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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tents were erected on the south lawn of the Art Academy to house events for the American Woman's League Convention held on June 9, 10 and 11, 1910. This photograph was taken from the roof of the Art Academy Building, looking south. The Woman's Magazine Building and the Press Annex are on the right. The Woman's National Daily Building is in the distance. The building that appears at the far end of the center walkway is on the south side of Delmar Boulevard, and is a restaurant and grocery store.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. This photograph, taken looking east from University Heights about 1907, shows the octagonal tower, the Press Annex and the Conservatory.
The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex, 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 drawing is an idealized nighttime view of Camp Lewis, probably drawn by Lewis Publishing Company artist George Blake. It was frequently used in promoting Camp Lewis. Camp Lewis was built on property in University Heights #1, and in this drawing the famous 80 inch search light on top of the Woman's Magazine Building is shown illuminating the Camp. Lights of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition appear in the distance. The layout of Camp Lewis appears reversed. The dining tent and other community facilities were actually on the north side, rather than on the south side as they appear here.
The Lewis Publishing Company used a fleet of 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 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.
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 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."
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).
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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 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 above photograph shows only part of the immense crowd that was in University City last Saturday," was the caption under this photograph when it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 18, 1910. The American Woman's League Convention gathered more than 1,000 delegates and visitors for three days to learn more about the League and hear about founder Edward Gardner Lewis' plans for the future. This photograph was taken on the lawn in front of the Woman's Magazine Building on the last day of the Convention.
The event for which these people gathered is not identified, but may have been one of the real estate sales for lots in University Heights Subdivision #1. The Woman's Magazine Building and the remodeled Press Annex are in the center and on the left. The north pylon of the famed Lion Gates is on the right.

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