Lewis Dozier Mansion - Portland and Westmoreland Places - St. Louis, Missouri
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BruceS
N 38° 38.724 W 090° 15.979
15S E 737911 N 4280973
Historic mansion in the Portland and Westmoreland Places Historic District in the Central West End area of St. Louis.
Waymark Code: WM5D4F
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/21/2008
Views: 3
The Lewis Dozier Mansion at 10 Westmoreland Place was begun in 1895 and completed 1899. The Neo-Classical styled house was designed by architect John L. Wees. The house was built for bakery owner Lewis Dozier. Lewis Dozier was the owner of Dozier Bakery in St. Louis, he was also president of Dozier-Weyl Cracker Company, the largest maker of soda crackers in the country. This company was purchased by the American Biscuit Company which in turn was purchased by the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco). Mr. Dozier became a large share holder and director of the National Biscuit Company. He became active is civic affairs and philanthropic efforts.
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:
10 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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