Humboldt Gate - Bellefontaine Cemetery - St. Louis, MO
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YoSam.
N 38° 41.738 W 090° 13.575
15S E 741230 N 4286653
This gate was the main entrance to this historic, large cemetery during the early 20th century.
Waymark Code: WM177V8
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/31/2022
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County of gate: St. Louis Independent City
Location of gate: N. Broadway & Humboldt Ave., St. Louis
Built: 1931
Architect: R.J. Lockwood
Style: Self Portrait Bust
"G. Humboldt Gate
Built: 1931
Architect: R. J. Lockwood
Contractor: Robert Wright &
Son
Status: Contributing
"Humboldt Gate was constructed in 1931 and designed by R.J. Lockwood. The structure is located at the central/east end of the cemetery facing Broadway. The iron fence and gate are embellished with geometric detailing consisting of circles and Christian (flared) crosses formed by stylized flowers. Six limestone piers support the gate with smaller piers (two on either side) supporting the fence. Two larger piers (supporting the gate) flank the drive leading into the
cemetery. All of the piers have pointed caps and buttresses." ~ NRHP Nomination Form