Lindenwood Park, St. Louis
Encyclopedia
Lindenwood Park is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri
. The Lindenwood Neighborhood is defined by Arsenal Street and I-44 to the north, Watson and Chippewa Street to the south, Hampton Avenue on the east and the city limits to the west. Lindenwood is conveniently located to downtown
, Clayton
, Forest Park and its attractions, The Hill
with its Italian restaurants, and the Ted Drewes
Frozen Custard
stand on Chippewa, in St. Louis Hills
.
housing stock that exemplifies the quality craftsmanship
for which St. Louis is renowned. The neighborhood is primarily composed of architecturally interesting brick and stone housing built from the 1930s to the 1950s. Some new construction is evident but is limited because there is a lack of open, undeveloped land suitable for new new housing construction.
The neighborhood housing inventory is primarily single family with some interspersed multi-family. The stability of the neighborhood is a reflection of the solid construction, attractive housing stock and Lindenwood neighbors who take pride in their property, are committed to its upkeep and are dedicated to keeping the neighborhood strong.
During the last year (6/01 to 5/02), the median home sales price is $175,000, average price is $137,000. Median sales prices are up substantially from the survey year before. Lindenwood continues to be an attractive, high-demand area in which to live, as shown by its robust housing market.
restaurant poll. It has an established regional reputation and following. The world-famous Ted Drewes
Frozen Custard stand is claimed by another St. Louis neighborhood, St. Louis Hills, but is located on the opposite side of Chippewa, one of the borders.
in 1798. During the first half of the nineteenth century, this broad area was subdivided into various large tracts. Development began in earnest during the first half of the twentieth century.
During the 1920s and 1930s, rapid development occurred in the area. Between Hampton and Watson, north of Pernod to Marquette, Southwest Park was opened in 1924, Watson Terrace was platted in 1924, followed by Rohndale on Bancroft Avenue in 1926, and Ivanhoe Park in 1927. East of Watson, between Pernod and Chippewa, Somerset Park was platted in 1926, as was the Watson-Chippewa Subdivision in 1928, Wenzlick Park in 1929, and Milton Terrace in 1937. Most major new housing development was completed by 1950, with spot in-fill development occurring after that time. The most recent major development was the subdivision of Lindenwood Heights in 1963.
The names of the Lindenwood streets memorialize prominent citizens and landowners at the time of development. Among the landholders commemorated by street names are James McCausland, James V. Prather, Joseph Weil, Adele Tholozan, Wesley Watson, and James Fyler. Subdivider's names include Bradley, Smiley and Scanlan.
Two nationally prominent Americans of the 1880s who are commemorated are General Winfield Scott Hancock
, a Union
general in the American Civil War
and presidential nominee in 1880, and Chester A. Arthur
, the Republican vice-president who succeeded to the presidency after the assassination
of James A. Garfield in 1881. Both Hancock and Arthur died in 1886, shortly before the opening of the Harlem Place subdivision.
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
. The Lindenwood Neighborhood is defined by Arsenal Street and I-44 to the north, Watson and Chippewa Street to the south, Hampton Avenue on the east and the city limits to the west. Lindenwood is conveniently located to downtown
Downtown St. Louis
Downtown St. Louis is the central business district of St. Louis, Missouri, the hub of tourism and entertainment, and the anchor of the St. Louis metropolitan area. The downtown is bounded by Cole Street to the north, the river front to the east, Chouteau Avenue to the south, and Jefferson Avenue...
, Clayton
Clayton, Missouri
Clayton is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis and the county seat of St. Louis County, Missouri. The population was 15,939 at the 2010 census. The city was organized in 1877 and is named after Ralph Clayton, who donated the land for the courthouse.-Geography:...
, Forest Park and its attractions, The Hill
The Hill, St. Louis
The Hill is a mostly Italian-American neighborhood within St. Louis, Missouri, located on high ground south of Forest Park. The official boundaries of the area are Manchester Avenue on the north, Columbia and Southwest Avenues on the south, South Kingshighway Boulevard on the east, and Hampton...
with its Italian restaurants, and the Ted Drewes
Ted Drewes
Ted Drewes is a frozen custard shop in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The original St. Louis shop on Natural Bridge Road operated from 1930 to 1958. The Chippewa Street is open much of the year, the South Grand Boulevard location is open in summer. The Chippewa location is open until around midnight...
Frozen Custard
Frozen custard
Frozen custard is a cold dessert similar to ice cream, made with eggs in addition to cream and sugar.In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration requires products marketed as frozen custard to contain at least 10 percent milkfat and 1.4 percent egg yolk solids. If it has fewer egg yolk...
stand on Chippewa, in St. Louis Hills
St. Louis Hills
St. Louis Hills is a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. The neighborhood, which is home to the Chippewa location of Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, is situated in the southwest of St. Louis. It is bounded by Chippewa Street to the northwest and north, Hampton Avenue to the east, Gravois Avenue to...
.
Characteristics
Lindenwood Park, like most South St. Louis neighborhoods, is well-maintained, composed of well-constructed brickBrick
A brick is a block of ceramic material used in masonry construction, usually laid using various kinds of mortar. It has been regarded as one of the longest lasting and strongest building materials used throughout history.-History:...
housing stock that exemplifies the quality craftsmanship
Master craftsman
A master craftsman or master tradesman was a member of a guild. In the European guild system, only masters were allowed to be members of the guild....
for which St. Louis is renowned. The neighborhood is primarily composed of architecturally interesting brick and stone housing built from the 1930s to the 1950s. Some new construction is evident but is limited because there is a lack of open, undeveloped land suitable for new new housing construction.
The neighborhood housing inventory is primarily single family with some interspersed multi-family. The stability of the neighborhood is a reflection of the solid construction, attractive housing stock and Lindenwood neighbors who take pride in their property, are committed to its upkeep and are dedicated to keeping the neighborhood strong.
Housing Snapshot
A July 2002, review of the Lindenwood Park Neighborhood housing stock shows the following characteristics:- Average housing age 53 years.
- 83% of housing stock is single-family detached, 5% is 2-unit building, 10% is 3-9 unit building, 2% other.
- 83% is owner occupied.
- Median housing value is $90,532.
- 17% of the housing stock is renter occupied..
- Median monthly rent is $438.
During the last year (6/01 to 5/02), the median home sales price is $175,000, average price is $137,000. Median sales prices are up substantially from the survey year before. Lindenwood continues to be an attractive, high-demand area in which to live, as shown by its robust housing market.
Commercial
Commercial establishments are located primarily along Hampton and Watson. Lindenwood has its share of fine restaurants. Most are Italian, which represent a spillover influence from the famous St. Louis Italian Hill neighborhood, closely located just to the northeast of Lindenwood. Trattoria Marcella, a restaurant at Watson and Pernod, was voted the second-best overall St. Louis restaurant in the 2000 Riverfront TimesRiverfront Times
The Riverfront Times is a weekly newspaper in St. Louis, Missouri that consists of local politics, music, arts and dining news in the print edition and daily updates to blogs and photo galleries on its website...
restaurant poll. It has an established regional reputation and following. The world-famous Ted Drewes
Ted Drewes
Ted Drewes is a frozen custard shop in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The original St. Louis shop on Natural Bridge Road operated from 1930 to 1958. The Chippewa Street is open much of the year, the South Grand Boulevard location is open in summer. The Chippewa location is open until around midnight...
Frozen Custard stand is claimed by another St. Louis neighborhood, St. Louis Hills, but is located on the opposite side of Chippewa, one of the borders.
History
The area originally consisted of parts of a vast Spanish land grant granted by Charles GratiotCharles Gratiot
Charles Gratiot, Jr. was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the son of Charles Gratiot, Sr., a fur trader in the Illinois country during the American Revolution, and Victoire Chouteau, who was from an important mercantile family. His father became a wealthy merchant during the early years of St....
in 1798. During the first half of the nineteenth century, this broad area was subdivided into various large tracts. Development began in earnest during the first half of the twentieth century.
During the 1920s and 1930s, rapid development occurred in the area. Between Hampton and Watson, north of Pernod to Marquette, Southwest Park was opened in 1924, Watson Terrace was platted in 1924, followed by Rohndale on Bancroft Avenue in 1926, and Ivanhoe Park in 1927. East of Watson, between Pernod and Chippewa, Somerset Park was platted in 1926, as was the Watson-Chippewa Subdivision in 1928, Wenzlick Park in 1929, and Milton Terrace in 1937. Most major new housing development was completed by 1950, with spot in-fill development occurring after that time. The most recent major development was the subdivision of Lindenwood Heights in 1963.
The names of the Lindenwood streets memorialize prominent citizens and landowners at the time of development. Among the landholders commemorated by street names are James McCausland, James V. Prather, Joseph Weil, Adele Tholozan, Wesley Watson, and James Fyler. Subdivider's names include Bradley, Smiley and Scanlan.
Two nationally prominent Americans of the 1880s who are commemorated are General Winfield Scott Hancock
Winfield Scott Hancock
Winfield Scott Hancock was a career U.S. Army officer and the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 1880. He served with distinction in the Army for four decades, including service in the Mexican-American War and as a Union general in the American Civil War...
, a Union
Union (American Civil War)
During the American Civil War, the Union was a name used to refer to the federal government of the United States, which was supported by the twenty free states and five border slave states. It was opposed by 11 southern slave states that had declared a secession to join together to form the...
general in the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
and presidential nominee in 1880, and Chester A. Arthur
Chester A. Arthur
Chester Alan Arthur was the 21st President of the United States . Becoming President after the assassination of President James A. Garfield, Arthur struggled to overcome suspicions of his beginnings as a politician from the New York City Republican machine, succeeding at that task by embracing...
, the Republican vice-president who succeeded to the presidency after the assassination
Assassination
To carry out an assassination is "to murder by a sudden and/or secret attack, often for political reasons." Alternatively, assassination may be defined as "the act of deliberately killing someone, especially a public figure, usually for hire or for political reasons."An assassination may be...
of James A. Garfield in 1881. Both Hancock and Arthur died in 1886, shortly before the opening of the Harlem Place subdivision.