. A portion of Ralph Chesley Ott's mural is just visible above the chandelier. The ornamental plaster work was done by St. Louisian James White.
	Sculptor William Bailey designed sixteen statues of young ladies holding bouquets of flowers for the fifth floor banquet room of the Woman's Magazine Building. Lights inside the bouquets provided soft illumination around the perimeter of the room. In this photograph construction materials still fill the room, and one statue is in the process of being installed. The unidentified workman may be William Bailey.
	Sculptor William Bailey created sixteen statues like this one, a young lady holding a bouquet of flowers, for the fifth floor banquet room of the Woman's Magazine Building. Lights inside their bouquets provided soft illumination around the perimeter of the room.
	Sculptor William Bailey created sixteen statues like this one, a young lady holding a bouquet of flowers, for the fifth floor banquet room of the Woman's Magazine Building. Lights inside their bouquets provided soft illumination around the perimeter of the room.
	The Commercial Commission of Japan visited University City and the Lewis Publishing Company on November 11, 1909, although the date on the photograph is November 18, 1909, apparently an error on the part of the darkroom staff. The group gathered on the front steps of the Woman's Magazine Building included (front row, left to right) Toshio Matsumari, Nedzu Kaichiro, Edward Gardner Lewis, James E. Smith, Baron Shibusawa, David R. Francis and Nathan Frank. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 13, 1909.
	While members of the Commercial Commission of Japan visited University City and the Lewis Publishing Company, their wives were entertained by Mabel Lewis and some of her friends. The group gathered on the front steps of the Woman's Magazine Building included, Baroness Kandu, Madam Horikoshi, Baroness Shibusawa and Miss Tawanashi, her companion, Mrs. Lon V. Stephens, Mrs. J. W. Lewis, Mrs. Edwin C. Madden and Mabel Lewis. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 13, 1909. It appeared again in "The Woman's National Weekly" on October 11, 1913.
	The Commercial Commission of Japan and prominent members of the St. Louis business community were guests of Edward Gardner Lewis on November 11, 1909. In this photograph, guests are leaving after inspecting the Lewis Publishing Company plants. It appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 13, 1909.
	This was the office of C. J. McCarthy, Assistant Advertising Manager for the Lewis Publishing Company on the second floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Mr. McCarthy is at the desk in the center. This photograph appeared in "The Papers of the People," a booklet promoting the Lewis Publishing Company, published in 1906.
	This was the office of A. P. Coakley, Advertising Manager for the Lewis Publishing Company on the second floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Mr. Coakley is at the large desk on the right. This photograph appeared in "The Papers of the People," a booklet promoting the Lewis Publishing Company, published in 1906.
	This was the office of Frank J. Cabot, Secretary and Editor for the Lewis Publishing Company, on the second floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. This office was where all the daily mail was opened. The calendar on the wall indicates that this photograph was taken in April 1904. This photograph appeared in "The Papers of the People," a booklet promoting the Lewis Publishing Company, published in 1906.
	This photograph shows the Composing Room for the Lewis Publishing Company in the Woman's Magazine Building. It appeared in "The Papers of the People," a booklet promoting the Lewis Publishing Company, published in 1906.
	This photograph shows the Art Department for the Lewis Publishing Company in the Woman's Magazine Building. It appeared in "The Papers of the People," a booklet promoting the Lewis Publishing Company, published in 1906.
	This photograph shows the club department of "The Woman's National Daily," which was housed on the main floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Employees are (left to right) Nina Ferguson, Gene Ellinger, (unidentified), Margaret Dielman and Hazel Davis.
	This undated photograph was taken outside the Woman's Magazine Building during a visit by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. It appeared in "The Siege of University City," by Sidney Morse, published in 1912.
	The officers and directors of the Missouri Lincoln Trust Company and their wives were guests of Edward Gardner Lewis for a tour of the Woman's Magazine Building in early 1904 while the building was still under construction. This photograph appeared in "The Siege of University City," by Sidney Morse, published in 1912.
	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. In this photograph, the roof of the southern portion of the building has been removed. Reportedly, the presses continued to roll during the entire remodeling, printing "The Woman's Magazine," and "The Woman's Farm Journal."
	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. In this photograph, 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."
	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. In this photograph, the roof of the southern portion of the building has been removed and the exterior walls are being rebuilt. Reportedly, the presses continued to roll during the entire remodeling, printing "The Woman's Magazine," and "The Woman's Farm Journal."
	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 first story exterior walls are being rebuilt.
	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.
	This photograph shows the American Woman's League membership department in the Woman's Magazine Building. Models for the chapter houses are on the counter at the right.
	This photograph shows the Linotype machines in the Composing Room of the Lewis Publishing Company in the Woman's Magazine Building. The photograph appeared in "The Papers of the People," a booklet promoting the Lewis Publishing Company, published in 1906.
	Edward Gardner Lewis founded the People's United States Bank in 1904 to provide banking by mail services to his magazine subscribers. This nickel and copper plated model of the planned bank building was offered for children to used in learning to save. When the People's United States Bank was closed and thrown into receivership, Lewis sold these little savings banks for $1.50 through his magazines, under headlines like "Lest We Forget.!"
	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.
	Lewis Publishing Company used both trucks and street cars to transport mail from the printing plant to the railroad station. Streetcar tracks ran from Delmar Boulevard on Oberlin (now Harvard Avenue) to the back of the Press Annex to facilitate loading.
	Lewis Publishing Company used streetcars to transport magazines printed in the Press Annex to the railroad station for delivery to the thousands of subscribers across the country. This photograph was taken near the Lewis Publishing Company headquarters at Delmar and Oberlin. The small sign nailed on the pole at the left points the way to Camp Lewis, the tent city built to house visitors to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
	The streetcar "Mabel," named for Edward Gardner Lewis' wife, was built by the St. Louis Car Company, and was on display at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. This may have been more of a promotion for the magazines and an opportunity for Lewis to keep the company name in front of the public visiting the Fair than for actual transportation. A leather bound log was printed for guests to sign. The streetcar was rarely seen after the Fair.
	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.
	The Lewis Publishing Company used a fleet of motorized trucks to deliver the newspapers and magazines to the railroad terminal. In this photograph, six of the trucks are lined up on the streets west and south of the Woman's National Daily Building. The horse drawn wagon in the center of the photograph is delivering large rolls of newsprint.
	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, most of the building has been reconstructed. Terra cotta decoration is in place around the windows and at the new second story roof line. The tower was used by McCormack-Combs-Brainard Construction Company, construction company for the concrete work for the project, to pour concrete on the second floor.
	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.
	The Lewis Publishing Company used a fleet of motorized trucks to deliver the newspapers and magazines to the railroad terminal. In this photograph, six of the trucks are lined up on the streets west and south of the Woman's National Daily Building. The horse drawn wagon in the center of the photograph is delivering large rolls of newsprint.
	The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, were built for the Lewis Publishing Company 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. In this photograph, remodeling has just begun and the conservatory has been removed.
	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 appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on October 5, 1910, as an illustration of just how much mail arrived each day in the American Woman's League Correspondence Department. The young ladies were responsible for opening and sorting the mail, and directing it to the proper person or department for response.
	This photograph was taken in one of the business offices of the Lewis Publishing Company. Stacks of cards on the tables suggest that this was either the Subscription Department or the Correspondence Department. The young ladies are all working on early Oliver typewriters.
	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 late 1908 by architects Eames and Young so that it more closely resembled the design of the Magazine Building. In this photograph, the exterior walls are being rebuilt. Reportedly, the presses continued to roll during the entire remodeling, printing "The Woman's Magazine," and "The Woman's Farm Journal."
	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 exterior walls are being rebuilt.
	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, McCormack-Combs-Brainard Construction Company, construction company for the concrete work for the project, is conducting a test of the concrete floor on the second story.
	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, about half the building has been reconstructed. Terra cotta decoration is in place around the windows and at the new second story roof line. The tower was used by McCormack-Combs-Brainard Construction Company, construction company for the concrete work for the project, to pour concrete on the second floor.
	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.
	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. A cropped version of this photograph appeared in Edward Gardner Lewis' 1906 promotional booklet, "Papers of the People."
	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.
	Acquisition of property for what would become Parkview began as early as 1901 by the Parkview Realty and Development Company. Beredith Realty Company was the developer, and the area was often referred to as the Beredith Tract. The Parkview plat was filed in 1905. This photograph was taken looking north from Washington University about 1908. The track and a train for the Chicago, Rock Island, Pacific Rail Road are in the foreground. Berlin Avenue (renamed Pershing Avenue) is the first street beyond the rail road tracks, then Waterman Avenue, both intersecting with Westgate Avenue. The back of the Park Hotel appears at left center, and buildings for the Delmar Race Track north of Delmar Boulevard are at right center. The two houses on the right are on Washington Avenue.
	Acquisition of property for what would become Parkview began as early as 1901 by the Parkview Realty and Development Company. Beredith Realty Company was the developer, and the area was often referred to as the Beredith Tract. The Parkview plat was filed in 1905. This photograph was taken looking south toward Washington University about 1906 or 1907. The angle of the photograph is misleading and Parkview actually covers the full width of the photograph. The Kirkwood-Ferguson Streetcar track ran north and south just west of Parkview.
	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.
	Acquisition of property for what would become Parkview began as early as 1901 by the Parkview Realty and Development Company. Beredith Realty Company was the developer, and the area was often referred to as the Beredith Tract. The Parkview plat was filed in 1905. In this photograph, taken in 1907, Westgate Avenue is in the foreground. The cluster of houses on the right is on Waterman Avenue. The cluster in the center is on McPherson. The building on the far left is an apartment building east of Skinker Road.
	Acquisition of property for what would become Parkview began as early as 1901 by the Parkview Realty and Development Company. Beredith Realty Company was the developer, and the area was often referred to as the Beredith Tract. The Parkview plat was filed in 1905. This photograph was taken looking southwest from Skinker Road. The houses are all in the 6200 block of Waterman Avenue. Washington University's campus and Brookings Hall are visible in the distance.
	Acquisition of property for what would become Parkview began as early as 1901 by the Parkview Realty and Development Company. Beredith Realty Company was the developer, and the area was often referred to as the Beredith Tract. The Parkview plat was filed in 1905. In this photograph taken looking east from the Park Hotel in 1906 two houses are under construction on Washington Avenue. In the foreground, west of Westgate Avenue, is the Parkview nursery where trees and plants were raised for use throughout the subdivision.
	Acquisition of property for what would become Parkview began as early as 1901 by the Parkview Realty and Development Company. Beredith Realty Company was the developer, and the area was often referred to as the Beredith Tract. The Parkview plat was filed in 1905. This photograph was taken looking east from the Park Hotel in late 1907 or early 1908. Westgate Avenue is in the foreground. Washington Avenue is on the left and Westminster Avenue is on the right. Several houses have been completed on both streets.
	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.
	Acquisition of property for what would become Parkview began as early as 1901 by the Parkview Realty and Development Company. Beredith Realty Company was the developer, and the area was often referred to as the Beredith Tract. The Parkview plat was filed in 1905. This photograph is part of a three-photo panorama taken from Washington University. The Chicago, Rock Island, Pacific Rail Road tracks and a train are in the foreground, paralleling Berlin Avenue (renamed Pershing Avenue). Diagonally on the right is Skinker Road. Most of the houses that appear in this photograph are east of Skinker Road. Only a few on the left are in Parkview.
	Acquisition of property for what would become Parkview began as early as 1901 by the Parkview Realty and Development Company. Beredith Realty Company was the developer, and the area was often referred to as the Beredith Tract. The Parkview plat was filed in 1905. This photograph was taken in the spring of 1907, and the first group of houses in the 6200 block of Waterman had been built. The street in the foreground is Berlin Avenue (renamed Pershing Avenue). The Woman's Magazine Building is just visible between the first and second houses on the left.
	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 photograph of Edward Gardner Lewis was taken in his office in the Woman's Magazine Building about 1904. His office was the most elegant in the building, featuring quarter sawn oak wainscoting and guilt trim, etched glass in the hall doors and transoms, and Ralph Chesley Ott's ceiling mural. Interior doors in all first and second floor offices enabled the occupants to move from one office to the next without going out into the main hall, although in this photograph the door has been covered by a bookcase.
	The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, were built for the Lewis Publishing Company 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 a second story was added at that time to provide more work space for Lewis' growing publishing business. This photograph, taken on November 27, 1909, shows the west side of the building after remodeling was complete. The street in the foreground is Harvard Avenue (now Trinity Avenue).
	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.
	Acquisition of property for what would become Parkview began as early as 1901 by the Parkview Realty and Development Company. Beredith Realty Company was the developer, and the area was often referred to as the Beredith Tract. This photograph was taken about 1907, looking northwest across the west end of Parkview toward Delmar. Edward Gardner Lewis' monumental Woman's Magazine Building and Woman's National Daily Building are visible in the distance, and the Park Hotel is on the right. Berlin Avenue (renamed Pershing Avenue) and Waterman Avenue intersect Westgate Avenue. The Chicago, Rock Island, Pacific Rail Road track and a train are in the foreground.
	Acquisition of property for what would become Parkview began as early as 1901 by the Parkview Realty and Development Company. Beredith Realty Company was the developer, and the area was often referred to as the Beredith Tract. This photograph was taken looking northeast across the Chicago, Rock Island Pacific railroad tracks south of Parkview. Berlin Avenue (renamed Pershing Avenue) parallels the tracks. The nearest houses are in the 6200 block of Waterman Avenue. The largest single house on the left is on McPherson Avenue.
	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 photograph was taken from an upper story of the Woman's Magazine Building about 1904, looking northeast. The tracks for the Creve Coeur streetcar run from the center to the lower right. The houses on the right are north of Olive Street Road, and part of the oldest neighborhood in what would become University City in 1906.
	This photograph was taken looking east from the roof of the Jackson Johnson house at 7000 Delmar Boulevard in 1906. The street in the foreground is Pennsylvania Avenue (renamed Big Bend Boulevard). The house across Pennsylvania Avenue at 6980 Delmar was the home of Frank and Maie Cabot, both associates of Edward Gardner Lewis in the Lewis Publishing Company. On the left is the Woman's Magazine Building. At right center is the Woman's National Daily Building, still under construction. Farther right is the Park Hotel, with white awnings over the windows.
	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.
	This is the model made about 1910 of the University City Plaza, showing the buildings projected by Edward Gardner Lewis. This was his conception of the central group for the "City Beautiful" as the capitol of the American Woman's Republic. Five of the buildings had already been constructed: The Art Academy of the People's University City (far right), the octagonal Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex (center), the Egyptian style Woman's National Daily Building (far left), and University City's first City Hall (left center). The Lion Gates had also been constructed. Other buildings planned were a public school (lower left) and five additional buildings for the People's University. A building modeled after the Taj Mahal was intended to be the head chapter house for the American Woman's Republic, and the building resembling the Parthenon was to be the headquarters for the People's Savings Trust Company. He also envisioned two churches as part of the Plaza. The Woman's Magazine Building is now University City's City Hall, and this model is on display in the lobby.
	This sketch of the University City Plaza as envisioned by Edward Gardner Lewis may have been drawn by Lewis Publishing Company artist George Blake. It shows the Woman's Magazine Building and the conservatory of the Press Annex on the right. The Egyptian building that was planned for the People's United States Bank is on the left, although the building as it was constructed had less exterior decoration, the obelisks were never added and there was no streetcar entry beneath the building. By the time this building was constructed, the bank had been closed, and it became the Woman's National Daily Building. The Lion Gates were constructed farther west. This was probably drawn about 1905.
	Edward Gardner Lewis was always happy to show off his new publishing headquarters to interested groups. This unidentified group posed on the steps to the Woman's Magazine Building for this photograph.
	A cropped version of this photograph appeared in "The Siege of University City" by Sidney Morse with the caption "Lewis Publishing Company incoming mail of May 24, 1904, said to contain 26,000 subscriptions to the Woman's Magazine." Lewis claimed to have more than 1,500,000 subscribers.
	This photograph was taken on the second floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Although the department was not identified, Lewis Publishing Company officers and executive departments were located on the second floor. Interior doors in all second floor offices enabled employees to move from office to office without going out into the main hall. These doors also helped to provide air circulation in these otherwise confined spaces.
	This photograph shows employees wrapping and packing what may have been a premium promotion for the Woman's Magazine or for the American Woman's League. The items were small trays with cream pitchers and sugar bowls. Work space was always tight, and these employees are working in the fifth floor banquet room of the Woman's Magazine Building.
	This photograph was taken in the banquet room on the fifth floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Office space was at a premium and over the years many different departments used this room as work space. The department using the room in this photograph is not identified.
	This photograph was taken in the banquet room on the fifth floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Office space was at a premium and over the years many different departments used this room as work space. The department using the room in this photograph is not identified.
	This photograph shows the Composing Room for the Lewis Publishing Company in the Woman's Magazine Building. A similar photograph appeared in "The Papers of the People," a booklet promoting the Lewis Publishing Company, published in 1906.
	This photograph shows the Art Department for the Lewis Publishing Company in the Woman's Magazine Building. A similar photograph appeared in "The Papers of the People," a booklet promoting the Lewis Publishing Company, published in 1906
	A cropped version of this photograph appeared in "The Siege of University City" by Sidney Morse, with the caption "Single daily incoming mail of the Lewis enterprises during a busy season." The Correspondence Department was responsible for opening all the mail and routing it to the appropriate department for response or action.
	This photograph of workers in an unidentified department of the Lewis Publishing Company was taken on the second floor of the Woman's Magazine. Documents on the desk are certificates of some sort, so this may have been a department where investments in the many Lewis enterprises were handled.
	Edward Gardner Lewis and the Lewis Publishing Company were under Post Office Department investigation several times for his use of second class mailing privileges for his magazines. Investigators combed through Lewis' records and subscription lists many times. This photograph was taken on the fifth floor of the Woman's Magazine Building during one of the investigations. Behind the clerks is the building's bird cage elevator. The spiral staircase leads to the dome of the building and Lewis' famed searchlight.
	A cropped version of this photograph appeared in "The Siege of University City" by Sidney Morse, with the caption "Average daily incoming mail of the Lewis enterprises of about 5,000 letters." The Correspondence Department was responsible for opening all the mail and routing it to the appropriate department for response or action. Interior doors in all second floor offices enabled employees to move from office to office without going out into the main hall. These doors also helped to provide air circulation in these otherwise confined spaces.
	The Correspondence Department for the Lewis Publishing Company and the American Woman's League was responsible for opening the mail and routing it to the appropriate department for response. These employees are working with League and publishing company mail in an office on the main floor of the Woman's Magazine Building.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis announced the opening of the People's United States Bank, subscribers of "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal" sent money for him to deposit. And they sent it wrapped in every conceivable way, including wrapped in newspapers and tied with suspenders. This photograph appeared in several publications, including "The Siege of University City" by Sidney Morse, published in 1912.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis announced the opening of the People's United States Bank, subscribers of "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal" sent money for him to deposit. This photograph was intended to demonstrate just how many deposits and letters to Lewis were sent by express company.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis announced the opening of the People's United States Bank, subscribers of "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal" sent money for him to deposit. This photograph was intended to demonstrate just how many deposits and letters to Lewis were sent by express company.
	This photograph shows the offices of the People's United States Bank which were on the 5th floor of the Woman's Magazine Building until a separate building could be constructed. The Bank was closed by the State of Missouri in 1905, before a new building could be completed. This same photograph was also used in promotional material for the People's Savings Trust Company, Edward Gardner Lewis' second banking venture, which he founded in 1908. The offices of the People Savings Trust Company were also on the 5th floor of the Woman's Magazine Building.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis decided it was time for Lewis Publishing Company to publish a newspaper, he ordered the world's largest printing press from the Goss Printing Press Company. In this photograph taken in the fall of 1906, the printing press is being assembled in the Woman's National Daily Building. This photograph appeared in a promotional magazine called "The American Woman's League and University City," published in February 1908.
	This photograph was taken looking east about 1907 from a large field west of Trinity Avenue. The Woman's Magazine Building is on the left. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the right. Utility poles and power lines are running along Delmar Boulevard.
	This photograph shows both the Woman's Magazine Building on the left, and the Woman's National Daily Building on the right. Both buildings were designed by architect Herbert C. Chivers. The Woman's National Daily Building was constructed of poured concrete faced with white marble. In this photograph, the Woman's National Daily Building is nearing full height, but another tier of concrete forms is in place around the top of the building. Some of the buildings for Delmar Garden Amusement Park are just visible at left center.
	This photograph was taken on the second floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Although the department was not identified, Lewis Publishing Company officers and executive departments were located on the second floor. Space was at a premium and often several employees worked together in many of the offices.
	This photograph was taken in the banquet room on the fifth floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Office space was at a premium and over the years many different departments used this room as work space. The department using the room in this photograph is not identified.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis built the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company, he also built a printing plant to house the presses and other equipment used in the production of "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal." This photograph shows the interior of the building during construction. The building was 100 feet wide by 275 feet long.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis built the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company, he also built a printing plant to house the presses and other equipment used in the production of "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal." This photograph, which appeared in an undated Lewis Publishing Company brochure, shows the interior of the building during construction. The building was 100 feet wide by 275 feet long.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis built the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company, he also built a printing plant to house the presses and other equipment used in the production of "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal." This photograph was taken from the balcony, and shows the Miehle flatbed printing presses lined up down the west side of the plant. The large rolls of newsprint in the center of the plant were used with the Kidder rotary printing presses on the opposite side of the building.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis built the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company, he also built a printing plant to house the presses and other equipment used in the production of "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal." This photograph shows the Miehle flatbed printing presses lined up down the left and the Kidder rotary printing presses on the right. The large rolls of newsprint in the center of the plant were used with the Kidder rotary printing presses.
	For the new printing plant, Edward Gardner Lewis ordered specially built flatbed presses from the Miehle Printing Press and Manufacturing Company for the Lewis Publishing Company. Each press had the capacity to print 33,500 complete 32-page magazines per hour. In this photograph, a team of workers has already assembled several of the presses and are working on another one.
	For the new printing plant, Edward Gardner Lewis ordered specially built flatbed presses from the Miehle Printing Press and Manufacturing Company for the Lewis Publishing Company. Each press had the capacity to print 33,500 complete 32-page magazines per hour. In this photograph, several presses have been assembled.
	For the new printing plant, Edward Gardner Lewis ordered new equipment to handle all phases of production for "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal." The machine in this photograph may be one of the Dexter folding machines.
	For the new printing plant, Edward Gardner Lewis ordered new equipment to handle all phases of production for "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal." The function of the piece of equipment in this photograph is unknown, but the name cast into the frame says "Sheridan's New York."
	For the new printing plant, Edward Gardner Lewis ordered new equipment to handle all phases of production for "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal," including these flatbed Miehle printing presses. These presses, built especially for the Lewis Publishing Company, each had the capacity to produce 3,500 complete 32 page issues of "The Woman's Magazine" per hour. This photograph appeared in "Papers of the People," a booklet produce by Lewis Publishing Company about 1906.
	For the new printing plant, Edward Gardner Lewis ordered new equipment to handle all phases of production for "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal," including this Kidder rotary printing press. In this photograph, the press is being assembled under the supervision of the unidentified gentleman at the left.
	For the new printing plant, Edward Gardner Lewis ordered new equipment to handle all phases of production for "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal," including this Kidder rotary printing press and the battery of Dexter folding machines. In this photograph assembly of the equipment appears to be complete, although paper has not been loaded into the Kidder press.
	When the Press Annex of the Woman's Magazine building was remodeled and a second story added in 1908, Edward Gardner Lewis also added new printing equipment. One of the major additions was this Goss four-color printing press which cost $10,000. This press could print, paste and fold 10,000 four-color copies of "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal" per hour. A similar photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" in June, 1909 as part of a series called "Views of the Lewis Publishing Co.'s Great Plants in University City."
	This photograph was taken on February 10, 1904 in the Press Annex of the Woman's Magazine Building. The women appear to be filling mail bags, and this may be an early photograph of the department responsible for wrapping and mailing "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal."
	This photograph shows the huge volume of daily outgoing mail for the Lewis Publishing Company. The mailing department was responsible for preparing the mail and delivering it to the Post Office.
	This photograph shows the huge volume of daily outgoing mail for the Lewis Publishing Company. The mailing department was responsible for preparing the mail and delivering it to the Post Office.
	When the Woman's Magazine Building Press Annex was remodeled in 1908, a second floor was added, providing much needed office and work space for the Lewis Publishing Company. This office was not identified, but may have been a correspondence or subscription department for the magazines.
	When the Woman's Magazine Building Press Annex was remodeled in 1908, a second floor was added, providing much needed office and work space for the Lewis Publishing Company. This was the composing room for the magazines. Transoms around the room provided ventilation.
	Before the Press Annex was remodeled in 1908, the Electrotyping Department occupied an area on a mezzanine over the printing plant at the south end of the building. This photograph first appeared in "Papers of the People," a promotional booklet for the Lewis Publishing Company published about 1906. It also appeared in "The Siege of University City" by Sidney Morse, published in 1912.
	Even before the interior of the new printing plant was complete, printing equipment was being installed. In this photograph the south end of the building was still under construction. The stairs that led from the conservatory have not been completed, nor has the observation balcony. But the frames of what would probably be the Miehle flatbed presses are already being assembled.
	For the new printing plant, Edward Gardner Lewis ordered new equipment to handle all phases of production for "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal," including these flatbed Miehle printing presses. These presses, built especially for the Lewis Publishing Company, each had the capacity to produce 3,500 complete 32 page issues of "The Woman's Magazine" per hour.
	For the new printing plant, Edward Gardner Lewis ordered new equipment to handle all phases of production for "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal." This photograph shows the bank of Kidder rotary printing presses built especially for Lewis Publishing Company.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis built the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company, he also built a printing plant to house the presses and other equipment used in the production of "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal." This photograph was taken from the balcony, and shows the Kidder rotary printing presses lined up down the side of the plant. Mabel Lewis, Edward Gardner Lewis' wife, is seated on the first press on the right at the lower edge of the photograph.
	For the new printing plant, Edward Gardner Lewis ordered new equipment to handle all phases of production for "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal." This photograph shows the bank of seven Dexter folding machines which could fold, paste and bind about 200,000 copies of the magazines each day . This photograph is dated February 4, 1904, and it appeared in "The Siege of University City," by Sidney Morse which was published in 1912.
	When the Press Annex of the Woman's Magazine building was remodeled and a second story added in 1908, Edward Gardner Lewis also added new printing equipment. One of the major additions was this Goss four-color printing press which cost $10,000. This press could print, paste and fold 10,000 four-color copies of "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal" per hour.
	This photograph shows the huge volume of daily outgoing mail for the Lewis Publishing Company. The mailing department was responsible for preparing the mail. This photograph appeared in "The Siege of University City" by Sidney Morse, published in 1912, with the caption, "Average daily outgoing mail sacked for transmission to the St. Louis Post office."
	This photograph shows the huge volume of daily outgoing mail for the Lewis Publishing Company. The mailing department was responsible for preparing the mail and delivering it to the Post Office. The young worker leaning against the mail bags may have been positioned there for this photograph to provide a reference to the height and width of the enormous pile of mail bags.
	Edward Gardner Lewis was an inventor, and one of the things he hoped to perfect was a bottle stopper made from paper trimmings from his printing plants. For several years his Development and Investment Company worked in a building in St. Louis City. In 1909, Lewis hired architects Helfensteller, Hirsch and Watson, to design a new building to be built in University City. It was built on 2.5 acres north of the Art Academy, next to the Creve Coeur Streetcar tracks (now Kingsland and Vernon Avenues). The new building cost $57,000. In this photograph, taken on August 26, 1909, the exterior walls are complete
	Edward Gardner Lewis was an inventor, and one of the things he hoped to perfect was a bottle stopper made from paper trimmings from his printing plants. For several years his Development and Investment Company worked in a building in St. Louis City. In 1909, Lewis hired architects Helfensteller, Hirsch and Watson, to design a new building to be built in University City. It was built on 2.5 acres north of the Art Academy, next to the Creve Coeur Streetcar tracks (now Kingsland and Vernon Avenues). In this photograph, taken on November 26, 1909, the exterior of the building appears to be complete, although there are still construction materials on the ground.
	Edward Gardner Lewis was an inventor, and one of the things he hoped to perfect was a bottle stopper made from paper trimmings from his printing plants. For several years his Development and Investment Company worked in a building in St. Louis City. In 1909, Lewis hired architects Helfensteller, Hirsch and Watson, to design a new building to be built in University City. It was built on 2.5 acres north of the Art Academy, next to the Creve Coeur Streetcar tracks (now Kingsland and Vernon Avenues). In this photograph, taken at the northwest corner of the building on November 26, 1909, the exterior of the building appears to be complete, although there are still construction materials on the ground.
	Edward Gardner Lewis was an inventor, and one of the things he hoped to perfect was a bottle stopper made from paper trimmings from his printing plants. For several years his Development and Investment Company worked in a building in St. Louis City. In 1909, Lewis hired architects Helfensteller, Hirsch and Watson, to design a new building to be built in University City. It was built on 2.5 acres north of the Art Academy, next to the Creve Coeur Streetcar tracks (now Kingsland and Vernon Avenues). In this photograph, taken at the northeast corner of the building on November 26, 1909, the exterior of the building appears to be complete, although no landscaping has been done.
	In 1909, Lewis hired architects Helfensteller, Hirsch and Watson, to design a new building for his U. . Fibre Stopper Company to be built in University City. It was built on 2.5 acres north of the Art Academy, next to the Creve Coeur Streetcar tracks (now Kingsland and Vernon Avenues). This photograph, of the interior taken in late 1909 shows the administrative office space. The building was hardly used and was sold at auction in 1912.
	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.
	Edward Gardner Lewis was an inventor, and one of the things he hoped to perfect was a bottle stopper made from paper trimmings from his printing plants. For several years his Development and Investment Company worked in a building in St. Louis City. In 1909, Lewis hired architects Helfensteller, Hirsch and Watson, to design a new building to be built in University City. It was built on 2.5 acres north of the Art Academy, next to the Creve Coeur Streetcar tracks (now Kingsland and Vernon Avenues). The new building cost $57,000. In this photograph, the walls are complete halfway up the first story.
	The dedication ceremony for the Woman's National Daily Building and the new Goss printing press was held on November 10, 1906. David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and former president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was the guest of honor and gave the dedication address. In this photograph, Governor Francis is standing at the top of the press next to Edward Gardner Lewis who is partially hidden. Seated to the left of Governor Francis are the Rev. William H. Lewis and Catherine E. Lewis, Edward Gardner Lewis' parents. The Rev. Mr. Lewis gave the blessing. Mrs. Lewis was invited to press the button to start the great press which had been built especially to print "The Woman's National Daily." The press, named "The Lewis," could produce 5,000 completed newspapers per minute. A similar photograph and an article about the dedication appeared in "The Woman's Magazine" in December 1906.
	The dedication ceremony for the Woman's National Daily Building and the new Goss printing press was held on November 10, 1906. David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and former president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was the guest of honor and gave the dedication address. In this photograph, Governor Francis is standing at the top of the press. Seated to the left of Governor Francis are the Rev. William H. Lewis and Catherine E. Lewis, Edward Gardner Lewis' parents. The Rev. Mr. Lewis gave the blessing. Mrs. Lewis was invited to press the button to start the great press which had been built especially to print "The Woman's National Daily." The press, named "The Lewis," could produce 5,000 completed newspapers per minute. A similar photograph and an article about the dedication appeared in "The Woman's Magazine" in December 1906.
	The Goss printing press built especially for the Lewis Publishing Company to produce "The Woman's National Daily" cost $10,000 and was reported to be the largest and fastest press in the world. The press could print and fold 5,000 complete newspapers per minute. It stood 28 feet high and held 36 rolls of newsprint which weighed 1,500 pounds each. This photograph appeared the "The Woman's National Daily" on June 7, 1909, as part of a series called "Views of the Lewis Publishing Co.'s Great Plants in University City." It also appeared in "The Siege of University City" by Sidney Morse, published in 1912.
	The Goss printing press built especially for the Lewis Publishing Company to produce "The Woman's National Daily" cost $10,000 and was reported to be the largest and fastest press in the world. The press could print and fold 5,000 complete newspapers per minute. It stood 28 feet high and held 36 rolls of newsprint which weighed 1,500 pounds each. The sign on the top of the press reads "THE LEWIS" THE LARGEST PRINTING PRESS IN THE WORLD MANUFACTURED BY THE GOSS PRINTING PRESS CO. CHICAGO ILL. LEWIS PUBLISHING CO. This photograph taken from the balcony over the great hall and press room provides a view of the murals created by artist Ralph Chesley Ott who designed the interior of the building. It was reported that he went to Egypt to study the great temples in order to create the Egyptian theme.
	The mailing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located in the great hall and press room next to the printing press. Employees labeled the newspapers as they came off the press, and loaded them into mailbags. This photograph was probably taken in late 1906 or early 1907, and shows the interior of the Woman's National Daily Building still under construction. The columns and walls have not yet been painted in the Egyptian motif that would be one of its major attractions later.
	The mailing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located in the great hall and press room next to the Goss printing press which could print and fold 5,000 complete newspapers per minute. Employees labeled the newspapers as they came off the press, and loaded them into mailbags. The room was flooded with light from the enormous skylight which was almost the length of the building. The walls and columns were decorated in a striking Egyptian motif. The one decorative element that is out of place is the traditional wall clock at the far end of the room.
	The printing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located in the great hall and press room. The Goss printing press could print and fold 5,000 papers per minute. This apparatus at the end of printing press carried the completed papers from the end of the press down to conveyor belts on the press room floor. This photograph was probably taken in 1907, before the columns and walls in the press room had been painted in the striking Egyptian motif that would become a main attraction later.
	The composing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located at one end of the great hall and press room of the Woman's National Daily Building. This photograph was probably taken in late 1906 or early 1907. Construction scaffolding is still in place on the right, and the columns and walls have not been painted in the Egyptian motif that would be a major attraction later.
	On September 7, 1909, members of the National Federation of Post office Clerks who were attending their annual convention in St. Louis visited University City. They were guests of the Lewis Publishing Company and toured the printing plants. Part of the group posed for this photograph on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building.
	On September 7, 1909, members of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks who were attending their annual convention in St. Louis visited University City. They toured the Lewis Publishing Company plants and were guests for luncheon which was served in the great hall and press room of the Woman's National Daily building. The enormous Goss printing press is on the left, and the composing department for "The Woman's National Daily" is at the far end of the room.
	In August 1909, some of the delegates to the International Typographical Union Convention in St. Joseph, Missouri stopped in St. Louis to visit the plants of the Lewis Publishing Company. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's National Daily building and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on August 10, 1909. Edward Gardner Lewis is at the right in front.
	This group of unidentified visitors on the steps of the Woman's National Daily building are wearing ribbons that say "St. Joseph Wants You, 1909." They may be delegates to the International Typographical Union Convention that was meeting in St. Joseph, Missouri in August 1909. Delegates had stopped in St. Louis to visit the Lewis Publishing Company plants.
	Edward Gardner Lewis and the Lewis Publishing Company frequently hosted tours and events in the University City buildings. This reception being held in the Woman's National Daily building was not identified. It could be difficult to take photographs in this building. One of the main sources of light was the huge skylight so in late afternoons or on cloudy days, the longer time required to capture the photograph often resulted in blurry subjects.
	The Goss printing press built especially for the Lewis Publishing Company to produce "The Woman's National Daily" cost $10,000 and was reported to be the largest and fastest press in the world. The press could print and fold 5,000 complete newspapers per minute. It stood 28 feet high and held 36 rolls of newsprint which weighed 1,500 pounds each. This photograph shows some of the newsprint rolls in place in the paper magazine, and another roll being loaded by the traveling crane which was used to lift each roll from storage on the lower level and transport it to its place on the press. The building had no windows, but was lighted from above by the massive skylight.
	The Goss printing press built especially for the Lewis Publishing Company to produce "The Woman's National Daily" was reported to be the largest and fastest press in the world. The press could print and fold 5,000 complete newspapers per minute. It stood 28 feet high and held 36 rolls of newsprint which weighed 1,500 pounds each. This photograph shows a roll of newsprint being transported by the traveling crane which was used to lift each roll from storage on the lower level and load it into its place in the paper magazine on the press. One of the murals by artist Ralph Chesley Ott is visible behind the crane, along with the detail of the top of one of the columns. Ott reportedly went to Egypt to study the great temples before he designed the interior of the Woman's National Daily Building.
	The composing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located at one end of the great hall and press room of the Woman's National Daily Building. Four of the department's linotype machines are on the right. This photograph was probably taken in late 1906 or early 1907. Construction scaffolding is still in place on the right, and the columns and walls have not been painted in the Egyptian motif that would be a major attraction later.
	The composing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located at one end of the great hall and press room of the Woman's National Daily Building. Some of the department's linotype machines are at the rear. Operators using these machines cast the type. The lines of type were made up into pages in "forms" and sent to the stereotype room on the lower level of the building. This photograph was probably taken about 1908. The columns and walls have been painted in the striking Egyptian motif that was a major attraction in the building.
	The press room of the Woman's National Daily building was 200 feet long, 85 feet wide and 36 feet high. It was designed by artist Ralph Chesley Ott in the striking Egyptian motif that was one of the building's major attractions. The major source of light for the room was the skylight. In this photograph, fabric draping covers the underside of the skylight, possibly to filter the light or to keep the building cooler during the summer months. The enormous Goss printing press is on the left. This press was reported to be the largest press in the world, and could produce 5,000 completed copies of "The Woman's National Daily" per minute.
	This photograph of Edward Gardner Lewis at his desk in the President's Office in the Woman's National Daily Building was signed by him, "Yours, EG Lewis." This room was located on the upper level of the front pylon. The room was decorated by artist Ralph Chesley Ott in the same striking Egyptian motif as the rest of the building. This room was a very difficult one to photograph. It was lighted from above by a large stained glass skylight which caused photographs to be either under exposed at the bottom or over exposed at the top. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Weekly" on December 23, 1911, along with Lewis' Christmas message to his readers.
	The President's Office in the Woman's National Daily Building also served as the Directors' Room and the office for the managing editor of "The Woman's National Daily," George W. Stearns. Mr. Stearns is at the table facing forward. This room was on the upper level of the front pylon, and was decorated by artist Ralph Chesley Ott in the same striking Egyptian motif as the rest of the building. This motif was even carried through to the large stained glass skylight above the table. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1909 as part of a series called "Views of the Lewis Publishing Co.'s Great Plants in University City."
	The stereotyping department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located on the lower level of the Woman's National Daily Building. "Forms" prepared in the composing department were sent down to the stereotyping department where the metal cylinders for the presses were made. A Goss stereotype machine is on the left. It was reported that the process took ten minutes to finish and for the cylinders to be locked in place on the press.
	The stereotyping department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located on the lower level of the Woman's National Daily Building. "Forms" prepared in the composing department were sent down to the stereotyping department where the metal cylinders for the presses were made. In this photograph, department employees are working with the Goss stereotype machine. It was reported that the process took ten minutes to finish and for the cylinders to be locked in place on the press. This photograph appeared in "The American Woman's League and University City," a promotional magazine published by the Lewis Publishing Company in February 1908.
	On May 10, 1910, the St. Louis Lumbermen's Club and their wives visited University City, and toured the Lewis Publishing Company printing plants and the Art Academy of the People's University. Edward Gardner Lewis entertained the group for lunch in the dining room at Delmar Garden Amusement Park.
	Elliot W. Major, Missouri Attorney General in 1912, visited University City. Major was a candidate for governor of Missouri, and he gave a speech at University City City Hall on October 7, 1912. He was elected governor and served from 1913 until 1917. In this photograph, Mabel Lewis is on the left, Edward Gardner Lewis is on the left in the center with Attorney General Major, and Claudia Hazen White, Secretary of the Interior for the American Woman's Republic is on the right.
	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."
	Captain John Berry won this trophy for piloting the gas balloon "University City." The inscription reads "Trophy of the Aero Klub of America, 1st National Balloon Race, Won by John Berry, Pilot, 'University City,' Indianapolis, Ind., June 5, 1909."
	Ferguson School opened in 1868 as District 33 of the County School system. It was built on land donated by David Ferguson, president of the Mechanics Bank in St. Louis, and a landowner in the area. It was located on the Olive Street Road, west of Grueninger's Seven Mile House, near where Pennsylvania Avenue is today. When University City organized its own school district in 1911, Ferguson School became part of the University City school system. This photograph shows part of a very muddy and rutted Olive Street Road, and plank walkways along the road and around the school.
	Until University City established its own public school system in 1911, Ferguson School was one of two County schools that served the area. In this photograph, the students of Ferguson School are gathered on the steps in front of the Woman's Magazine Building for some special event, perhaps year end exercises. The two lion sculptures flanking the entrance have always had a special attraction for children, and the two young men sitting on the lions here are obviously enjoying the view.
	In early 1910, Louise Thomas, principal of Lenox Hall, a private school for girls in St. Louis, announced that the school would be moving to a new building to be constructed in University City. Teachers and students gathered in the rain on March 2, 1910 for the ground breaking ceremony. In this photograph which appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on March 3, 1910, the group posed on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building with their school pennants. Edward Gardner Lewis is in the front row on the right.
	On May 17, 1910, members of the Junior and Senior classes at Lenox Hall and their principal, Louise Thomas, were guests of Mabel Gertrude Lewis for a tour of University City, luncheon and an afternoon at Delmar Garden Amusement Park. In this photograph which appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 18, 1910, Edward Gardner Lewis had joined the group for luncheon in the Delmar Pavilion. Lenox Hall was a private school for girls. Their new building in University City was scheduled to be ready in the fall of 1910.
	The mailing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located in the great hall and press room next to the printing press. This photograph was probably taken in late 1906 or early 1907, and shows the interior of the Woman's National Daily Building still under construction.
	The Epworth League built the Hotel Epworth to house visitors to the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. The Hotel reportedly had 500 rooms, assembly rooms for Sunday and weekday services, and a roof garden. Rooms rented for $1.00 and up per day. It was only three blocks from the Fair Grounds and near street car lines to connect guests with all parts of the City. It was just a few blocks away from the Woman's Magazine Building, Edward Gardner Lewis' new publishing headquarters. The Woman's Magazine Building is just visible on the left with scaffolding still in place on the southwest facade. After the World's Fair, the Hotel Epworth became a residential hotel and was renamed the Park Hotel.
	The Epworth League built the Hotel Epworth to house visitors to the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. After the World's Fair, it was renamed the Park Hotel, and became a popular residential hotel. This photograph shows the east facade of the building. The dense group of saplings in the foreground is actually the nursery for Parkview Subdivision, just to the east, where trees and bushes were grown to be transplanted to the park areas in Parkview. This photograph appeared in "The American Woman's League and University City," published in February 1908.
	Elliot W. Major, Missouri Attorney General visited University City in 1912. Major was a candidate for governor of Missouri, and he gave a speech at University City City Hall on October 7, 1912. He was elected and served as governor from 1913 until 1917. In this photograph, Major is addressing an early morning audience from the balcony of City Hall. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Weekly" on October 12, 1912.
	Elliot W. Major, Missouri Attorney General visited University City in 1912. Major was a candidate for governor of Missouri, and he gave a speech at University City City Hall on October 7, 1912. Later that fall, he was elected and served as governor from 1913 until 1917. In this photograph, Major is addressing an early morning audience from the balcony of City Hall. A similar photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Weekly" on October 12, 1912.
	Elliot W. Major, Missouri Attorney General visited University City on October 7, 1912. Major was a candidate for governor of Missouri. Later that fall, he was elected and served as governor from 1913 until 1917. In this photograph he is being welcomed by citizens of University City who had gathered to hear him speak at University City City Hall.
	The first, second and third grade students gathered in front of Ferguson School for this class photograph in 1907. Mr. John P. Ossenfort, school principal and seventh and eighth grade teacher is on the left. Miss Elizabeth Lannegan, teacher for these children, is on the right.
	The eighth grade graduating class of 1907 gathered in front of Ferguson School for this class photograph. Mr. John P. Ossenfort, school principal and seventh and eighth grade teacher is on the right. Until University City established its own school district in 1911, students wishing to go beyond the eighth grade level had to go to County School District high schools in other communities.
	This group of students from Lenox Hall posed for this photograph on the steps of the school on April 22, 1911. Four of the women are wearing dresses, while the others appear to be wearing suits and rather remarkable hats. The occasion was not identified.
	This photograph of children from All Saints' School was taken on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building and appeared in a publication named "The American Woman's League and University City," published in February 1908. All Saints' Church and School had been founded in 1901 at Maple and Irma Avenues north of Olive Boulevard. Father John S. Long was the pastor. The event they are celebrating may have been year end exercises for the school children. Most of the children are holding American flags. A gentleman at the left is holding a harp and another gentleman is holding a violin.
	This photograph of Delmar Garden Amusement Park was taken from the top of the Woman's Magazine Building about 1904. The Amusement Park opened around the turn of the century on Delmar Boulevard at the end of the Delmar Streetcar line, offering a variety of entertainment venues, rides and eating and drinking establishments. At the time University City was incorporated it had a somewhat unsavory reputation, but management followed the new ordinances, and the Amusement Park remained popular until it closed in the late teens. The Delmar Race Track was located just east of Delmar Garden, and the cupola on the Race Track stands is just visible over the trees. Tracks for the Creve Coeur Streetcar run across the center of the photo. The Lewis Publishing Company baseball team practiced on the ball field in the foreground.
	This photograph, dated September 28, 1909, appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on October 21, 1909 as part of a series titled "Views in University City." The caption read "Forsyth Boulevard, a part of the great belt boulevard being constructed to run entirely around University City, five miles in length. The buildings of Washington University are shown in the foreground." The planned completion of the five mile circle never took place. Today, Forsyth Boulevard begins at Skinker Road just east of the St. Louis City limit and runs west into Clayton.
	This two-and-a-half story Italian Renaissance Revival mansion was built about 1898 by Baron Barnes and his wife Eva Salisbury Barnes on former farmland on the south side of Bonhomme Road, now Delmar Boulevard. Barnes was a well-known St. Louis grain merchant. Sometime after Barnes' death in 1899, the mansion was sold to Jackson and Minnie Johnson. Its proximity to land purchased by Edward Gardner Lewis in 1902 for his new publishing headquarters may have influenced the design of the Woman's Magazine Building and his real estate development. Lewis included photographs of the mansion in many of his promotional materials. Johnson, president of Roberts Johnson Rand Shoe Company, was a strong supporter of University City's incorporation and became one of the first aldermen.
	One of the events at the American Woman's League Convention in June 1910 was the ascension of the gas balloon, the "University City." In this photograph taken by Eugene Taylor on June 11, 1910, pilot Captain John Berry was standing next to the basket, preparing for launch. Sandbags used to hold the balloon on the ground while it was being filled with gas are visible in the background.
	On June 19, 1910, Miss Julia Hoerner launched this gas balloon with Captain John Berry from an area that had been designated as the Missouri Aero Club Grounds, just west of the Woman's National Daily Building . This photograph was taken just as the balloon lifted off. Sandbags used for ballast, a drag rope, and an anchor are attached to the balloon basket. The Lion Gates are just visible on the left.
	On June 19, 1910, Miss Julia Hoerner launched this gas balloon with Captain John Berry from an area that had been designated as the Missouri Aero Club Grounds, just west of the Woman's National Daily Building . This photograph was taken as the balloon headed west over Delmar Boulevard. According to the newspaper story that appeared with this photograph in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 21, 1910, they took off just before a storm and ascended to 1,500 feet. They landed 10 miles west after a harrowing flight. The newspaper article reported that Miss Hoerner was the first St. Louis woman to pilot a gas balloon on a pleasure flight.
	In early 1910, Louise Thomas, principal of Lenox Hall, a private school for girls in St. Louis, announced that the school would be moving to a new building to be constructed in University City. Teachers and students gathered at Trinity and Washington Avenues in the rain on March 2, 1910 for the ground breaking ceremony. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on March 3, 1910.
	In early 1910, Louise Thomas, principal of Lenox Hall, a private school for girls in St. Louis, announced that the school would be moving to a new building to be constructed in University City. Teachers and students gathered at Trinity and Washington Avenues in the rain on March 2, 1910 for the ground breaking ceremony. In this photograph which appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on March 3, 1910, Margaret Warner of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Julia Collins of St. Louis, both Lenox Hall students, turned the first ceremonial shovels full of dirt.
	Lenox Hall's new building in University City was designed by Barnett, Haynes and Barnett. In this photograph taken of the north facade on Washington Avenue on April 27, 1910, construction is well under way. A large stack of bricks is piled in the street and the building is surrounded by other construction materials. Construction workers appear to have lined up on top of the building to pose for this photograph.
	Lenox Hall's new building in University City was designed by Barnett, Haynes and Barnett. In this photograph taken of the west facade on Trinity Avenue on April 27, 1910, construction is well under way. Large stacks of lumber are at the curb. Construction workers appear to have lined up on top of the building to pose for this photograph. The Woman's National Daily Building and the Woman's Magazine Building are visible in the distance.
	This photograph of Delmar Garden Amusement Park was taken from the top of the Woman's Magazine Building about 1904. The Amusement Park opened around the turn of the century on Delmar Boulevard at the end of the Delmar Streetcar line, offering a variety of entertainment venues, rides and eating and drinking establishments. At the time University City was incorporated it had a somewhat unsavory reputation, but management followed the new ordinances, and the Amusement Park remained popular until it closed in the late teens. The Delmar Race Track was located just east of Delmar Garden, and the cupola on the Race Track stands is just visible over the trees. Tracks for the Creve Coeur Streetcar run across the center of the photo. The Lewis Publishing Company baseball team used the ball field in the foreground.
	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.
	This photograph was taken looking northeast from the Creveling farm. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the right. The octagonal Woman's Magazine Building is in the center. The Italian Renaissance Revival mansion, stables and carriage house that belonged to Jackson Johnson are on the left. Johnson was one of University City's first aldermen. Washington Avenue curved south around the Johnson property, and Williams Avenue, running vertically across the center of the photograph, was south of Washington. Williams seems to have just been graded and curbs constructed, but it comes to a dead end in the middle of a field.
	This photograph was taken about 1910 from an upper story of the Jackson Johnson house on Delmar Boulevard. Delmar had been graded almost as far west as the University City city limit at Hanley Road, and curbs were in place probably just past the Johnson property. Vasser Avenue is on the left, and was the boundary for the Johnson property. The decorative gazebo in the foreground was just west of the main 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 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.
	The purpose of this gathering of gentlemen and automobiles in front of the Woman's National Daily Building is unknown. One automobile is identified as a Buick, and all have been decorated with American flags.
	Lewis Publishing Company used horse and mule drawn mail trucks to deliver the mail from the Press Annex to Merchant Express Company street cars for delivery to the railroad station in downtown St. Louis. This photograph appeared in the June 1904 issue of the "Woman's Magazine."
	This photograph was taken looking east toward the Woman's Magazine Building and toward the Italian Renaissance Revival mansion, stables and carriage house that belonged to Jackson Johnson. The house stood at the corner of Delmar Boulevard and Pennsylvania Avenue (now Big Bend Boulevard). Johnson was one of University City's first aldermen. Washington Avenue, which had just recently been laid out, curved south around the Johnson property.
	Edward Gardner Lewis enjoyed taking visitors on tours of the Lewis Publishing Company buildings. In this photograph a group of ladies posed with Mr. Lewis on the front steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. This photograph appeared in a publication named "The American Woman's League and University City," published in February 1908, and the group was identified only as "KOKOAL DELEGATES."
	On June 19, 1910, Miss Julia Hoerner launched this gas balloon with Captain John Berry from an area that had been designated as the Missouri Aero Club Grounds, just west of the Woman's National Daily Building . This photograph was taken just after the balloon lifted off. According to a newspaper story that appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 21, 1910, Miss Hoerner had flown with Captain Berry before but on this flight she became the first St. Louis woman to pilot a gas balloon on a pleasure flight.
	Ferguson School opened in 1868 as District 33 of the County School system. It was built on land donated by David Ferguson, president of the Mechanics Bank in St. Louis, and a landowner in the area. It was located on the Olive Street Road, west of Grueninger's Seven Mile House, near where Pennsylvania Avenue is today. When University City organized its own school district in 1911, Ferguson School became part of the University City school system.
	Until about 1910, much of Washington Avenue in University City was still dirt road. In this photograph, curbs and sidewalks have been constructed on the north and south sides of Washington, west of Pennsylvania (now Big Bend), and trees have been planted, but the street itself remains to be graded and paved. The Jackson Johnson mansion, carriage house and stable are on the left. Johnson was one of University City's first aldermen.
	This photograph was taken about 1910 from an upper story of the Jackson Johnson mansion on Delmar Boulevard. This is the southwest corner of the Johnson property and shows the octagonal carriage house and a corner of the roof of the stable. Washington Avenue is almost diagonally left to right across the center of the photograph. Vasser Avenue, the western boundary of the Johnson property, intersects Washington from the right, and Williams Avenue intersects farther west from the left. Washington Avenue dead ended at the boundary of the Creveling farm. The Creveling farm houses and barns are in the distance on the right, and other structures are at center left.
	This photograph was taken looking east on Delmar Boulevard about 1907. The Woman's Magazine Building and the Conservatory are on the left. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the right. Curbs and sidewalks have been constructed along Delmar, but the street itself has not yet been paved.
	The ladies in the Subscription Department of the Lewis Publishing Company were responsible for checking subscriptions. They received a penny a piece for each duplicate subscription card they found. A similar photograph of this same group of employees appeared in the June 1904 issue of the "Woman's Magazine."
	This photograph appeared in the June 1904 issue of the "Woman's Magazine," with the following caption: "Great Subscription Room where two million subscribers are looked after by 180 young ladies." These Lewis Publishing Company employees were responsible for maintaining the subscription records for the magazines. They received a penny a piece for each duplicate they found.
	This Mail Department of the Lewis Publishing Company was responsible for folding and mailing the daily outgoing correspondence. This photograph appeared in the June 1904 issue of the "Woman's Magazine."
	This photograph, taken from the top of the Woman's Magazine Building, shows the Lewis Publishing Company baseball field and the stands built for spectators. The company had both junior and senior teams for employees. Tracks for the Creve Coeur Streetcar run across the center of the photo behind the ball field fence. Delmar Garden Amusement Park is visible in the background. The Amusement Park opened around the turn of the century on Delmar Boulevard at the end of the Delmar Streetcar line, offering a variety of entertainment venues, rides and eating and drinking establishments. At the time University City was incorporated it had a somewhat unsavory reputation, but management followed the new ordinances, and the Amusement Park remained popular until it closed in the late teens.
	This photograph was taken looking northeast along the Chicago, Rock Island, Pacific Rail Road tracks which ran along the south side of University City. The grate in the foreground was intended to keep livestock from wandering onto the tracks, and is an indication of just how rural much of University City still was. The Jackson Johnson mansion is in the distance on the left. The octagonal Woman's Magazine Building and the Woman's National Daily Building are at left center.
	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.
	Edward Gardner Lewis enjoyed showing visitors through the Woman's Magazine Building and the Press Annex. The Seedmen of America and their families posed on the steps for this photograph. It appeared in "The Papers of the People," a promotional booklet published by the Lewis Publishing Company about 1906.
	This float represented the painting division of the People's University Art Academy in the American Woman's League Convention parade on June 11, 1910. It was built on an automobile, and represents the artist's palette. The women wearing turbans to represent colors in the palette may have been honor students in the painting division. The Magazine Building appears in the background. Note the photographer standing on the pediment of the building. This photograph appeared in the June 14, 1910 issue of "The Woman's National Daily."
	This photograph was taken on the front steps of the newly completed Woman's Magazine Building. The gentleman on the right is Howard Nichols, an associate of Edward Gardner Lewis in the "Winner," renamed "The Woman's Magazine." Nichols would later be a government informer against Lewis and the People's United States Bank and other of Lewis' ventures. Next to Nichols is Augustus P. Coakley, another associate who was advertising manager for the Lewis Publishing Company. The identity of the other two gentlemen is unknown.
	On March 14, 1911 this large group of women walked north on Overlin Avenue (later renamed Harvard Avenue) toward the Art Academy of the People's University, probably to attend some special event. The Art Academy building was designed by Eames and Young, and completed in late 1909. This building was the only one constructed of the six that Edward Gardner Lewis planned to build for the school.
	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 float represented the emblem of the American Woman's League, "Woman's Mission," which was a woman, seated, with two children standing next to her. This float carried models of George Julian Zolnay's lions, as well as models of Zolnay's sphinx. This photograph appears to have been taken after the American Woman's League Convention parade on June 11, 1910 since some of the decorations have come loose and the lower skirting seems to be stained.
	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. Construction began in the spring of 1909, and artists were in residence by winter, even though some construction work remained to be done. It was completed in late May of 1910. This photograph of the northeast corner of the building was probably taken in 1911.
	One June 19, 1910, Captain John Berry, pilot of the gas balloon "University City," launched his balloon from the Missouri Aeroclub grounds in University City with Miss Julia Hoerner as passenger and copilot. A large crown gathered to watch. The south Lion Gate is on the right. Some of the early houses built on Washington Avenue appear just beyond the balloon.
	Edward Gardner Lewis selected this piece of property on the south side of Delmar Boulevard across from the Woman's Magazine Building as the site for the new building for the People's United States Bank. When the Bank was thrown into receivership 1905, plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." The house on the upper left is facing Washington Avenue. The curved path in the dirt on the right was graded for Trinity Avenue.
	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.
	This photograph was taken about 1910 from an upper story of the Jackson Johnson house on Delmar Boulevard. This elegant stable was just southwest of the house, and adjacent to Washington Avenue which was the south boundry of the Johnson property. Property to the south in this photograph was mostly farmland. A cow and two chickens are wandering in the yard.
	When the Woman's Magazine Building Press Annex was remodeled in 1908, a second floor was added, providing much needed office and work space for the Lewis Publishing Company. A major portion of the second floor was occupied by the Subscription Department.
	Inclement weather during the Convention forced many of the sessions to be held inside in cramped quarters. This mass meeting on the final day of Convention was held in the theatre at Delmar Garden Amusement Park, just east of the Lewis Publishing Company headquarters. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910.
	In 1909, grading work began on Delmar Boulevard as Edward Gardner Lewis began promoting University Height subdivisions #4 and #5, 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. This photograph was taken looking west on Delmar, probably from close to the then city limit at Hanley. Fence rails at the top of the hill on the left were painted with advertising messages for the "Squirrel" Food Market and "Squirrel" Baked Beans and for The Union, a furniture store at 8th and Franklin in downtown St. Louis.

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