Pennsylvania Avenue Historic District, East St. Louis

Name: Pennsylvania Avenue Historic District
Address: East St. Louis, United States

#6 among attractions in East St. Louis

Interesting neighbourhood, Georgian architecture

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The Pennsylvania Avenue Historic District is a residential historic district located on the 1000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in East St. Louis, Illinois. The district includes four houses as well as the sites of two demolished homes. The historic district was once a prestigious area of the city known as "Quality Hill", and it contained well-built homes designed in popular architectural styles. However, East St. Louis entered a severe decline due to the loss of its industry, racial discrimination, and a corrupt and mismanaged city government. The historic district suffered the same fate as the city; the district is marked by vacant lots and abandoned buildings, and all but one of the houses had been vacated or demolished by the 1970s. ()

Coordinates: 38°37'42"N, 90°8'39"W

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East St. Louis (Olivette Park)East St. Louis United States

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Pennsylvania Avenue Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gateway Arch, Museum of Westward Expansion, Gateway Motorsports Park, Old Cathedral.

2.2 miW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Observation decks and towers
Gateway Arch, St. Louis
57 min walk • The Gateway Arch stands as an iconic monument in St. Louis, Missouri, symbolizing the westward expansion of the United States and serving as a poignant memorial to the pioneers who shaped the nation's destiny. At 630 feet (192 meters), this stainless steel structure is...
2.2 miW
Memorial park with an iconic landmark
Museum of Westward Expansion, St. Louis
57 min walk • The Museum of Westward Expansion in St. Louis is a place that transports its visitors back in time to discover the history and heritage of the American West. It is located beneath the famous Gateway Arch – a monument commemorating the pioneering spirit of Americans...
1.6 miN
Racetrack, Sport venue, Sport
Gateway Motorsports Park, East St. Louis
42 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Madison, Illinois, just a stone's throw from the bustling city of East St. Louis, lies the adrenaline-fueled world of Gateway Motorsports Park. A mecca for car racing enthusiasts, this premier racing facility offers a high-octane experience for...
2.3 miW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Old Cathedral, St. Louis
60 min walk • The Old Cathedral, officially named the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, is a historic church located in the heart of downtown St. Louis, Missouri. This revered landmark stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and its early history as a...
2 miW
Historic 19th-century steel-truss bridge
Eads Bridge, St. Louis
51 min walk • Spanning the mighty Mississippi River, the Eads Bridge stands as a testament to the innovative spirit of St. Louis, United States. Completed in 1874, this combined road and railway bridge was the first to use true steel in its construction and the longest arch bridge...
2.4 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, St. Louis
60 min walk • The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is a beacon of economic education and financial insight, nestled in the heart of downtown St. Louis, Missouri. As one of twelve regional Reserve Banks within the Federal Reserve System, it plays a crucial role in the nation's...
2 miW
Bridge
Martin Luther King Bridge, St. Louis
52 min walk • The Martin Luther King Bridge in St. Louis, Missouri, is a cantilever truss bridge of about 4,000 feet in total length across the Mississippi River, connecting St. Louis with East St. Louis, Illinois.
2.2 miW
Bridge
Poplar Street Bridge, St. Louis
57 min walk • The Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge, formerly known as the Bernard F. Dickmann Bridge and popularly as the Poplar Street Bridge or PSB, completed in 1967, is a 647-foot-long deck girder bridge across the Mississippi River between St. Louis, Missouri, and East St. Louis, Illinois.
1.5 miW
Fountain
Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park, St. Louis
38 min walk • Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park is a park on the east side of the Mississippi River in East St. Louis, Illinois, directly across from the Gateway Arch and the city of St. Louis, Missouri. Its major feature is the Gateway Geyser, a fountain that lifts water up to 630 feet.
2.2 miW
Hotel casino, Nightlife, Casino
Lumière Place, St. Louis
57 min walk • Lumière Place is a casino hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. It is owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
2.4 miW
Beaux-Arts architecture
Mississippi Valley Trust Company Building, East St. Louis
61 min walk • The Mississippi Valley Trust Company Building is a historic building in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

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Which popular attractions are close to Pennsylvania Avenue Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Majestic Theatre, St. Louis (19 min walk), Blair Historic District, Belleville (21 min walk), Spivey Building, St. Louis (21 min walk).