Wainwright Tomb, Historic mausoleum in Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.
The Wainwright Tomb stands as a cubic limestone structure with intricate floral carvings, bronze grills, and a domed roof in Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Louis Sullivan designed this mausoleum in 1892 for Charlotte Dickson Wainwright, who passed away at age 34, later joined by her husband Ellis Wainwright.
The tomb represents late 19th-century memorial architecture through its Chicago School design elements, featuring geometric patterns and structural innovations.
The National Register of Historic Places site maintains regular cemetery hours and includes interpretive materials about its architectural significance.
The limestone walls display non-repeating floral patterns, while the interior houses two burial slabs accompanied by mosaic floor and ceiling designs.
Location: Missouri
Inception: 1892
Architectural style: Chicago School
GPS coordinates: 38.68889,-90.22444
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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