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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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. 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).
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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."
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 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 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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.

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