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	This drawing of the Art Academy Building for the People's University was used in several Lewis publications. The artist, Henry E. Steinbruegge, was a Lewis Publishing Company employee. The building was designed by St. Louis architects Eames and Young who had just designed the pylons for the Lion Gates. Lewis' intent was to have all the school and public buildings decorated with work done by the honor students, and the top of the Art Academy, as indicated in this drawing, was to have included full sized sculptures. Only three designs were ever selected, and none were completed.
	Students at the People's University Art Academy designed the floats for the American Woman's League Convention parade. In this photograph, students, including honor student Christina Kiehl (behind the model, facing forward), are at work on the model for the float representing the sculpture division. This may have been a demonstration photograph, because three students are holding calipers and four are holding mallets and chisels. The float representing the League itself with models of George Julian Zolnay's lions and sphinxes is just visible on the left.
	The American Woman's League Convention parade was held on Delmar Boulevard on the plaza between the Woman's Magazine Building and the Woman's National Daily Building on June 11, 1910, the last day of Convention. It was originally scheduled to take place on June 10, but was postponed because of rain. Floats were created under the direction of George Julian Zolnay, director of the People's University Art Academy, and built by the students. The float representing the ceramics division is in the foreground and the float representing the sculpture division is on the left. The float representing the League itself is in front of the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building.
	This float represented the sculpture division of the People's University Art Academy in the American Woman's League Convention parade on June 11, 1910. This float was pulled by hand, probably by the three boys in front wearing smocks and berets. Honor student Olsen Stenwick is in front leaning on the model. Honor students Christina Kiehl and Nancy Coonsman are at the back, both holding calipers.
	The original design for the Woman's National Daily Building in 1905 showed wide walks and steps leading to four entrances. Each set of steps was to be flanked with sphinxes. When the building was completed neither these nor the tall obelisks were included. In 1910, an honor student working under George Julian Zolnay designed this sphinx as part of a plan for honor students to decorate the League's buildings. Sphinxes would line the walks of the Woman's National Daily Building as originally intended. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 3, 1910. By 1911, this use of the sphinxes became a fund raising plan and the model for the sphinx credited to George Julian Zolnay. Each member of the American Woman's League would contribute from 10 cents to $1 to a state fund. When sufficient funds were raised a sphinx with that state's name on it would be installed on the stairway. Small paper-weight sized models and larger book-end sized models were cast and offered for sale to members.
	This portrait of the men associated with Art Academy of the People's University was taken in early 1910. Taxile Doat (seated) renowned ceramic artist from Sevres, France, was head of the ceramics division. Samuel Robineau (left), husband of Adelaide Alsop Robineau, was assistant editor of "Palette and Bench" and a ceramics instructor at the school. Edward Gardner Lewis (center) was founder and president of the American Woman's League and founder of the People's University. He was responsible for bringing together the incredibly talented staff for the Art Academy. George Julian Zolnay (right) was director of the Art Academy and head of the sculpture division. He had recently completed the lion sculptures of University City's Lion Gates.
	George Julian Zolnay had just completed the lions for Edward Gardner Lewis' Lion Gates when he became director of the People's University's Art Academy and head of the sculpture division. In this photograph, he is in the studio with several of the sculpture honor students. Christian Kiehl is on the left at the high bench. Caroline Risque is on the left working on a piece of sculpture on a stool. Zolnay is seated at the desk just right of center. Nancy Coonsman is kneeling on the far right. The large pieces of sculpture in the room are Zolnay's work.
	This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on December 15, 1910, with another of Edward Gardner Lewis' promotion ideas called the League's Christmas Tree. Vases, statues and other items produced by the artists and honor students, and even Lewis himself, were valued as "units," wrapped and marked. Each "unit" was equal to $10 in subscriptions submitted to the American Woman's League. Items on the table include many of George Julian Zolnay's sculpture reproductions, and some of honor student Caroline Risque's sculptures of children.
	Sculptor William Bailey created this lion, one of four that would flank the main entries of the Woman's Magazine Building. Reportedly, each lion was carved from a single block of stone.
	Sculptor William Bailey created this lion, one of four that would flank the main entries of the Woman's Magazine Building. Reportedly, each lion was carved from a single block of stone.
	The eight arched windows on the fifth floor of the Woman's Magazine Building were graced with terra cotta cupids. In this photograph, this ornamental work is spread out in preparation for installation. The gentleman may be William Bailey who provided other sculpture pieces for the building.
	In 1903, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. This is one of two main entries to the building, known familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, and features Doric columns and massive rusticated limestone piers supporting a triangular pediment featuring a carved cartouche with crossed palm leaves. The stairs are flanked by William Bailey's lion sculptures.
	Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers in 1903 to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. This photograph was probably taken soon after the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, was completed. William Bailey's lion sculptures flank the entries, and his two-ton cupids perch above the arched fifth floor windows. The famous 80 inch General Electric searchlight that Lewis used to attract visitors from the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904, has been raised and is visible above the crown of the domed roof.
	Edward Gardner Lewis hired architect Herbert C. Chivers in 1903 to design the new headquarters for the Lewis Publishing Company. He designed the building using a mix of styles. This photograph was probably taken soon after the headquarters building, known more familiarly as the Woman's Magazine Building, was completed. William Bailey's lion sculptures flank the entries, and his two-ton cupids perch above the arched fifth floor windows. The famous 80 inch General Electric searchlight that Lewis used to attract visitors from the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904, has been raised and is visible above the crown of the domed roof.
	Edward Gardner Lewis posed for this photograph on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building, next to William Bailey's lion sculpture. The Art Academy Building is just visible on the right.
	In 1909, Edward Gardner Lewis hired architects Eames and Young to design entry gates for University Heights, and George Julian Zolnay to create sculptures for them. This photograph taken in early 1911 shows the Lion Gates, sometimes referred to by Lewis as "The Gates of Opportunity," on either side of Delmar Boulevard. By 1911, Delmar was a broad avenue extending almost to Hanley at the west limit of the City. Dr. Pickney French's house in University Heights #1 Subdivision is on the right.
	In 1909, Edward Gardner Lewis hired George Julian Zolnay to design sculptures for the entry gates to University Heights. Zolnay created a lion and a tiger, though the tiger is always referred to as a female lion. In this photograph, which Zolnay autographed, he posed with the model for the male lion. Objects and people in the background have been blocked out.
	In 1909, Edward Gardner Lewis hired George Julian Zolnay to design sculptures for the entry gates to University Heights. Zolnay created a lion and a tiger, although the tiger is always referred to as a female lion. In this photograph, Zolnay posed with the model for the male lion. The sculpture in the background is another piece by Zolnay.
	The reason for constructing this model of the main stairway for the Woman's Magazine Building is unknown. The building was designed by Herbert C. Chivers, the sculptures were created by William Bailey, and the stair railing was built by Winslow of Chicago. Who was responsible for the overall interior design is unknown.
	This photograph of the lobby of the Woman's Magazine Building was taken during construction. The magnificent stair railing built by Winslow of Chicago has been installed, but William Bailey's sculptures of the maidens are not yet in place and the mosaic tile floor has not been laid. Offices around the perimeter were designed to house the People's United States Bank.
	Sculptor William Bailey designed the two maiden statues for the stairway in the main lobby of the Woman's Magazine Building. In this photograph, probably taken in Bailey's studio, one statue is anchored with wires to unseen supports.
	Sculptor William Bailey designed sixteen statues of young ladies holding bouquets of flowers for the fifth floor banquet room of the Woman's Magazine Building. Lights inside the bouquets provided soft illumination around the perimeter of the room. In this photograph construction materials still fill the room, and one statue is in the process of being installed. The unidentified workman may be William Bailey.
	Sculptor William Bailey created sixteen statues like this one, a young lady holding a bouquet of flowers, for the fifth floor banquet room of the Woman's Magazine Building. Lights inside their bouquets provided soft illumination around the perimeter of the room.
	Sculptor William Bailey created sixteen statues like this one, a young lady holding a bouquet of flowers, for the fifth floor banquet room of the Woman's Magazine Building. Lights inside their bouquets provided soft illumination around the perimeter of the room.
	Until University City established its own public school system in 1911, Ferguson School was one of two County schools that served the area. In this photograph, the students of Ferguson School are gathered on the steps in front of the Woman's Magazine Building for some special event, perhaps year end exercises. The two lion sculptures flanking the entrance have always had a special attraction for children, and the two young men sitting on the lions here are obviously enjoying the view.

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