1954 Map of Webster Groves

About this map

The sprawling suburbs of south St Louis and Webster Groves are captured in the mid-1950s, a period of intensive residential expansion and institutional growth. The landscape is defined by the River Des Peres Drainage Channel and a dense network of major thoroughfares including Lindbergh Blvd and Gravois Rd. To the southeast, the historic Jefferson Barracks sits alongside the Mississippi River, near the National Cemetery and the industrial activity of Luxemburg. Significant educational and religious grounds such as the St Louis Preparatory Seminary, Kenrick Seminary, and Webster College provide substantial green spaces amidst the encroaching residential blocks. The survey also preserves the layout of established parks and landmarks like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Tower Grove Park, offering a detailed view of the region's mid-century civic architecture and transportation infrastructure.