Westlake Tomb - Bellefontaine Cemetery - St. Louis, Missouri
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BruceS
N 38° 41.341 W 090° 13.597
15S E 741220 N 4285918
Tomb constructed for successful construction business owner in Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM5PMD
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/30/2009
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This unique tomb was built for James Louis Westlake (1871-1944) and his wife, Nellie Bell Westlake (1872-1951). The tomb has open access to the sarcophagus. Mr. Westlake founded the Westlake Construction Company, General Contractors in 1897, which was a major construction firm in the St. Louis area.
History:
"Granite. Art Deco/Egyptian Revival.
Sole example at Bellefontaine of an
open tomb sarcophagus. The temple
design structure has a stepped
foundation and heavy embellished
frieze supported by fluted squared
columns. Corner columns are
massive and flared with palm leaf
detailing. " ~ NRHP
Visiting Hours/Restrictions:
8am to 5pm
Professional tours also available
Address:
Bellefontaine Cemetery
4947 W. Florissant Ave.
St. Louis, Missouri
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Post a minimum of at least one picture, Gps not required. Explain experience of visit.