Willkommen to Baden: A New Time, A New Place

          The Baden neighborhood is bounded by the city limits on the North, Calvary Avenue on the South, the Wabash-Norfolk-Western Rail Road on the Southwest, and Hall Street on the East. The Baden neighborhood has a distinctly German flavor. From the Willkommen and Dankeschoen signs at the southern entrance of the neighborhood, to the charming brick cottages and bungalows, the German influence is quite evident. Although there was a period of decline, there has always been a strong sense of community. Recent efforts through the streetscape project along Broadway and scattered site housing developments demonstrate that Baden is on its way to being a thriving community again.

Places of Interest

Baden Elementary School
          The mission of Baden School is to affirm that every child can and will learn in a caring and supportive environment. At Baden, we are bullish on basics! Baden School is the home to over 300 of the finest students, staff and community members in the city of St. Louis. Our students range from PreSchool through fifth grade. Our mascot is the Baden Bulldog.

Baden Public Library
          The Baden neighborhood has been blessed with a local library branch. A variety of services are offered that benefit residents of all ages.

Freedom Crossing
Hickey Park
Nance Elementary School
          The mission of Earl Nance Sr. Elementary School is to establish, organize, assess, and support a caring and safe environment for life-long learning where every student has the opportunity and is motivated to achieve his or her highest potential both academically and socially. Nance School opened in September 2002 and is currently the newest elementary school in the St. Louis Public Schools District. The modern new building houses preschool and grades kindergarten through five.

Community Organizations

          Several churches of different denomination are located in this area, reflecting the diversity of the population. Groups such as the Baden Improvement Association and the Near North Side Neighborhood Action Association provide venues for residents to learn more about their community. North 7 Star Revitalization Corporation has been spearheading the efforts to bring in new housing while the St. Louis North Business Association has worked to provide a networking atmosphere for local business owners.

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