George R. Taylor Mausoleum - Bellefontaine Cemetery - St. Louis, Missouri
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N 38° 41.681 W 090° 13.738
15S E 740997 N 4286541
Mausoleum for successful businessman and railroad executive in Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM5K7T
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/17/2009
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This is the mausoleum for the George R. Taylor family. George R. Taylor, a lawyer by training, from Alexandria, Virginia, came to St. Louis in 1841. When he came to St. Louis he built the first "sky scraper" in the city, the six story Barnum Hotel. He became involved in many business enterprises in the growing St. Louis. Beginning in 1860 he served as president of the Pacific Railroad. Taylor's wife was granddaughter of Auguste Chouteau, the co-founder of St. Louis.
The red granite mausoleum was designed by St. Louis architect George I. Barnett, who designed over 2,500 buildings in Missouri.
Visiting Hours/Restrictions:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - 365 days a year
Address:
Bellefontaine Cemetery
4947 W. Florissant Ave.
St. Louis, Missouri
Website: [Web Link]
History: Not listed
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