Name: Jefferson Memorial Building Address: Forest Park (Lindell & DeBaliviere) Year: 1913 Architectural Firm/Architect: Issac Taylor Standard Architectural Styles: Neoclassical Sculptor: Karl Bitter Front facade: Stone, ashlar Property Type Codes: Museum Alterations: Recent large addition to rear of building. Designation: City Landmark History: The building, also known as the Missouri History Museum, was designed by Issac Taylor. A memorial to Thomas Jefferson, it was built with proceeds from the 1904 World´s Fair and stands at what was the main entrance to the fair. It was dedicated in 1913, becoming the first national monument to Jefferson. The Neo-Classical limestone building features terrazzo floors, bronze doors, marble wainscoting, decorative plasterwork and Tiffany light fixtures. Seated at the center of the building is a large statue of Thomas Jefferson, created by sculptor Karl Bitter. The museum also houses 8,400 square feet of exhibit space. |
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