University City, Residential city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
University City spans 5.90 square miles of land area and features tree-lined streets with a combination of residential neighborhoods and commercial districts.
Edward Gardner Lewis established University City in 1906, developing it as a model city inspired by the urban planning principles of the time.
The Center of Creative Arts provides national-level dance training programs while the Delmar Loop district contains numerous restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues.
The city operates under a mayor-council form of government and maintains multiple parks, including the 85-acre Heman Park with recreational facilities.
The Magazine Building, which now serves as City Hall, stands as one of the initial structures built during the city's early development phase.
Location: St. Louis County
Elevation above the sea: 161 m
Website: http://www.ucitymo.org/
Website: http://ucitymo.org
GPS coordinates: 38.66390,-90.32816
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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