Alexander Cochran Mansion - Portland and Westmoreland Places - St. Louis, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 38.743 W 090° 15.958
15S E 737940 N 4281009
Historic mansion in the Portland and Westmoreland Places Historic District in the Central West End area of St. Louis.
Waymark Code: WM5DY0
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The Alexander Cochran Mansion at 7 Westmoreland Place was built in 1890. The Richardsonian Romanesque style mansion was designed by architect James Stewart for Alexander Cochran. Prior to Alexander Cochran moving to St. Louis, he had served in the 44th U.S. Congress as a Representative from Pennsylvania. After his arrival in St. Louis he continued his practice as an attorney. He became the general solicitor for the Missouri Pacific Railway Company.
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:
7 Westmoreland Place St. Louis, Missouri

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