Gravois - Jefferson Streetcar Suburb Historic District


  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Historic District

Gravois-Jefferson Streetcar Suburb Historic District is comprised of working class neighborhoods made possible by the development of St Louis streetcar lines. The district is noteworthy for its consistent architectural development and retention historical elements; red brick buildings on limestone foundations, granite curbs and original brick paving in alleys and on many interior streets. Although the district is comprised of over 4000 building, the key components of the district are multi-family residential structures that are local adaptations of national folk house styles. - AsNotedIn


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1887/00/00

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Particulars for Gravois - Jefferson Streetcar Suburb Historic District:
Area of Significance Architecture
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Area of Significance Business
Area of Significance Community Planning and Development
Owner Federal
Historic Use Financial Institution
Sight Category Historic District
Criteria Historic Event
Architectural Style Italianate
Historic Use Multiple dwelling
Owner Private
Historic Use Professional
Historic Use Religious Property
Architectural Style Second Empire
Historic Use Secondary structure
Historic Use Single dwelling
Owner State



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration: 11th May 2005

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name: Gravois--Jefferson Streetcar Suburb Historic District
Registry Address: Grovois and S. Jefferson, S. Jefferson and S. Broadway, Meramac, S. Gran and Gravois
Registry Number: 05000115
Resource Type: District
Theme Group: South St. Louis Historic Working and Middle Class Streetcar Suburbs MPS
Owner: Private, Local, State, Federal
Architectural Style: Italianate, Second empire
Attribute: et al.
Area in Acres: 718
Contributing Buildings: 4635
Non-Contributing Buildings: 1678
Other Certification: Date received-pending nomination, Additional documentation, Additional documentation
Certification: Listed in the National Register
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: Local
Area of Significance: Architecture, Community Planning and Development
Applicable Criteria: Event, Architecture-Engineering
Criteria Consideration: Religious property
Significant Year: 1887
Historic Function: Domestic, Commerce, Trade
Historic Sub-Function: Single dwelling, Business, Secondary structure, Multiple dwelling, Professional, Financial institution
Current Function: Domestic, Commerce, Trade
Current Sub-Function: Single dwelling Multiple dwelling Secondary structure Business Professional Financial institution

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