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Tower Grove East, St. Louis

Field	Value
name	Tower Grove East
type	Neighborhood of St. Louis
image_skyline	Church and Houses (8992522968).jpg
image_caption	Church and houses, Tower Grove East, June 2013
image_map	STL Neighborhood Map 25.PNG
map_caption	Location (red) of Tower Grove East within St. Louis
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	United States
subdivision_type2	State
subdivision_name2	Missouri
subdivision_type3	City
subdivision_name3	St. Louis
parts_type	Ward
parts_style	para
p1	7
leader_title	Alderman
leader_name	Alisha Sonnier
population_total	5,708
population_as_of	2020
population_footnotes
area_total_sq_mi	0.51
population_density_sq_mi	auto
postal_code_type	ZIP code(s)
postal_code	Parts of 63104, 63118
area_code_type	Area code(s)
area_code	314
website	stlouis-mo.gov

Tower Grove East is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. The Tower Grove East neighborhood is bordered by Shenandoah Avenue to the north, Nebraska Avenue to the east, Gravois Avenue to the south, and south Grand Boulevard to the west.

The neighborhood is so named because it partially borders (across Grand Boulevard) the east entrance of Tower Grove Park. The land of Tower Grove Park was deeded to the city in 1868 as a gift by Henry Shaw, the owner of much of the surrounding land, including what is now the Missouri Botanical Gardens. The park also lends its name to the near neighborhood of Tower Grove South. Tower Grove Park lends much culture and activity to the neighborhood, with its annual festivals, farmers' markets, and activities.

The neighborhood also includes many businesses on South Grand Avenue, a popular area of restaurants, nightlife, and shopping. Within the neighborhood itself are many restaurants, a community garden, churches, schools, and the Stray Dog Theatre.

History

The owners and builders in the early days of Tower Grove East were, for the most part, siblings, cousins, and extended family members of the prominent German Americans living in Compton Heights. Thus, architectural trends originating in Compton Heights and Flora Place influenced the designs of homes on South Compton, Shenandoah, and several other residential avenues. Like Tower Grove Heights, these residences were built on the four-square plan. The typical house is a pyramid or hipped roof on a two-story cube. Often, a pressed brick or limestone course separates the stories. The original developers then varied the theme through detailed choices. Attention was focused on the entry, cornice, and windows. Buyers would often choose the architectural elements from pattern books that illustrated multiple styles of windows, doors, stairways, and fireplace mantels. The often austere exterior facades typically hide a wealth of richly designed entries with carved fretwork; built-in hall benches, mirrors, and bookcases; wood paneling; stained-glass windows; and elaborate staircases.

Demographics

In 2020, Tower Grove East's racial makeup was 55.6% White, 28.9% Black, 5.0% Asian, 5.3% Latino or Hispanic, 8.2% Mixed Race, and 0.1% Native American.

Education

: Tower Grove East is home to a number of schools:**

Fanning Middle School
McKinley Classical Junior Academy
Eagle College Prep
Roosevelt High School
Shenandoah Elementary School
South City Open Studio and Gallery for Children

References

[https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/planning/research/documents/2020-census-neighborhood-results.cfm 2020 Census Neighborhood Results]
link. (2009-06-26)
(June 2024). "Events from June 20 – July 9 – Tower Grove Farmers Market".
"Tower Grove East Statistics".
"Neighborhood Census Data".
"City of St. Louis - Neighborhood Population & Demographics Census 2020 P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data Release".
[http://www.towergroveeast.org/schools.aspx TGE: Schools] {{Webarchive. link. (2009-06-26)

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