City of St. Louis - Architecture and Neighborhoods

Architecture and Neighborhoods

Further information: Architecture of St. Louis, List of tallest buildings in St. Louis, Landmarks of St. Louis, and Neighborhoods of St. Louis

St. Louis possesses several significant examples of 19th century architecture, such as the early stone construction Emmanuel DeHodiamont House, the Greek Revival style Chatillon-DeMenil House in the Soulard neighborhood, the Victorian era Campbell House, and the Wainwright Building, an early Louis Sullivan skyscraper. The city is divided into 79 government-designated neighborhoods. The neighborhood divisions have no legal standing, although some neighborhood associations administer grants or hold veto power over historic-district development.

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