Historian and author Thomas C. Danisi, a resident of the Lafayette Square neighborhood since 1975, is the premier expert on Antoine Soulard and his contribution to the events surrounding the Louisiana Purchase and the transformation of Upper Louisiana into U.S. territory. Danisi recently completed the writing of a manuscript titled High Destiny: The Biography of Meriwether Lewis. Following is a link to a relevant, illustrated article titled "The Commonfields of St. Louis and Residences." It details the early development of the areas now occupied by Soulard, Lafayette Square and some adjoining neighborhoods up to the time of the Civil War. (People Productions photo by Clark Rowley)

History buffs and folks looking for some moderate exercise, as well as those curious about the Soulard Historic District, are invited to participate in a walking tour of the neighborhood. Provided will be discussions of architectural characteristics and insights into the people who built and lived in early Soulard. The charge is $10 per person for a two hour tour, minimum $20 per tour. Reservations required, minimum 24 hours advanced notice. Comfortable shoes are suggested and participants should bring a water bottle. For additional information, please e-mail Madame Chouteau at showvillage@yahoo.com. All proceeds are used to increase security in the neighborhood. Tours begin and end at the Soulard Farmers' Market, unless otherwise discussed.

Benton Park, the western neighbor of Soulard

Gentry's Landing - downtown apartment living

Lafayette Square, a nearby neighborhood

Mad Art Gallery, located in Soulard

Pets in the City, located at 1919 S. 12th Street

Piano tuning, repairs, the vocation of Soulard homeowner Bernard Haggerty

St. Louis University School of Medicine, a regional asset

Trinity Lutheran Church, located in Soulard

Washington University in St. Louis, a regional asset

The Soulard neighborhood is defined by the space between I-55 and South 7th Street/South Broadway from just north of the Soulard Farmers' Market to several blocks south of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery.

Mapquest map of Soulard and surrounding areas. The red star at the intersection of Menard and Russell is in the approximate center of the neighborhood.

Architect Philip Durham, right, discusses a design problem with Greg Worley at Studio Durham, a Soulard business located in a converted, century-old warehouse. Interior design, planning and landscape architecture, urban design and other specialized design skills are provided. (People Productions photo by Clark Rowley)

Map of boundaries of Soulard Historic District

Standards, Historic District Ordinance, Historic District Map, Links

Historic Background of Soulard including Locale & Typography, Land Divisions, Soulard Market, Ethnic Growth, Architecture, Churches, Schools, Industrial and Commercial, Transit, Present Conditions and Bibliography

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