Mallinckrodt Mansion Doorway - St. Louis, Missouri
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BruceS
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Doorway for a historic mansion in the Portland and Westmoreland Places Historic District in the Central West End area of St. Louis.
Waymark Code: WM5D29
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/20/2008
Views: 10
This elegant doorway graces the front of the Edward Mallinckrodt Mansion at 16 Westmoreland Place was built 1914 for Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. The mansion was designed by architect J.P. Jamieson. Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. was involved in the family business, Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, which was started by his father and two uncles. He headed the company starting in 1928 after the death of his father and continued in that role into the 1960's. The company was/is involved in pharmaceuticals and other chemical processing. During World War II and after the company was involved extensively in refinement of uranium ore for the U.S. Government.
Type of material of the door: Other
Functional door?: Yes
Location of this door/way: On private property
Is it accessable only by paid admission": No
Style: Gothic
Address or physical location:
16 Westmoreland Place
St. Louis, Missouri
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