National Register of Historic Places

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Building

Also known as Old Post-Dispatch Building; Centennial Building

On the National Register since 200026 years

Late 19th and Early 20th Century American MovementsListed 2000St. Louis

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About St. Louis Post-Dispatch Building

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Building, at 1139 Olive St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 11, 2000. The Register lists it for its commerce and communications, at the local level. It describes its style as Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements, as it does for 70 other Missouri listings. 47 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric building in Missouri, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 39 MB · National Archives↗

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1139 Olive St., St. Louis · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements.

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Questions about St. Louis Post-Dispatch Building

Is St. Louis Post-Dispatch Building on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 11, 2000 (Register number 00000015).

Is St. Louis Post-Dispatch Building a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Christ Church Cathedral, 0.1 miles away.

Can you visit St. Louis Post-Dispatch Building?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of St. Louis Post-Dispatch Building?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 39 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63820972 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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