The Forest Park Jewel Box
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Title
The Forest Park Jewel Box
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Photograph - Photography
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When the Jewel Box was dedicated in 1936, crowds flocked to experience its magnificent Art Deco design. The structures unique construction of cantilevered glass supported by arched steel beams proved to be a ground breaking technical achievement. In 1938, a hailstorm broke 1000 panes of glass in Forest Park’s greenhouses but not one in the Jewel Box.
Although most commonly referred to as the Jewel Box, this Forest Park greenhouse is more formally known as the St. Louis Floral Conservatory or the City of St. Louis Floral Display House.
It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Copyright 2018 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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August 6th, 2018
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