Ben J. Selkirk & Sons Building - St. Louis, Missouri
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BruceS
N 38° 38.651 W 090° 14.769
15S E 739670 N 4280890
Quick Description: Historic aution house building located in west St. Louis.
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 9/20/2006 8:46:26 PM
Waymark Code: WMR19
Views: 3
Long Description:"The Ben J. Selkirk & Sons Building began as an automobile
dealership but is mainly remembered as one of St. Louis's premier
auction houses, specializing in antiques and collectibles from the
finest homes in the city. Selkirk's functioned as an auction house
from 1937 until 1995. The primary two-story building was
constructed in 1919 and features an elaborate facade with a shaped
parapet, a terra cotta cornice and a pedimented terra cotta door
surround." ~ MoDNR news release
The building is now being converted to retail and residential
loft space.
Street address:
4160 and 4166 Olive Street
St. Louis, Missouri
County / Borough / Parish: St. Louis (Independent City)
Year listed: 2005
Historic significance: Event - Commerce
Period of significance: 1925-1974
Historic function: Trade/Commerce
Current function: Trade/Commerce, Domestic
Privately owned?: yes
[U.S.] National Register of Historic Places URL: [Web Link]
Website (secondary): [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
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