George R. Taylor Mausoleum Stained Glass Windows - St. Louis, Missouri - Stained Glass Windows on Waymarking.com

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.

Type of building where window is located: Other Address: Bellefontaine Cemetery 4947 West Florissant Avenue St. Louis, Missouri United States 63115 Days of Operation: 365 days a year Hours of Operation: From: 8:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Admission Charge: Not Listed

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