Van Blarcom Mansion - Portland and Westmoreland Places - St. Louis, Missouri
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BruceS
N 38° 38.739 W 090° 15.908
15S E 738013 N 4281004
Historic mansion in the Portland and Westmoreland Places in the Central West End area of St. Louis.
Waymark Code: WM5DY7
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/25/2008
Views: 8
The Blarcom Mansion at 1 Westmoreland Place was built in 1894. The Neo-Classical styled mansion was designed by architect William Albert Swasey for banker Jacob Craig Van Blarcom. Mr Van Blarcom came to St. Louis and worked as a salesman for the Peterson, Hawthorn and Company, a wholesale house for saddlery, hardware and leather. He then secured a position a position in the Bank of Commerce, working his way up to President of the bank.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Portland and Westmoreland Places
Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]
Address:
1 Westmoreland Place
St. Louis, Missouri
How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)
Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link]
NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed
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