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Wainwright Building

Wainwright Building is a historic place in St. Louis (Independent City), St. Louis County, Missouri, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1968, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 68000054.

St. Louis (Independent City), St. Louis County, MissouriListed May 23, 1968NRIS #68000054★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Wainwright Building?

The Wainwright Building is a 10-story, 41 m (135 ft) terra cotta office building at 709 Chestnut Street in Downtown St. Louis, Missouri. The Wainwright Building is considered to be one of the first aesthetically fully expressed early skyscrapers. It was designed by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan and built between 1890 and 1891. It was named for local brewer, building contractor, and financier Ellis Wainwright.

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Listing details

Name
Wainwright Building
City
St. Louis (Independent City)
County
St. Louis County
State
Missouri
Listed on the National Register
May 23, 1968
NRIS reference number
68000054
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.62687, -90.19211
When was Wainwright Building listed on the National Register?

Wainwright Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1968.

Where is Wainwright Building located?

Wainwright Building is located in St. Louis (Independent City), St. Louis County, Missouri at approximately 38.62687, -90.19211. See the map above.

Is Wainwright Building a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Wainwright Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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