Ste. Genevieve Museum - Ste. Genevieve Historic District - Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
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BruceS
N 37° 58.765 W 090° 02.792
15S E 759407 N 4207647
Quick Description: History museum built to commemorate Ste Genevieve's bicentennial in 1935.
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 7/14/2008 5:21:39 PM
Waymark Code: WM46ET
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Long Description:
"Ste. Genevieve Museum. 310 Merchant Street. 1935. Property
type: public building. This stone, Norman Revival style public
building with central arched entry contains artifacts and documents
concerning the history of Ste. Genevieve. The double main entry
doors are recessed in a north facing gabled bay. Its arch is
flanked by Tuscan columns that support a projecting band inscribed
with "Museum." When the museum is closed, iron gates protect the
main entry. Another door is centered in the west end wall. This
door is sheltered by a gable hood and is flanked by paired 12-light
windows. Fenestration of the north facade consists of sets of
15-light windows flanked by 12-light windows and topped by
six-light transoms. These windows are symmetrically arrayed to
either side of the entrance. The cornice is marked by exaggerated
stone dentils, and the roof is sheathed in cement-asbestos
shingles. [C]" ~ Historic
District National Register Nomination Form