Scottish Rite Cathedral (St. Louis)

Scottish Rite Cathedral
Location 3633 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri
Coordinates 38°38′13″N 90°14′01″W / 38.63707°N 90.23361°W / 38.63707; -90.23361Coordinates: 38°38′13″N 90°14′01″W / 38.63707°N 90.23361°W / 38.63707; -90.23361
Built 1924

The Scottish Rite Cathedral, at 3633 Lindell Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri, is a historic, significant building that was designed by architect William B. Ittner. It was completed in 1924. "A fine example of neo Classic style, the building has a frontage of 235 feet and is approached by a broad flight of steps. Its auditorium, which seats 3000 persons, is notable because no posts obstruct the view. Features are an extremely wide proscenium and a fine organ. The granite and limestone structure was erected at a cost of $2,000,000." [1][2]

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  1. ↑ St. Louis City Neighborhoods https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/archive/neighborhood-histories-norbury-wayman/midtown/lindellBlvd18.htm. Retrieved 3 August 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ About St. Louis http://aboutstlouis.com/local/buildings/scottish-rite-cathedral. Retrieved 3 August 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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