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| The first delegates and members to arrive in University City for the American Woman's League Convention stopped on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building while this photograph was taken. They were from all parts of the United States. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 8, 1910. |
| Chapter Presidents (left to right) Mrs. Amelia D. Ball of the Montague Chapter in Massachusetts, Mrs. Nada Ingraham of the McKinley Chapter in Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. Mabel Bryant of the Mountain Gem Chapter in Clarkston, Washington and Mrs. Otis Turner of the La Fresneda Chapter in Fresno, California all arrived in University City on June 9, 1910 for the American Woman's League Convention. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910. |
| This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910 with a photo caption that read "Some belated members arriving at League headquarters." It was probably taken on June 10, 1910, the first day of Convention, and the ladies on the right appear to be carrying luggage and may just be arriving from the train station. The Woman's Magazine Building served as League headquarters. The building on the right is the Press Annex where "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal" were printed. |
| The Edwardsville, Illinois Chapter of the American Woman's League was the first chapter to receive a chapter house. They qualified for this Class II arts and crafts style chapter house which was dedicated on July 20, 1909. It was built for them by the League on a lot purchased by the Chapter. The League provided a set of mission style furniture and carpets. The League also provided the phonograph which appears in the foreground. The League maintained a Lending Library of phonograph records which circulated among the chapters in cases like the one below the phonograph. Above the fireplace is a plaque of the League emblem, "Woman's Mission," designed by sculptor George Julian Zolnay. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 24, 1909. |
| Miss Gustave Reynard, age 16, of Houston, Texas earned her trip to the American Woman's League Convention in University City by getting ten new members to join. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building on June 9, 1910. Miss Reynard is wearing her League pin and holding a copy of the program for the Convention. A cropped version of this photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910. |
| Mrs. Catherine A. Waite, president of the American Woman's League Chapter in Peck, Idaho attended the Convention and was photographed on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building on June 9, 1910. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 9, 1910, along with her interview about the League's work in Idaho. |
| Employees of the Lewis Publishing Company and the American Woman's League formed the reception committee at St. Louis Union Station, welcoming delegates, members and friends arriving for the Convention. This photograph was taken in front of the League's information bureau, and it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910. |
| William Barr's Dry Goods Store located on Olive, 6th, Locust and 7th Streets in downtown St. Louis joined other retailers in welcoming American Woman's League delegates, members and friends attending the Convention in June, 1910. This photograph was taken on June 11, 1910, and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| Famous Department Store at 5th and Washington in downtown St. Louis, joined other retailers in welcoming American Woman's League delegates, members and friends attending the Convention in June 1910. This photograph was taken on June 11, 1910, and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| Mrs. W. R. Parsons, president of the American Woman's League Winslow Thayer Parsons Chapter in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband, Mr. W. R. Parsons, and her daughter, Miss Meriwyn Thayer Parsons attended the Convention in University City and were photographed on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. Mr. Parsons donated the lot for their chapter house. The date on the photograph is June 11, 1910, but it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910. |
| The delegates to the first annual American Woman's League Convention in University City gathered on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building on June 10, 1910 for this official photograph. Edward Gardner Lewis, President of the League, and his wife Mabel Lewis are standing in the front. A cropped version of this photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| American Woman's League delegates and members who arrived early for the Convention to be held June 9, 10 and 11, 1910, joined a group of doctors' wives whose husbands were attending a medical convention for a visit to the Woman's National Daily Building. In the background is the Woman's Magazine Building, and further back on the right is the Art Academy Building. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910. |
| American Woman's League delegates and members who arrived early for the Convention to be held June 9, 10 and 11, 1910, joined a group of doctors' wives whose husbands were attending a medical convention, for a tour of University City and the Lewis Publishing Company. This photograph was taken in front of the Woman's Magazine Building on June 7, 1910 appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 9, 1910. |
| A special ceremony for pouring concrete for the Art Academy Building, the first building for the People's University and the American Woman's League, was held on April 12, 1909. Mabel Lewis is in the center, throwing the first shovel of concrete. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing on the far left. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 17, 1909. The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex are on the right. The Woman's National Daily Building is behind the group, on the left. |
| These Lewis Publishing Company employees stepped forward for provide accommodations for delegates in their homes or homes of friends when the American Woman's League Convention planners discovered that few hotel rooms were available because of a doctors' convention meeting in St. Louis at the same time. These same employees served as the reception committee for arriving members and delegates at Union Station. This photograph was taken on June 4, 1910 and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 7, 1910. |
| The Committee on Organization for the American Woman's League met on June 10, 1910 during the Convention. Members included Mrs. Pearl Spaulding, University City, Missouri, chairman; Mrs. Margaret V. Conn, Seattle, Washington; Miss Marion Gerls, Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Lulu Paden Mosier, Minneapolis, Minnesota; M. Alice Delow, Biloxi, Mississippi; Abigail L. Morgan, Waverly, New York; Mrs. W. H. Whitehill, Avon, Montana; Mrs. Nellie M. Allen, Omaha, Nebraska; Miss Clara Syphus, Fort Thomas, Nevada; Mrs. Cory Albrittain, Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Lancaster, Belleville, Illinois; Jennie Van Allen, Los Angeles, California; Mrs. I. W. Jones, Clinton, Iowa; Mrs. Catherine A. Waite, Peck, Idaho; Mrs. W. C. DeGrey, New Orleans, Louisiana; Mrs. Hester E. Porch, Baltimore, Maryland; Mrs. Ida McNamara, Presque Isle, Maine; Clara C. Austin, Boston, Massachusetts; Mrs. F. G. Livesay, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910. |
| The American Woman's League Convention Committee on Credentials met at the Woman's Magazine Building during the Convention. Members included Miss Eliza Hannagan, chairman; Miss Alive Hanly, Miss J. A. Whitbeck and Mrs. Mildred McFadden, at large; Miss Clara Hooker, Lebanon, Missouri; Mrs. M. E. Pauncy, Mobile, Alabama; Mrs. June Longley Walters, Duncan, Arizona; Mrs. Nathan B. Williams, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Mrs. J. Stalford, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Miss Clara L. Allyn, Waterbury, Connecticut; Miss A. May Welch, Wilmington, Delaware; Mrs. Joan Bowen, Fitchburg, Massachusetts; Mrs. Emma L. Newton, Washington D. C.; Mrs. Jessie McPherson, St. Petersburg, Florida; Mrs. Flora Fuhs, Mount Vernon, Indiana; Mrs. F. W. Boyd, Phillipsburg, Kansas; Mrs. A. W. Lilly, Corydon, Kentucky; Mrs. Sarah White, Barre, Vermont; Miss Ida M. Watts, Lynchburg, Virginia. This photograph was taken on June 11, 1910, and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" the same day. |
| American Woman's League members from Ohio gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph, probably on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. |
| P. F. Poorbaugh and John Baxter of Rock Island, Texas, earned their trips to the American Woman's League Convention by securing at least ten new members each. Both men were tireless workers for the League in the state of Texas, and responsible for the establishment of several chapters. They posed for this photograph on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. The date on this photograph is June 11, 1910, but it appeared along with an interview with the gentlemen in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10,1910. |
| Planners originally scheduled tours of St. Louis in open cars for delegates, members and friends attending the American Woman's League Convention in June 1910, but inclement weather forced a change in plans and special streetcar tours were arranged instead. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910. |
| Mrs. Pearl Spaulding, head of field organization work for the American Woman's League addressed League members packed into the 5th floor meeting room of the Woman's Magazine Building during the Convention. Inclement weather during the Convention forced many of the sessions to be held inside in cramped quarters. This photo appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910. |
| The south lawn in front of the Art Academy was set up with lighting and tents for events at the American Woman's League Convention held June 9, 10 and 11, 1910. This photograph was taken from Delmar Boulevard, looking north. A cropped version appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 26, 1910. |
| This stage was set up for the Friday night festival at the American Woman's League Convention. The scenic railway at the Delmar Garden Amusement Park which was just across the road appears behind the stage. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910. |
| Scruggs, Vandervoort and Barney Dry Goods Company in downtown St. Louis joined other retailers in welcoming American Woman's League delegates, members and friends attending the Convention in June 1910. This photograph was taken on June 11, 1910, and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| Stix, Baer and Fuller Dry Goods Company, known more familiarly as the Grand Leader, located at 6th and Washington in downtown St. Louis, joined other retailers in welcoming American Woman's League delegates, members and friends attending the Convention in June 1910. This photograph was taken on June 11, 1910, and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| The American Woman's League Convention Committee on Platform and Purposes met in the Woman's Magazine Building on June 10, 1910. Members included Dr. Mabel E. Anthony, San Francisco, California, chairman; Maude A. Fielder, Silver City, New Mexico; Mrs. H. T. Collins, Ashville, North Carolina; Laura Rickert, Brazil, North Dakota; Sarah J. Clark, Hamilton, Ohio; Mrs. Cora D. Hammett, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Mrs. Jean Elsner, Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Lottie M. Brown, Providence, Rhode Island; Mary Ellen Bowman, Orangeburg, South Carolina; Mrs. Ora Welch, St. George, Georgia; Mrs. Ida V. McIlvanie, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Effie H. Dodge, Glen Falls, New York; Mrs. Alice R. Adams, Franklin, New Hampshire; Miss Mary C. Haines, Atlantic City, New Jersey; Mrs. Mary J. Barnes, Sturgis, South Dakota; Mrs. Emelia B. Cope, Chattanooga, Tennessee; Mrs. Lamar McMordie, Calvert, Texas; Mrs. Ora M. Wells, Morgantown, West Virginia; Mrs. O. Louise Donnell, Rawlins, Wyoming. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910. |
| 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. |
| 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. In this photograph, the Woman's Magazine Building is on the right, and the Lion Gates, with George Julian Zolnay's magnificent lions, are on the left. The billboard on the left is promoting University Height subdivision. Several houses in University Heights are visible just beyond the Lion Gates. |
| This float represented the emblem of the American Woman's League, "Woman's Mission," which was a woman, seated, with two children standing next to her. This float was pulled by horses and carried models of George Julian Zolnay's lions, one on either side of the driver. A group of women wearing Grecian style costumes and carrying flowers accompanied the float. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910, and also in Sidney Morse's book "The Siege of University City," published in 1912. |
| This float represented the emblem of the American Woman's League, "Woman's Mission," which was a woman, seated, with two children standing next to her. This float carried models of George Julian Zolnay's lions, one on either side of the driver as well as models of Zolnay's sphinx. On the back of the float is a model of an American Woman's League Chapter House. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| American Woman's League members, convention delegates and friends were invited to greet League founder and president Edward Gardner Lewis on Saturday, June 10 following the convention session. A large number of them gathered on the plaza around the Lion Gates for an opportunity to visit with him. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| Presidents of local American Woman's League Chapters gathered in front of the Woman's National Daily Building on June 10, 1910 for this photograph. They were attending the first annual Convention. Edward Gardner Lewis and his wife, Mabel, are standing in the front row just right of center. |
| The American Woman's League delegation from New York posed for this photograph in front of the Woman's National Daily Building on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. |
| American Woman's League members from Iowa, Minnesota, Texas and Wisconsin gathered for this photograph in front of the Woman's National Daily Building, probably on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. It was published in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 6, 1910. |
| American Woman's League members from Missouri gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph probably on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. |
| American Woman's League members from Virginia gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. |
| American Woman's League members from Florida gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. It appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 4, 1910. |
| American Woman's League members from California gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily for this photograph on the last day of the Convention, June 11, 1910. |
| American Woman's League members from Kansas and Oklahoma gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. |
| At the American Woman's League Convention, Edward Gardner Lewis, President of the League, received many gifts, including those in this photograph. The loving cup on the left was presented by the San Francisco Chapter. The statue in the center was presented by the Class A Publishers whose magazines were associated with Lewis Publishing Company and with the American Woman's League. The loving cup on the right was presented by League chapters in the state of Kansas. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910, along with the tributes to Lewis read by each group as their presentation was made. |
| Concerns about the business affairs of the American Woman's League in late 1910 resulted in the election of state regents who gathered for their organizational meeting in University City, Missouri in January of 1911. Those in this photograph are (left to right) back row: Mrs. C. A. Eldredge, Colorado; Miss Minnie E. Neal, Florida; Mrs. Grace E Allen, Maine; Mrs. Lydia G. Willard, Kansas; Clara C. Austin, M. D., Massachusetts; Mrs. Alma Z. Moore, Illinois; Miss Edith L. Davis, Michigan; Miss Eleanor Foster, Indiana; and front row: Mrs. Nada Ingraham, Texas; Mrs. Robert C. Morriss, Washington; Mrs. Margaret Tucker, New York; Mrs. Pearl Adams Spaulding, Chairman, Board of Regents; Mrs. Ada Borre Newquist, Iowa; Miss Hester A. Worthington, Pennsylvania; Miss Alice F. Hanly, Missouri. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on January 24, 1911. |
| A committee from the Woman's Club from Springfield, Illinois, visited the American Woman's League headquarters and the Lewis Publishing Company on November 22, 1909. The committee came to investigate the League and to consider the possibility of securing a chapter house for Springfield. Committee members visiting included Mrs. George T. Palmer, president; Mrs. H. P. Shumway, first vice president, Mrs. William R. Viedenburgh, second vice president; Mrs. J. P. Lindley, Mrs. Roy W. Ide and Mrs. W. H. Baird, directors; Mrs. James P. Matheny, treasurer; Mrs. A. E. Prince, president Y. W. C. A.; Mrs. E. S. Walker, and Mrs. Benjamin Knudson. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 27, 1909. |
| Sixty-five ladies, almost all members of the American Woman's League, from Edwardsville and East St. Louis, Illinois visited University City and League headquarters on May 7, 1909. In this photograph, part of the group is crossing from the Woman's National Daily Building to the Woman's Magazine Building. On the left, the Lion Gates are under construction. One is complete and the lion, designed by George Julian Zolnay, has been installed. The other pylon is still surrounded by scaffolding. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 10, 1909. |
| Tents were erected on the south lawn of the Art Academy to house events for the American Woman's League Convention held on June 9, 10 and 11, 1910. This photograph was taken from the roof of the Art Academy Building, looking south. The Woman's Magazine Building and the Press Annex are on the right. The Woman's National Daily Building is in the distance. The building that appears at the far end of the center walkway is on the south side of Delmar Boulevard, and is a restaurant and grocery store. |
| Some of the Class A publications that American Woman's League members could sell to qualify for membership or to earn points for their chapters. Two newspapers, "The St. Louis Star" and "The Woman's National Daily," and four magazines, "The Woman's Magazine," "The Woman's Farm Journal," "Beautiful Homes," and "Palette and Bench" belonged to Lewis Publishing Company. The others were published by companies associated with Edward Gardner Lewis and the American Woman's League. Lewis used this photograph in promoting all the publications. |
| The ascension of the gas balloon "University City" was the final event at the American Woman's League Convention. The balloon was piloted by Captain John Berry who took off from a field just west of the Woman's National Daily Building. A photograph taken just before the balloon launched appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| The newspaper headline for this photograph when it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910 identifies this as "Local Representatives at the Convention" but does not tell whether these ladies are from the St. Louis area, or whether they are representatives of local American Woman's League chapters across the country. This photograph was taken on the second day of Convention, June 10, 1910 on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building. Mabel Lewis is seated in front, and her husband Edward Gardner Lewis, President of the League, is standing to her right. |
| Diamond emblem members of the American Woman's League gathered in front of the Woman's National Daily Building on the second day of Convention, June 10, 1910 for this photograph. A member received the diamond emblem for enrolling ten new members and sending in a minimum of $10 in new subscriptions or subscription certificates, in addition to having sold $52 in subscriptions for regular membership. League president, Edward Gardner Lewis (holding his hat) is in the center of the front row. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| A delegation from the Marine, Illinois American Woman's League Chapter visited League headquarters in University City, Missouri in November of 1909. The group included Mrs. V. J. Weber, Mrs. C. L. Heim, Miss Verona Weber, Mrs. L. A. Richardson and Miss Kate Deihert. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 15, 1909. |
| Sixty-five ladies, almost all members of the American Woman's League, from Edwardsville and East St. Louis, Illinois visited University City and League headquarters on May 7, 1909. In this photograph, part of the group gathered on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building with League founder, Edward Gardner Lewis (front right, turned sideways). This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 10, 1909. |
| 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. |
| Advertisements for the American Woman's League's souvenir spoon, accompanied by this photograph of the clay model designed by George Julian Zolnay, began appearing in "The Woman's National Daily" and "The Woman's Magazine" about the time of Convention in June 1910. The full sized sterling silver teaspoon sold for $1 while the quadruple plate coffee spoon sold for 25 cents. The spoon featured the Art Academy building in the bowl, and the Woman's Magazine Building, the Lion Gates and the League emblem on the handle. |
| The Schmoller and Mueller Piano Company presented a piano to the American Woman's League. In this photograph, the piano is being delivered to the Art Academy building in one of the Lewis Publishing Company mail trucks. The crated piano is just visible in the truck. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 21, 1910. |
| The piano presented to the American Woman's League by the Schmoller and Mueller Piano Company featured the League's emblem on the front. It was placed in the Art Academy's art gallery. Schmoller and Mueller Piano Company was an advertiser in Lewis' publications. This photograph appeared in the "Woman's National Daily" on May 21, 1910. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. In this photograph taken on August 31, 1909, looking southwest, the second floor exterior walls of both the north and south wings are complete. Decorative terra cotta moldings have been installed on some of the windows in the south wing. The tracks of the Creve Coeur Streetcar appear in the foreground. The top of the Woman's Magazine Building and the east end of the Woman's National Daily Building appear in the distance. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. Construction began in the spring of 1909, and artists were in residence by winter. This photograph taken looking southwest on May 20, 1910. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the left. |
| On April 4, 1910, the first kiln of high fire porcelains was fired at the Art Academy of the People's University. All the pieces on the tables came from that first kiln. The plate in the center was created by Taxile Doat to commemorate this event. The artists who gathered for a photograph include (left to right) Frederick H. Rhead, Samuel Robineau, Edward Gardner Lewis, Adelaide Alsop Robineau, Mabel Gertrude Lewis, Eugene Labarriere, George Julian Zolnay, Emile Diffloth and Taxile Doat. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 9, 1910. |
| The Ladies Guild of St. Louis Chapel (Episcopal Church) in University City, all of whom were members of the University City Chapter of the American Woman's League, held a musicale at the Art Academy on April 7, 1910. Mabel Lewis was president of the Chapter. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 11, 1910. |
| In commemoration of the first annual convention of the American Woman's League in June, 1910, Taxile Doat designed and decorated this great porcelain plate. The plate, almost four feet in diameter, was turned by his assistant, Eugene Labarriere. It was to be fired on the first day of convention along with the St. Louis vase (on the table behind Doat), and then the kiln could be opened the last day of convention. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 1, 1910. |
| When Edward Gardner Lewis convinced Taxile Doat to come from France to University City to head up the ceramics division of the Art Academy, he also convinced Doat to sell his personal ceramics collection to the school to be put on display and to serve as inspiration to the students. In this photograph, the collection which had been shipped from France has just arrived in University City on January 12, 1910, a very rainy day. The horse drawn van is on Delmar Boulevard next to the Woman's Magazine Building, preparing to turn onto Oberlin (now Harvard) to go to the Art Academy Building. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on January 15, 1910 |
| 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. |
| Members of the Terry Chapter of the American Woman's League meeting in their chapter house in Edwardsville, Illinois on March 19, 1910. This was the first chapter house built by the League. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on March 28, 1910. |
| Members of the St. Louis Lumbermen's Club and their wives visited University City on May 10, 1910 to tour the Lewis Publishing Company and the Art Academy of the People's University. In this photograph they have gathered on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. The photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 12, 1910. |
| Members of the Southern Illinois Editorial Association visited University City in September 1909. Those present were: W. J. Sell, president, Grayville; Harris Dante, vice president, Effingham; Hal W. Trovillion, secretary, Herrin; L. C. Heim, treasurer, Marine; P. J. Pirmann, Nashville; R. G. Everts and G. H. Everts, Ava; E. H. Childress and G. G. Childress, Fairfield; F. M. Davis, Breese; W. H. Fagen, Stewardson; Geo. W. Smith, Columbia; W. W. Lewis, Greenville; Will C. Carson, Greenville; Maurice J. Seed, Mt. Vernon; W. G. Murphy, Centerville; W. B. Jarvis, Troy; J. Sherman Hinton, Mulberry Grove; A. J. MacMann, Millstadt; E. P. Chapin, Freeburg; J. H. Lay, Effingham; C. L. McMackin, Salem; F. M. Lay, Effingham; James F. _______, Richview; B. W. Maxey, Flora; E. F. Bieser, Nashville; Adolph B. S_______, East St. Louis. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on September 27, 1909. |
| Five hundred St. Louis Railway Club members and their families visited University City on Saturday, May 16, 1910 to tour the Lewis Publishing Company plants and visit the Art Academy of the People's University. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building, and copies were presented to the officers an hour later. Edward Gardner Lewis is in the front row, left center. The day ended with a visit to Delmar Garden Amusement Park. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 17, 1910. |
| The officers of the National Federation of Musical Clubs visited University City and the American Woman's League headquarters on May 27, 1910 to hear more about the League. Consideration was being given to having Federation chapters join the American Woman's League. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. It appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 2, 1910, and the caption indicates that the group included the following members: Mrs. Charles B. Kelsey, president, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Mrs. Jno. Leverett, second vice president, Upper Alton, Illinois; Mrs. Alexander Rietz, Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. Leila C. Elliott, Coffeyville, Kansas; Mrs. John Walker, Memphis, Tennessee; Mrs. Ottman Moll (V.P. Mo.) St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. P. Y Tupper, St. Louis, Missouri; Miss Irma Colster, St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. David Knegsbaker, St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. E. A. Coestro, St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. J. Gwynn Gough, St. Louis, Missouri; Miss Edith Lazar, St. Louis, Missouri; Miss Hardie Langdon, Youngstown, Ohio. Edward Gardner Lewis is in the front row. |
| In late February 1910, a major snowfall hit St. Louis. Photographer Eugene Taylor went to work with his camera. This photograph shows the Lion Gates, sometimes referred to by Lewis as "The Gates of Opportunity," on either side of Delmar Boulevard. University Heights #1 Subdivision is on the right. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on February 28, 1910. |
| The Woman's Magazine Building (on the right), designed by Herbert C. Chivers, was built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. Chivers also designed the Woman's National Daily Building (on the left) which was completed in late 1906. This photograph was taken looking southwest about 1907. |
| The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, were built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. This photograph, taken looking east about 1907, shows the two additions that were made to the north end of building for truck and streetcar access. One entrance was accessible from both the east and west sides of the building. The Woman's National Daily Building is visible on the right at the top of the hill. It was also designed by Chivers, and completed in late 1906. |
| The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, were built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. This photograph, taken looking southeast about 1908, shows the two additions that were made to the north end of building for truck and streetcar access. Mail trucks are approaching the building from Oberlin Avenue (now Harvard Avenue). The Egyptian style Woman's National Daily Building is visible on the left. It was also designed by Chivers, and completed in late 1906. |
| The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, were built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. The Woman's National Daily Building (on the left), also designed by Chivers, was completed in 1906. The Press Annex was redesigned in late 1908 by architects Eames and Young so that it more closely resembled the design of the Magazine Building. The second floor was added at that time. All three buildings appear in this photograph taken on May 20, 1910. The street in the foreground is Oberlin Avenue (now Harvard Avenue). |
| In late February 1910, St. Louis was hit with a major snow storm. This photograph was taken in front of the southeast entrance to the Woman's Magazine Building. The dog, "Marley" belonged to Edward and Mabel Lewis, and was known as the "Cat Marshall of University City." This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on February 28, 1910. |
| Members of the Implement, Vehicle and Hardware Association of St. Louis visited University City on March 26, 1910 as guests of Edward Gardner Lewis. Many of their wives accompanied them for a tour of the Lewis Publishing Company and the Art Academy of the People's University. In this photograph they are gathered on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. Those reported as present when this photograph was published in "The Woman's National Daily" on March 30, 1910 include: President A. T. Stevens and wife; Vice Presidents O. H. Cook, Joseph A. Schlecht and Carl Hirdler, all accompanied by their wives; Secretary W. C. Howland; Mr. and Mrs. Uhienhaut; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Warner; Miss Husbands; Mr. J. A. McGintie; Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Woods; E. L. Gault and Miss Nellie Gault; Miss Alice J. Reynolds and Mr. William Richards; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lafaivre; Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Ogan; and Messrs. J. F. Murphy, C. A. Wood, B. Morehead, J. A. Arndt, F. William Loecker, Emil J. Beimdiek and J. A. Balman of Indianapolis, Indiana. |
| The St. Louis Credit Men's Association visited University City on November 27, 1909. In this photograph they are gathered on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. The event is unknown, but the men are wearing badges and two are holding signs which read "The Hospital Saturday and Sunday Association." Edward Gardner Lewis is in the front row on the far left. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 30, 1909. |
| Newspaper editors from nine states visited University City on May 4, 1910, as guests of Edward Gardner Lewis. In this photograph, which appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 6, 1910, they are gathered on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. Three of the editors were women; Miss Martha Jewett, with the "Democrat," Shelbina, Missouri; Sarah C. Scovell, with the "Republican," Galena, Kansas and Mrs. Alice McAtee, with the "Herald," Chester, Illinois. Lewis is standing second from the left in the front row. |
| The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex (on the left), designed by Herbert C. Chivers, were built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. Chivers also designed the Woman's National Daily Building (on the right). This photograph was taken looking southeast from Trinity Avenue in University Heights about 1907. |
| The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex (on the right), designed by Herbert C. Chivers, were built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. Chivers also designed the Woman's National Daily Building (on the left) which was completed in late 1906. This photograph was taken looking southwest about 1907. The street in the foreground is Oberlin (now Harvard). |
| This photograph was taken looking north from the Woman's National Daily Building, across the plaza to the Lion Gates and to University Heights #1 Subdivision. Trinity Avenue is in the foreground, and Harvard Avenue (now Trinity) is on the north side of Delmar. |
| Both the Woman's Magazine Building, on the right, and the Woman's National Daily Building, under construction on the left, were designed by architect Herbert C. Chivers. The billboard behind the streetcar shelter is promoting University Heights, Edward Gardner Lewis' residential development just west of the Woman's Magazine Building. |
| In late February 1910, a major snowfall hit St. Louis. Photographer Eugene Taylor went to work with his camera. This photograph was taken from the intersection of Princeton and Harvard (now Trinity) Avenues in University Heights #1. On the right is the north pylon of the Lion Gates and the Woman's National Daily Building. On the left is the Woman's Magazine Building. Marley, the Lewis' dog, is on the left. |
| In February 1910, St. Louis was hit by a major snowfall. Photographer Eugene Taylor walked around University City, and took this photograph looking north on Yale Avenue in University Heights #1 Subdivision. Edward Gardner Lewis' house at #2 Yale is on the left. James Coyle's house at #4 Yale is on the right. This photograph was not published at the time, but was used a year later in the Beautiful Homes section of "The Woman's National Daily." The dog was edited out but his shadow remained. |
| This photograph was taken looking east on Delmar Boulevard in May 1906. The Woman's Magazine Building is on the left. The Woman's National Daily Building, under construction, is on the right, with the Park Hotel just to the left. Although curbs and sidewalks have been installed on either side of Delmar, and street trees have been planted, Delmar is still unpaved. |
| This photograph of Delmar Boulevard, looking east, was taken about 1907. The Woman's Magazine Building is on the left and the Woman's National Daily Building is on the right. Even though curbs and sidewalks have been installed on both sides of Delmar, and street trees planted, Delmar is still unpaved. |
| This photograph of Delmar Boulevard, looking east, was taken about 1909. The Woman's Magazine Building and the Press Annex are on the left. The Press Annex was remodeled in late 1908. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the right. Even though curbs and sidewalks have been installed on both sides of Delmar, and street trees planted, Delmar is still unpaved. |
| In 1909, grading work began on Delmar Boulevard as Edward Gardner Lewis began promoting University Height subdivisions #4 and #5, also known as Monument Place, which extended west on Delmar almost to Hanley Road. The subdivision had not yet been developed, but was being promoted as an investment opportunity. This photograph shows road crews working with teams of horses and mules. It appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on October 2, 1909. |
| Up until 1910, Delmar Boulevard in University City was unpaved. In this photograph the United Railway track gang is removing the old streetcar tracks to make way for the new paving being done with creosote blocks. The University Heights real estate office appears to have been painted out on the negative. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 12, 1910. |
| In 1909, University City residents passed a bond issue for funds to purchase a fire engine. In September 1910, the brand new state-of-the art 90 horsepower, 650 gallon per minute, automobile fire engine built by the Robinson Fire Apparatus Company of St. Louis, was delivered. It cost $9,000. One of the first demonstrations was to show how high the water could be thrown. It went 58 feet higher than the 135 foot high Woman's Magazine Building, This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on September 9, 1910. |
| Members of the Central Businessmen's Association and their wives visited University City and the Lewis Publishing Company on November 19, 1909. In this photograph, the group is leaving the Woman's Magazine Building and walking toward the Woman's National Daily Building on the south side of Delmar Boulevard. The Art Academy of the People's University is on the right. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 22, 1909. |
| On May 20, 1910 over 100 automobiles carrying delegates to the National Conference of Charities and Correction were on parade in University City. This photograph was taken from the Woman's National Daily Building as the automobiles passed the Woman's Magazine Building on Delmar Boulevard. The Art Academy and the Press Annex are just behind the Woman's Magazine Building. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 24, 1910. |
| In late May, 1910, Edward Gardner Lewis opened the campus of the Lewis Publishing Company and the People's University for the Old Country Fair, a benefit for the Mothers and Babies Home of St. Louis. This photograph shows the tents set up on the lawn in front of the Art Academy Building and fair visitors strolling among the concessions. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the left. The building that appears to be at the far end of the main Fair walkway is actually on the south side of Delmar Boulevard, and is a restaurant and grocery store. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 1, 1910. |
| In July, 1909, the Missouri and Illinois camps of the Modern Woodmen of America held a joint encampment on the lawn just east of the Woman's Magazine Building in University City. In this photograph, Edward Gardner Lewis is addressing the gathering being held at Delmar Garden Amusement Park to hear guest speaker Senator Benjamin R. Tillman of South Carolina. Senator Tillman, wearing a white shirt, is seated on the platform behind Lewis. A similar photograph and extensive coverage of the event appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 7, 1909. |
| In July, 1909, the Missouri and Illinois camps of the Modern Woodmen of America held a joint encampment on the lawn just east of the Woman's Magazine Building in University City. In this photograph the camps are participating in drill competition. The St. Charles camp won first prize. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 7, 1909. |
| 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, also known as the Egyptian Building, was built by Edward Gardner Lewis for his newspaper venture. This dedication plaque lists the officers and directors of the Lewis Publishing Company, and includes Herbert C. Chivers' name as architect. |
| 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 faculty and students of the National University of Arts and Sciences of St. Louis visited University City on June 6, 1912. They gathered on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph. The school had recently become affiliated with the People's University. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Weekly" on June 15, 1912. |
| On September 2, 1910 professors and students from the University of Commerce of Cologne, Germany spent an afternoon visiting University City and the Lewis Publishing Company. The group was on a United States tour. To commemorate their visit, this photograph was taken, and each guest received a copy before the group left. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on September 9, 1910. |
| 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. |
| In late February 1910, a major snowfall hit St. Louis. Photographer Eugene Taylor walked around University City with his camera. This photograph of the Woman's National Daily Building was taken from the walk in front of the Woman's Magazine Building across the street. The two elaborate streetlights sat on islands at the corners of Delmar and Trinity on the south, and Delmar and Harvard (now Trinity) on the north. |
| When Edward Gardner Lewis opened the People's United States Bank, he hired architect Herbert C. Chivers to design the building. This sketch by artist George Blake includes tall obelisks on either side of the door and sphinxes flanking the broad stairway. Neither of these were included when the building was completed. When the Bank was closed in 1905, Chivers' plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." |
| The Commercial Commission of Japan visited University City and the Lewis Publishing Company on November 11, 1909, although the date on the photograph is November 18, 1909, apparently an error on the part of the darkroom staff. The group gathered on the front steps of the Woman's Magazine Building included (front row, left to right) Toshio Matsumari, Nedzu Kaichiro, Edward Gardner Lewis, James E. Smith, Baron Shibusawa, David R. Francis and Nathan Frank. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 13, 1909. |
| While members of the Commercial Commission of Japan visited University City and the Lewis Publishing Company, their wives were entertained by Mabel Lewis and some of her friends. The group gathered on the front steps of the Woman's Magazine Building included, Baroness Kandu, Madam Horikoshi, Baroness Shibusawa and Miss Tawanashi, her companion, Mrs. Lon V. Stephens, Mrs. J. W. Lewis, Mrs. Edwin C. Madden and Mabel Lewis. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 13, 1909. It appeared again in "The Woman's National Weekly" on October 11, 1913. |
| The Commercial Commission of Japan and prominent members of the St. Louis business community were guests of Edward Gardner Lewis on November 11, 1909. In this photograph, guests are leaving after inspecting the Lewis Publishing Company plants. It appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 13, 1909. |
| This photograph shows the club department of "The Woman's National Daily," which was housed on the main floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. Employees are (left to right) Nina Ferguson, Gene Ellinger, (unidentified), Margaret Dielman and Hazel Davis. |
| The Lewis Publishing Company used a fleet of motorized trucks to deliver the newspapers and magazines to the railroad terminal. In this photograph, six of the trucks are lined up on the streets west and south of the Woman's National Daily Building. The horse drawn wagon in the center of the photograph is delivering large rolls of newsprint. |
| The St. Louis Star, a daily newspaper, was purchased by the Lewis Publishing Company in the fall of 1908. The newspaper occupied a building at 12th and Olive Streets in downtown St. Louis. This photograph appeared in The "Woman's National Daily" on June 25, 1909. |
| The Lewis Publishing Company used a fleet of motorized trucks to deliver the newspapers and magazines to the railroad terminal. In this photograph, six of the trucks are lined up on the streets west and south of the Woman's National Daily Building. The horse drawn wagon in the center of the photograph is delivering large rolls of newsprint. |
| This photograph was taken looking southeast in University Heights #1 toward Delmar Boulevard. The house at the top of the hill is 6965 Delmar. The house with columns on the right is 6970 Princeton. The houses in the foreground are on Cornell. Two cows are grazing in the yard of one of the houses on Cornell. While the area was no longer rural, some residents kept a cow or two, and some kept chickens as well. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the far left. |
| This photograph is a portion of Eugene Taylor's panorama of University City, taken in August, 1909. Photos were taken in a series and then assembled. Lettering in the center reads "University Heights Sec 1 Aug 1909." Lettering to the left reads "Lesson 4 double page figure 5 size 11 3/4 long." Taylor taught photography at the People's University, and this was example 5 in Lesson VII of "A Course in Practical Photography." |
| This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on October 5, 1910, as an illustration of just how much mail arrived each day in the American Woman's League Correspondence Department. The young ladies were responsible for opening and sorting the mail, and directing it to the proper person or department for response. |
| Acquisition of property for what would become Parkview began as early as 1901 by the Parkview Realty and Development Company. Beredith Realty Company was the developer, and the area was often referred to as the Beredith Tract. This photograph was taken about 1907, looking northwest across the west end of Parkview toward Delmar. Edward Gardner Lewis' monumental Woman's Magazine Building and Woman's National Daily Building are visible in the distance, and the Park Hotel is on the right. Berlin Avenue (renamed Pershing Avenue) and Waterman Avenue intersect Westgate Avenue. The Chicago, Rock Island, Pacific Rail Road track and a train are in the foreground. |
| This photograph was taken about 1907 from the Washington University campus, looking northwest toward Edward Gardner Lewis' monumental Woman's Magazine Building and Woman's National Daily Building. To the left is University Heights #1, Lewis' residence park. On the lower right is the southwest corner of Parkview, showing the intersection of Westgate and Berlin Avenues. The Kirkwood-Ferguson Streetcar tracks follow the western edge of Parkview, while the Chicago, Rock Island, Pacific Rail Road tracks are to the south. |
| This photograph was taken looking east from the roof of the Jackson Johnson house at 7000 Delmar Boulevard in 1906. The street in the foreground is Pennsylvania Avenue (renamed Big Bend Boulevard). The house across Pennsylvania Avenue at 6980 Delmar was the home of Frank and Maie Cabot, both associates of Edward Gardner Lewis in the Lewis Publishing Company. On the left is the Woman's Magazine Building. At right center is the Woman's National Daily Building, still under construction. Farther right is the Park Hotel, with white awnings over the windows. |
| This house at 6965 Princeton Avenue in University Heights #1 was built about 1906. It was originally #15 Princeton Avenue. It was designed by Herbert C. Chivers, architect for the Woman's Magazine Building and an associate of Edward Gardner Lewis. This design matches the "Mount Jewell Residence" in Chivers' house plan catalogue "Artistic Homes," published in 1910. It was the home of Francis V. Putnam, Treasurer of Lewis Publishing Company and University Heights Realty and Development Company. He was also City Clerk and Street Commissioner for University City. This photograph appeared in several of Lewis' publications, including "The American Woman's League and University City," published in early 1908, and "The Woman's National Daily" on May 13, 1909. |
| This is the model made about 1910 of the University City Plaza, showing the buildings projected by Edward Gardner Lewis. This was his conception of the central group for the "City Beautiful" as the capitol of the American Woman's Republic. Five of the buildings had already been constructed: The Art Academy of the People's University City (far right), the octagonal Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex (center), the Egyptian style Woman's National Daily Building (far left), and University City's first City Hall (left center). The Lion Gates had also been constructed. Other buildings planned were a public school (lower left) and five additional buildings for the People's University. A building modeled after the Taj Mahal was intended to be the head chapter house for the American Woman's Republic, and the building resembling the Parthenon was to be the headquarters for the People's Savings Trust Company. He also envisioned two churches as part of the Plaza. The Woman's Magazine Building is now University City's City Hall, and this model is on display in the lobby. |
| This sketch of the University City Plaza as envisioned by Edward Gardner Lewis may have been drawn by Lewis Publishing Company artist George Blake. It shows the Woman's Magazine Building and the conservatory of the Press Annex on the right. The Egyptian building that was planned for the People's United States Bank is on the left, although the building as it was constructed had less exterior decoration, the obelisks were never added and there was no streetcar entry beneath the building. By the time this building was constructed, the bank had been closed, and it became the Woman's National Daily Building. The Lion Gates were constructed farther west. This was probably drawn about 1905. |
| When Edward Gardner Lewis decided it was time for Lewis Publishing Company to publish a newspaper, he ordered the world's largest printing press from the Goss Printing Press Company. In this photograph taken in the fall of 1906, the printing press is being assembled in the Woman's National Daily Building. This photograph appeared in a promotional magazine called "The American Woman's League and University City," published in February 1908. |
| This photograph was taken looking east about 1907 from a large field west of Trinity Avenue. The Woman's Magazine Building is on the left. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the right. Utility poles and power lines are running along Delmar Boulevard. |
| 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. |
| When the Press Annex of the Woman's Magazine building was remodeled and a second story added in 1908, Edward Gardner Lewis also added new printing equipment. One of the major additions was this Goss four-color printing press which cost $10,000. This press could print, paste and fold 10,000 four-color copies of "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal" per hour. A similar photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" in June, 1909 as part of a series called "Views of the Lewis Publishing Co.'s Great Plants in University City." |
| On May 8, 1912 lots in University Heights #1, #2 and #3 subdivisions owned by the University Heights Realty and Development Company, one of Edward Gardner Lewis' companies, were sold at public auction. The auction was held in the Woman's Magazine Building Press Annex. The Company had been placed in receivership in 1911, along with the Lewis Publishing Company and the publications themselves. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 18, 1912. |
| The dedication ceremony for the Woman's National Daily Building and the new Goss printing press was held on November 10, 1906. David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and former president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was the guest of honor and gave the dedication address. In this photograph, Governor Francis is standing at the top of the press next to Edward Gardner Lewis who is partially hidden. Seated to the left of Governor Francis are the Rev. William H. Lewis and Catherine E. Lewis, Edward Gardner Lewis' parents. The Rev. Mr. Lewis gave the blessing. Mrs. Lewis was invited to press the button to start the great press which had been built especially to print "The Woman's National Daily." The press, named "The Lewis," could produce 5,000 completed newspapers per minute. A similar photograph and an article about the dedication appeared in "The Woman's Magazine" in December 1906. |
| The dedication ceremony for the Woman's National Daily Building and the new Goss printing press was held on November 10, 1906. David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri and former president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was the guest of honor and gave the dedication address. In this photograph, Governor Francis is standing at the top of the press. Seated to the left of Governor Francis are the Rev. William H. Lewis and Catherine E. Lewis, Edward Gardner Lewis' parents. The Rev. Mr. Lewis gave the blessing. Mrs. Lewis was invited to press the button to start the great press which had been built especially to print "The Woman's National Daily." The press, named "The Lewis," could produce 5,000 completed newspapers per minute. A similar photograph and an article about the dedication appeared in "The Woman's Magazine" in December 1906. |
| The Goss printing press built especially for the Lewis Publishing Company to produce "The Woman's National Daily" cost $10,000 and was reported to be the largest and fastest press in the world. The press could print and fold 5,000 complete newspapers per minute. It stood 28 feet high and held 36 rolls of newsprint which weighed 1,500 pounds each. This photograph appeared the "The Woman's National Daily" on June 7, 1909, as part of a series called "Views of the Lewis Publishing Co.'s Great Plants in University City." It also appeared in "The Siege of University City" by Sidney Morse, published in 1912. |
| The Goss printing press built especially for the Lewis Publishing Company to produce "The Woman's National Daily" cost $10,000 and was reported to be the largest and fastest press in the world. The press could print and fold 5,000 complete newspapers per minute. It stood 28 feet high and held 36 rolls of newsprint which weighed 1,500 pounds each. The sign on the top of the press reads "THE LEWIS" THE LARGEST PRINTING PRESS IN THE WORLD MANUFACTURED BY THE GOSS PRINTING PRESS CO. CHICAGO ILL. LEWIS PUBLISHING CO. This photograph taken from the balcony over the great hall and press room provides a view of the murals created by artist Ralph Chesley Ott who designed the interior of the building. It was reported that he went to Egypt to study the great temples in order to create the Egyptian theme. |
| The mailing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located in the great hall and press room next to the printing press. Employees labeled the newspapers as they came off the press, and loaded them into mailbags. This photograph was probably taken in late 1906 or early 1907, and shows the interior of the Woman's National Daily Building still under construction. The columns and walls have not yet been painted in the Egyptian motif that would be one of its major attractions later. |
| The mailing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located in the great hall and press room next to the Goss printing press which could print and fold 5,000 complete newspapers per minute. Employees labeled the newspapers as they came off the press, and loaded them into mailbags. The room was flooded with light from the enormous skylight which was almost the length of the building. The walls and columns were decorated in a striking Egyptian motif. The one decorative element that is out of place is the traditional wall clock at the far end of the room. |
| The printing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located in the great hall and press room. The Goss printing press could print and fold 5,000 papers per minute. This apparatus at the end of printing press carried the completed papers from the end of the press down to conveyor belts on the press room floor. This photograph was probably taken in 1907, before the columns and walls in the press room had been painted in the striking Egyptian motif that would become a main attraction later. |
| The composing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located at one end of the great hall and press room of the Woman's National Daily Building. This photograph was probably taken in late 1906 or early 1907. Construction scaffolding is still in place on the right, and the columns and walls have not been painted in the Egyptian motif that would be a major attraction later. |
| On September 7, 1909, members of the National Federation of Post office Clerks who were attending their annual convention in St. Louis visited University City. They were guests of the Lewis Publishing Company and toured the printing plants. Part of the group posed for this photograph on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building. |
| On September 7, 1909, members of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks who were attending their annual convention in St. Louis visited University City. They toured the Lewis Publishing Company plants and were guests for luncheon which was served in the great hall and press room of the Woman's National Daily building. The enormous Goss printing press is on the left, and the composing department for "The Woman's National Daily" is at the far end of the room. |
| In August 1909, some of the delegates to the International Typographical Union Convention in St. Joseph, Missouri stopped in St. Louis to visit the plants of the Lewis Publishing Company. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's National Daily building and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on August 10, 1909. Edward Gardner Lewis is at the right in front. |
| This group of unidentified visitors on the steps of the Woman's National Daily building are wearing ribbons that say "St. Joseph Wants You, 1909." They may be delegates to the International Typographical Union Convention that was meeting in St. Joseph, Missouri in August 1909. Delegates had stopped in St. Louis to visit the Lewis Publishing Company plants. |
| Edward Gardner Lewis and the Lewis Publishing Company frequently hosted tours and events in the University City buildings. This reception being held in the Woman's National Daily building was not identified. It could be difficult to take photographs in this building. One of the main sources of light was the huge skylight so in late afternoons or on cloudy days, the longer time required to capture the photograph often resulted in blurry subjects. |
| The Goss printing press built especially for the Lewis Publishing Company to produce "The Woman's National Daily" cost $10,000 and was reported to be the largest and fastest press in the world. The press could print and fold 5,000 complete newspapers per minute. It stood 28 feet high and held 36 rolls of newsprint which weighed 1,500 pounds each. This photograph shows some of the newsprint rolls in place in the paper magazine, and another roll being loaded by the traveling crane which was used to lift each roll from storage on the lower level and transport it to its place on the press. The building had no windows, but was lighted from above by the massive skylight. |
| The Goss printing press built especially for the Lewis Publishing Company to produce "The Woman's National Daily" was reported to be the largest and fastest press in the world. The press could print and fold 5,000 complete newspapers per minute. It stood 28 feet high and held 36 rolls of newsprint which weighed 1,500 pounds each. This photograph shows a roll of newsprint being transported by the traveling crane which was used to lift each roll from storage on the lower level and load it into its place in the paper magazine on the press. One of the murals by artist Ralph Chesley Ott is visible behind the crane, along with the detail of the top of one of the columns. Ott reportedly went to Egypt to study the great temples before he designed the interior of the Woman's National Daily Building. |
| The composing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located at one end of the great hall and press room of the Woman's National Daily Building. Four of the department's linotype machines are on the right. This photograph was probably taken in late 1906 or early 1907. Construction scaffolding is still in place on the right, and the columns and walls have not been painted in the Egyptian motif that would be a major attraction later. |
| The composing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located at one end of the great hall and press room of the Woman's National Daily Building. Some of the department's linotype machines are at the rear. Operators using these machines cast the type. The lines of type were made up into pages in "forms" and sent to the stereotype room on the lower level of the building. This photograph was probably taken about 1908. The columns and walls have been painted in the striking Egyptian motif that was a major attraction in the building. |
| The press room of the Woman's National Daily building was 200 feet long, 85 feet wide and 36 feet high. It was designed by artist Ralph Chesley Ott in the striking Egyptian motif that was one of the building's major attractions. The major source of light for the room was the skylight. In this photograph, fabric draping covers the underside of the skylight, possibly to filter the light or to keep the building cooler during the summer months. The enormous Goss printing press is on the left. This press was reported to be the largest press in the world, and could produce 5,000 completed copies of "The Woman's National Daily" per minute. |
| This photograph of Edward Gardner Lewis at his desk in the President's Office in the Woman's National Daily Building was signed by him, "Yours, EG Lewis." This room was located on the upper level of the front pylon. The room was decorated by artist Ralph Chesley Ott in the same striking Egyptian motif as the rest of the building. This room was a very difficult one to photograph. It was lighted from above by a large stained glass skylight which caused photographs to be either under exposed at the bottom or over exposed at the top. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Weekly" on December 23, 1911, along with Lewis' Christmas message to his readers. |
| The President's Office in the Woman's National Daily Building also served as the Directors' Room and the office for the managing editor of "The Woman's National Daily," George W. Stearns. Mr. Stearns is at the table facing forward. This room was on the upper level of the front pylon, and was decorated by artist Ralph Chesley Ott in the same striking Egyptian motif as the rest of the building. This motif was even carried through to the large stained glass skylight above the table. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1909 as part of a series called "Views of the Lewis Publishing Co.'s Great Plants in University City." |
| The stereotyping department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located on the lower level of the Woman's National Daily Building. "Forms" prepared in the composing department were sent down to the stereotyping department where the metal cylinders for the presses were made. A Goss stereotype machine is on the left. It was reported that the process took ten minutes to finish and for the cylinders to be locked in place on the press. |
| The stereotyping department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located on the lower level of the Woman's National Daily Building. "Forms" prepared in the composing department were sent down to the stereotyping department where the metal cylinders for the presses were made. In this photograph, department employees are working with the Goss stereotype machine. It was reported that the process took ten minutes to finish and for the cylinders to be locked in place on the press. This photograph appeared in "The American Woman's League and University City," a promotional magazine published by the Lewis Publishing Company in February 1908. |
| In early 1910, Louise Thomas, principal of Lenox Hall, a private school for girls in St. Louis, announced that the school would be moving to a new building to be constructed in University City. Teachers and students gathered in the rain on March 2, 1910 for the ground breaking ceremony. In this photograph which appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on March 3, 1910, the group posed on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building with their school pennants. Edward Gardner Lewis is in the front row on the right. |
| On May 17, 1910, members of the Junior and Senior classes at Lenox Hall and their principal, Louise Thomas, were guests of Mabel Gertrude Lewis for a tour of University City, luncheon and an afternoon at Delmar Garden Amusement Park. In this photograph which appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 18, 1910, Edward Gardner Lewis had joined the group for luncheon in the Delmar Pavilion. Lenox Hall was a private school for girls. Their new building in University City was scheduled to be ready in the fall of 1910. |
| The mailing department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located in the great hall and press room next to the printing press. This photograph was probably taken in late 1906 or early 1907, and shows the interior of the Woman's National Daily Building still under construction. |
| This photograph of children from All Saints' School was taken on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building and appeared in a publication named "The American Woman's League and University City," published in February 1908. All Saints' Church and School had been founded in 1901 at Maple and Irma Avenues north of Olive Boulevard. Father John S. Long was the pastor. The event they are celebrating may have been year end exercises for the school children. Most of the children are holding American flags. A gentleman at the left is holding a harp and another gentleman is holding a violin. |
| This photograph, dated September 28, 1909, appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on October 21, 1909 as part of a series titled "Views in University City." The caption read "Forsyth Boulevard, a part of the great belt boulevard being constructed to run entirely around University City, five miles in length. The buildings of Washington University are shown in the foreground." The planned completion of the five mile circle never took place. Today, Forsyth Boulevard begins at Skinker Road just east of the St. Louis City limit and runs west into Clayton. |
| On June 19, 1910, Miss Julia Hoerner launched this gas balloon with Captain John Berry from an area that had been designated as the Missouri Aero Club Grounds, just west of the Woman's National Daily Building . This photograph was taken just as the balloon lifted off. Sandbags used for ballast, a drag rope, and an anchor are attached to the balloon basket. The Lion Gates are just visible on the left. |
| On June 19, 1910, Miss Julia Hoerner launched this gas balloon with Captain John Berry from an area that had been designated as the Missouri Aero Club Grounds, just west of the Woman's National Daily Building . This photograph was taken as the balloon headed west over Delmar Boulevard. According to the newspaper story that appeared with this photograph in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 21, 1910, they took off just before a storm and ascended to 1,500 feet. They landed 10 miles west after a harrowing flight. The newspaper article reported that Miss Hoerner was the first St. Louis woman to pilot a gas balloon on a pleasure flight. |
| In early 1910, Louise Thomas, principal of Lenox Hall, a private school for girls in St. Louis, announced that the school would be moving to a new building to be constructed in University City. Teachers and students gathered at Trinity and Washington Avenues in the rain on March 2, 1910 for the ground breaking ceremony. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on March 3, 1910. |
| In early 1910, Louise Thomas, principal of Lenox Hall, a private school for girls in St. Louis, announced that the school would be moving to a new building to be constructed in University City. Teachers and students gathered at Trinity and Washington Avenues in the rain on March 2, 1910 for the ground breaking ceremony. In this photograph which appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on March 3, 1910, Margaret Warner of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Julia Collins of St. Louis, both Lenox Hall students, turned the first ceremonial shovels full of dirt. |
| Lenox Hall's new building in University City was designed by Barnett, Haynes and Barnett. In this photograph taken of the west facade on Trinity Avenue on April 27, 1910, construction is well under way. Large stacks of lumber are at the curb. Construction workers appear to have lined up on top of the building to pose for this photograph. The Woman's National Daily Building and the Woman's Magazine Building are visible in the distance. |
| This photograph of Brookings Hall on the Washington University campus appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 23, 1909 as part of a series titled "Views in University City." The caption read "View of Washington University on the south of Parkview and University Heights in University City." The proximity of Washington University was one of the reasons that Edward Gardner Lewis gave for naming his first subdivision University Heights, and the city University City. |
| This photograph was taken looking northeast from the Creveling farm. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the right. The octagonal Woman's Magazine Building is in the center. The Italian Renaissance Revival mansion, stables and carriage house that belonged to Jackson Johnson are on the left. Johnson was one of University City's first aldermen. Washington Avenue curved south around the Johnson property, and Williams Avenue, running vertically across the center of the photograph, was south of Washington. Williams seems to have just been graded and curbs constructed, but it comes to a dead end in the middle of a field. |
| The purpose of this gathering of gentlemen and automobiles in front of the Woman's National Daily Building is unknown. One automobile is identified as a Buick, and all have been decorated with American flags. |
| Edward Gardner Lewis enjoyed taking visitors on tours of the Lewis Publishing Company buildings. In this photograph a group of ladies posed with Mr. Lewis on the front steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. This photograph appeared in a publication named "The American Woman's League and University City," published in February 1908, and the group was identified only as "KOKOAL DELEGATES." |
| On June 19, 1910, Miss Julia Hoerner launched this gas balloon with Captain John Berry from an area that had been designated as the Missouri Aero Club Grounds, just west of the Woman's National Daily Building . This photograph was taken just after the balloon lifted off. According to a newspaper story that appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 21, 1910, Miss Hoerner had flown with Captain Berry before but on this flight she became the first St. Louis woman to pilot a gas balloon on a pleasure flight. |
| This photograph was taken looking east on Delmar Boulevard about 1907. The Woman's Magazine Building and the Conservatory are on the left. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the right. Curbs and sidewalks have been constructed along Delmar, but the street itself has not yet been paved. |
| This photograph was taken looking northeast along the Chicago, Rock Island, Pacific Rail Road tracks which ran along the south side of University City. The grate in the foreground was intended to keep livestock from wandering onto the tracks, and is an indication of just how rural much of University City still was. The Jackson Johnson mansion is in the distance on the left. The octagonal Woman's Magazine Building and the Woman's National Daily Building are at left center. |
| This float represented the painting division of the People's University Art Academy in the American Woman's League Convention parade on June 11, 1910. It was built on an automobile, and represents the artist's palette. The women wearing turbans to represent colors in the palette may have been honor students in the painting division. The Magazine Building appears in the background. Note the photographer standing on the pediment of the building. This photograph appeared in the June 14, 1910 issue of "The Woman's National Daily." |
| Edward Gardner Lewis selected this piece of property on the south side of Delmar Boulevard across from the Woman's Magazine Building as the site for the new building for the People's United States Bank. When the Bank was thrown into receivership 1905, plans for the intended building were adapted for use as the publishing plant for Lewis' newspaper venture, "The Woman's National Daily." The house on the upper left is facing Washington Avenue. The curved path in the dirt on the right was graded for Trinity Avenue. |
| "The above photograph shows only part of the immense crowd that was in University City last Saturday," was the caption under this photograph when it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 18, 1910. The American Woman's League Convention gathered more than 1,000 delegates and visitors for three days to learn more about the League and hear about founder Edward Gardner Lewis' plans for the future. This photograph was taken on the lawn in front of the Woman's Magazine Building on the last day of the Convention. |
| Inclement weather during the Convention forced many of the sessions to be held inside in cramped quarters. This mass meeting on the final day of Convention was held in the theatre at Delmar Garden Amusement Park, just east of the Lewis Publishing Company headquarters. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910. |
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