Saint Louis University Museum of Art
| Company type | University museum |
|---|---|
| Industry | Art museum |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | St. Louis , United States |
| Owner | Saint Louis University |
| Website | www |
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Template:Infobox historic site The Saint Louis University Museum of Art serves as the official art museum affiliated with Saint Louis University.[1] Situated at 3663 Lindell Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri, the facility is also recognized by the name Doris O'Donnell Hall.[1]
Architecture
Constructed in the Beaux-Arts style, the structure features a raised basement composed of rusticated limestone and is topped with a steeply pitched mansard roof.[1] The façade facing south is arranged in three parts, with the central section highlighted by Ionic columns and a corbelled entablature.[1] On either side, there are tall casement windows framed by limestone and decorative wall dormers.[1]
History
Completed in 1900, this four-story edifice initially served as the home for the St. Louis Club, an institution established in 1878.[2] The building’s chief architect was Arthur Dillon from the New York firm Friedlander and Dillon.[1]
During its tenure as the St. Louis Club, the building witnessed numerous significant events. In 1902, it hosted Prince Henry of Prussia during his visit to St. Louis.[2] Considerable planning for the 1904 World's Fair took place within its walls. Additionally, several U.S. Presidents including Cleveland, McKinley, Taft, Roosevelt, Wilson, and Harding have visited the site.[1]
Following a fire in 1925, ownership transferred to the F. W. Woolworth Company, which repurposed the building into office space serving as its regional headquarters.[3] In 1992, Saint Louis University acquired the property from alumnus Dr. Francis O'Donnell Jr., initially utilizing it for academic purposes before converting it into a museum in 1998.[1] The hall is named Doris O'Donnell Hall to honor Dr. O'Donnell’s mother, who had a long-standing career with the university.[1] This building holds status as a historic landmark designated by the city of St. Louis.[1]
Permanent collection and previous exhibitions
By April 2022, the museum's permanent collection comprised 241 artworks, featuring pieces by artists such as Achille Perilli, Adam Emory Albright, Anton Heyboer, and Salvador Dalí. Over time, the museum has hosted exhibitions presenting the creations of Leon Bronstein, Tennessee Williams, Leo Ray, and Edward Boccia.
See also
- Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, an additional art institution located nearby
- Delaware History Museum, a museum also situated in a former Woolworth's store
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 "About SLUMA". St Louis University. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Head, Idress (1909). Historical and interesting places of Saint Louis. pp. 111–113. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ↑ Lossos, David A. (November 9, 2005). St. Louis (Then & Now). Arcadia Publishing. p. 96. ISBN 978-1439632772.
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