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	When Edward Gardner Lewis' People's United States Bank was closed in 1905, architect Herbert C. Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." This photograph, taken from the top floor of the Woman's Magazine Building across the street, shows more concrete forms in place around the top of the building, and what appear to be roof trusses on the ground in front of the building.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis' People's United States Bank was closed in 1905, architect Herbert C. Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." In this photograph, workmen are beginning installation of white Georgian marble which would cover the exterior, and the copper cornice is in place on the main part of the building. This photograph in an uncropped format appeared in the "Woman's Farm Journal" in September 1906.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis' People's United States Bank was closed in 1905, Herbert C. Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." In this photograph, workmen are building forms for concrete for the Woman's National Daily Building. The Woman's Magazine Building is across Delmar Boulevard.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis' People's United States Bank was closed in 1905, architect Herbert C. Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." In this photograph, workmen are building forms for concrete for the Woman's National Daily Building. A plank construction drive has been built leading to a construction entrance on the lower level.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis' People's United States Bank was closed in 1905, architect Herbert C. Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." In this photograph, workmen are building forms for concrete for the Woman's National Daily Building. Curbing is being installed along Trinity Avenue on the west side of the building.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis' People's United States Bank was closed in 1905, architect Herbert C. Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." In this photograph, much of the concrete for the building has been poured, though another set of concrete forms surround the top of the building. Curbs and sidewalks are being installed along Trinity Avenue, west of the building.
	When Edward Gardner Lewis' People's United States Bank was closed in 1905, architect Herbert C. Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." This photograph, taken from the top floor of the Woman's Magazine Building across the street, shows the plank-paved road leading to the construction entrance. What appear to be roof trusses are on the ground in front of the building. Curbs are being installed along Trinity Avenue, west of the building.
	The Woman's National Daily Building, designed by architect Herbert C. Chivers, was built by Edward Gardner Lewis for his newspaper venture. Artist Ralph Chesley Ott was reportedly sent to Egypt to gather ideas for interior design. In this photograph, the building is almost complete. Copper cornices are in place on the pylon and entry as well as the main building. Decorative moldings for the interior are on the ground in front.
	The Woman's National Daily Building, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was built by Edward Gardner Lewis for his newspaper venture. It was also known as the Egyptian Building. The exterior, finished in Georgian marble with copper cornices, was very stark.
	The Woman's National Daily Building, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was built by Edward Gardner Lewis for his newspaper venture. It was also known as the Egyptian Building. The exterior was finished in Georgian marble with copper cornices. In this photograph, the skylight almost the length of the building is visible on the roof. Trinity Avenue, on the west, ends in a field just south of Washington Avenue. Washington University's buildings are visible in the distance.
	The Woman's National Daily Building, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was also known as the Egyptian Building. The exterior was finished in Georgian marble with copper cornices. In this photograph, Trinity Avenue on the west has curbs and sidewalks, but the street itself has not been paved. A sales building for the University Heights subdivisions is on the corner. The sign on the lawn reads "Woman's National Daily visitors welcome" and the other sign reads "Keep off the grass."
	This photograph of the Woman's National Daily Building was taken about 1909. A billboard advertising West Portland Place is on the lot east of the building, although the angle makes it appear to be in front. West Portland Place was a new subdivision which was platted in August 1908. Delmar Boulevard runs in front of the building.
	This photograph of the west side of the Woman's National Daily Building was taken in February of 1907. In spite of Edward Gardner Lewis' magnificent buildings, the area was still quite rural. A cow is grazing in the field behind the building. The buildings of Washington University are visible in the distance.
	This photograph was taken on April 27, 1910, looking south on Trinity Avenue. Even though curbs and sidewalks have been installed, Trinity has still not been paved. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the left, and Lenox Hall is under construction just to the south. A nanny is pushing a baby carriage and a small child is riding a tricycle.
	The Woman's National Daily Building, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was also known as the Egyptian Building. The exterior was finished in Georgian marble with copper cornices. The lawn was terraced and no landscape plants were used, adding to the starkness of the building.
	The Woman's National Daily Building, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was also known as the Egyptian Building. The exterior was finished in Georgian marble with copper cornices. This photograph, taken in 1909 seems to be a very formal and dramatic portrait of the building. The stark lines of the building continue with the terraced lawn and the plain wide walkway. The individuals appear to be posed. The photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 5, 1909.
	This photograph shows both the Woman's Magazine Building on the left, and the Woman's National Daily Building on the right. Both buildings were designed by architect Herbert C. Chivers. The Woman's National Daily Building was constructed of poured concrete faced with white marble. In this photograph, the Woman's National Daily Building is nearing full height, but another tier of concrete forms is in place around the top of the building. Some of the buildings for Delmar Garden Amusement Park are just visible at left center.

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