Forest Park Hotel, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
Forest Park Hotel is a Renaissance-style building made of brick and terra cotta in St. Louis, originally built in 1923 and expanded in 1926 with a taller seven-story wing. The structure combines the original six-story facade with later additions to form a cohesive complex.
The hotel was designed in 1923 by renowned architect Preston J. Bradshaw and quickly gained attention. After decades of operation, including a famous nightclub era in the 1930s and 1940s, it was converted to apartments in the early 2000s and is now registered as a historic structure.
The hotel takes its name from nearby Forest Park and reflects how this green space shaped the city's identity. Its Renaissance-style architecture contributes to the Central West End's character and shows how historic buildings define a neighborhood's feel.
The building is easily accessible from main roads and located in Central West End, just minutes from Forest Park and the Saint Louis Zoo. The location allows visitors to quickly reach major attractions like the Science Center and the park's various museums.
The building once housed the Circus Snack Bar, a famous nightclub of the 1930s and 1940s where legendary performers like Liberace, Louis Armstrong, and Sarah Vaughan appeared. This glamorous entertainment venue survives today only in stories locals share about the city's music history.
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