Legacy of Lions, History of University City, MO

University City, Missouri, is an exceptional suburban community. It was founded in 1906 by Edward Gardner Lewis, who built an honest-to-God temple of Karnak, installed the biggest searchlight in the world on top of his publishing headquarters, & placed two handsome lions atop the city's monumental gates. Lewis created a grand Beaux Arts style plaza, a famous art pottery, advanced designs for subdivisions, & the headquarters of an adventurous feminist movement. He also went bankrupt, & later went to prison, but his accomplishments set the pattern for the city's development. Progressive ideas later put to practice were a city master plan in 1922 & a public accommodations ordinance in 1960, as the city became racially integrated. An extraordinary collection of writers, painters & musicians live & work here. A music conservatory, university, library & many parks are all community amenities. The record of this remarkable city is described in LEGACY OF LIONS. Available also in paperback, $12.00 (ISBN 0-9606674-1-5). Monographs on three University City neighborhoods may also be ordered: UNIVERSITY HILLS, $2.50 (ISBN 0-9606674-2-3); AMES PLACE, $4.50 (ISBN 0-9606674-3-1); & LINDEN-KINGSBURY, $5.00 (ISBN 0-9606674-4-X); from The Historical Society of University City, 6701 Delmar, University City, MO 63130.Harris, NiNi is the author of 'Legacy of Lions, History of University City, MO', published 1981 under ISBN 9780960667406 and ISBN 0960667407.