3558 Halliday Ave/2838 S. Grand Boulevard
Built:1909
Style: Mediterranean Revival
Architect: H. A. Volkmann
Neighborhood: Tower Grove East
City block:1446
On 1875 Compton and Dry map: no
On 1883 Hopkins Atlas: no
Historical significance: This building was built at the corner of Grand and Halliday in 1909. This was during the peak period of urban development in this area. What had been a country retreat at the edge of the city in the 19th century became a streetcar suburb, and later a major urban center at the turn of the 20th century. This building, which takes up most of the land on the corner lot, is an excellent example of how the neighborhood had changed. Dr. Robert Y. Henry, a physician, lived at the residence, and listed his address as 3558 Halliday, while his practice was in the same building, but had the address of 2838 S. Grand. The building, which is relatively large compared to many of its neighbors, had a mixed use purpose, despite looking like a single family home. Other people who practiced in this building in the 1910s and 1920s were Dr. Andrew Cleveland, a physician, Dr. George Gibson, a dentist, and Dr. Walter Wiedner, a dentist.
Architectural significance: This house was built in 1909 in the Mediterranean Revival style by H. A. Volkmann. It features the commonly used roof shingles from the time period for the Mediterranean Revival style, and also features several limestone details such as quoins on the sides at the second floor, and limestone lintels on the first floor. The building has classically inspired front entryways, both at the Grand entrance and the Halliday entrance.
