A) Bi-State (Christian Peper) - 1898 707 N. First Street. As you walk along First Street you will notice four buildings built side by side. They were the home of Christian Peper Tobacco Company. The complex was erected in phases, one building at a time, with a total size exceeding 240,000 square feet. The southern most buildings are the headquarters of the Bi-State Development Agency, who occupy all five floors of offices. Shops and restaurants occupy the first and ground levels and the atrium offers a beautiful view of the Arch while you catch a bite to eat.

B) Cast Iron Building - 1855

712-714 N. Second Street. This mixed-use building features one of the most attractive cast iron facades in St. Louis.

C) Cherrick Building -1894 800-804 N. First Street. For over a century this building was utilized as a wholesale warehouse from which food products were distributed. In 1985 it was renovated into a mixed use development with office and retail. Its principal feature is the new structure addition which completes the southwest corner of the block.

D) Cutlery Factory - 1860 612 N. Second Street. This building was purchased by Henry Shaw shortly after it was built as a real estate investment and is one of the oldest buildings in the Landing. Constructed of handsome brick with heavy timber mill lining the interior, it has nicely designed stone trim with a rich cornice. One interesting interior aspect of the building is the 16 foot high, central load bearing partition, constructed of brick with wide arched openings. Today it’s the home of a restaurant and bar and several office tenants. Because the building was willed to Washington University with the stipulation that it never be sold, it required a court hearing to set aside the will and allow the owner to purchase the building.

E) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge - 1950 This bridge was built in 1950 by the City of East St. Louis as a toll bridge and was called the Veterans Bridge. When the free Poplar Street Bridge was opened in 1967, the Veterans Bridge began experiencing financial difficulties. In 1968, Veterans Bridge was renamed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge in honor of the slain civil rights leader. Unfortunately, the bridge kept deteriorating until a bi-state financing package costing over $24,000,000 was put together by civic and government leaders to renovate the bridge. In the Spring of 1989, the rebuilt bridge was reopened. In June of 1990, the lighting of the bridge was completed by the St. Louis Port Authority. It is now an important contributor to the transportation needs of the region and the ambiance of the historic St. Louis Riverfront.

F) Eads Bridge- 1874 Designed in 1867 by James B. Eads, and built under his direction, the bridge was dedicated on July 4, 1874. Although it is not the first bridge across the Mississippi, it is the oldest and the first to use steel extensively in the structure. The construction of the bridge dramatically shifted St. Louis’ industrial and transportation focus to railroads. The bridge spans the river in three graceful arches built 100 feet above the surface to allow for steamboat/barge traffic. Granite face piers support the two level structure which is designed to carry automobile traffic on the upper deck. Trains used the lower one until 1974. The Eads tracks and aligned tunnels running under downtown St. Louis is used by the MetroLink transportation system, which opened in 1993.

G) Feather Building - 1845 809 N. Second Street. Extensively renovated, the Feather Building now houses a popular restaurant and bar as well as offices. The star plates on the side of the building are connected to cast iron bars running through the floors which keep the brick walls from moving away from the structure. This building was given its name because at one time feather mattresses were manufactured here.

H) First Street Ironworks - 1890 716-720 N. First Street. First Street Ironworks was the location for the last machine shop in the Landing. This four story, 12,000 square foot, mid-19th century warehouse is one of the most historically exact renovations in the Landing. It now offers space for offices, restaurants and retail shops.

I) Greeley Building - 1880 618-624 N. Second Street. This building was built by Carlos S. Greeley as his grocery office and warehouse for $40,000. It is a five story building, divided into a rhythm of three, two, three bays. In 1980 the cast iron in the facade was re-exposed, with the removal of encased concrete, which was part of an earlier 20th century renovation plan. This exposed the original 19th century storefront.

J) Hoffman Brothers Produce Building - 1880 700 N. Second Street. From 1880 until the mid 1930’s this building was the headquarters for produce distribution throughout the community. After 1930 it was taken over by the Ferman Tent Company which evolved into the Wamser/Ferman Camping Company. Today it is a mixed use building with offices and restaurants. It has one of the most elaborate brick facades in St. Louis.

K) Landing Building -1900 720 N. Third Street. A pub called “Cafe Louie” was operated in this building by Jimmy Massucci, a founder of Gaslight Square. The pub is said to be the place where the name “Laclede’s Landing” came from. Massucci wanted this area to grow into a bigger and better Gaslight Square.

L) Levee House - 1900 6800 N. Third Street. This building is a Iater example of a simple faced brick laid in red colored mortar. The building was originally built in 1906 to serve as a commission house for Fred Bieser. It is one of the few large buildings remaining on Third Street and was formerly the Eagle Boat store, who occupied the space until 1956.

M) Mesker Park East side of Second Street. This quaint park was commissioned by Bill Martiz and Dave Mesker to honor Frank Mesker, whose business was metalworking and who had a great love for rivers. The park is a great place to sit down and eat or enjoy some peace and tranquility.

N) Moll’s Clock - 1921 N.E. Corner of N. Second and Morgan. Designed for the former well-known Bickle-Moll grocery, located at DeBaliviere and Delmar, its marvelous detail is accented with lions heads at each of its four corners. In 1978, Union Electric restored and dedicated the clock to Laclede’s Landing.

O) Muddy Waters - 1885 724 N. First Street. This building is a unique example of the use of the interior of 19th century building with a late 20th century exterior. The renovation of a new exterior, a second floor and public space has allowed for the introduction of multiple uses, thoroughly enhancing the economic integrity of the building.

P) Old Judge Coffee Building -1844 710 N. Second Street. This building was originally built for the offices and warehouses of the Scharff & Bernheimer Company for $30,000. Scharff & Bernheimer was one of the largest Mississippi River shipping firms. In 1918 the building was purchased by Old Judge Coffee and converted to a factory. At peak levels the company was producing over 3 million pounds of coffee per month in Laclede’s Landing. This five story brick building’s notable features include cast iron columns at street level and large lower windows giving way to smaller, but similar ones, on the second and third floors. Brick piers were added on the fourth floor and the glass was replaced on the fifth floor. Today, restaurants are on the street level and offices occupy the upper floors.

Q) Public Art 1. Missouri Tall Grass 2. Mystic Vessel Ascending 3. Loud Mouth Bass Band 4. Fun Ride 5. Lintels from the Levee House 6. Cast-iron Columns from old Riverfront Warehouse Building.

R) Raeder Place Building -1873 National Historic Landmark • 719-727 N. First Street. This six story, cast iron front building is located on the orginal site of the First Missouri Legislature on September 20, 1820. In 1873 Christian Peper purchased the property to house his tobacco company. The building is unique in its use of simple Victorian cast iron design to produce a large amount of window space and light in the building. As renovation of the Landing began, this building was renamed to honor tile architect, Frank Raeder. Located inside the building are two restaurants, offices and the Dental Health Theatre, the only one of its kind, offering a unique combination of entertainment and dental health education.

S) Schoelhorn-Albrecht Building 721 N. Second Street. This property was cleared in 1791 and was the site of the freeing of the first Mulatto slave, Esther. The building was constructed more than 120 years ago and is one for the oldest buildings in the Landing. Originally it was used by the Schoelhorn-Albrecht Machine Company, where they manufactured capstans for the Mississippi River barges. As you walk up Morgan Street towards Third Street, you will notice that the sidewalks are uneven, concealing a room underneath Morgan which was used to hide run- away slaves.

T) Switzer Building - 1874 612-624 N. First Street. Originally built in 1874 for the Excelsior Manufacturing Company, maker of the Charter Oak Stoves, the building later became the home of Switzer Candy. For years the sweet smell of the confectionery manufacturer was a trademark of the riverfront area. Switzer was one of the first participants in the redevelopment effort of Laclede’s Landing. In the late 1970’s they moved their plant to North Broadway. The five story, eight bay wide building is highlighted by pure brick and stone trim on the upper floors. The Switzer Building is currently under plans for a upscale commercial space.

U) Trader's Building - 1850 801-805 N. Second Street. During the period before the Civil War, Laclede’s Landing changed from small warehouses to large warehouses and manufacturing. The Trader’s Building is an example of the simple style large warehouse built before the Civil War. The low pitched roofs and double hung windows are interesting early features of the building. On the ground floor, the double doors are framed with iron. This feature is both decorative and functional, protecting the brick from damage when horse drawn vehicles backed up to load or unload. At one time this building was a whiskey warehouse. Now the building houses several office tenants.

V) Witte Building - 1905 707 N. Second Street. The Witte Hardware Company was founded in 1849 when Mr. Witte bought out Hilger Hardware. This warehouse with over 60,000 square feet of space was built for Witte Hardware and they occupied it until 1975. After a fire destroyed a separate office building the management of the Witte Hardware Company moved into the Old Judge Coffee Building and an elevated, closed walkway was built over Second Street connecting the two buildings. The walkway is now gone and the building has been completely renovated, housing a first-class restaurant on the first floor. The glass elevator and the open atrium levels offer appealing office space. The use of the original timber and steel structures for the corridors make this one of the best examples of historic renovation.