Rock Solid

Rock Solid (HM2AYD)

Location: St. Louis, MO 63102
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 37.486', W 90° 11.035'

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The Old Rock House was built using rocks from the riverbank. Originally built as a warehouse, it later became a sail loft making covers for wagons going west. After other evolutions, the Rock House became a bar and nightclub. The club drew crowds of people wanting to hear Blues music played by African-American musicians. When the National Park Service dismantled the Old Rock House to make room for train tunnels in 1959, it was the oldest building in St. Louis.
Warehouse (early 1800s)
Manuel Lisa, a successful fur trader, built the Rock House as a warehouse in 1818.
Sail Loft (1840s to 1860s)
Settlers picked up canvas to cover their wagons before heading west.
Service (Late 1800s to early 1900s)
Several businesses served sailors working along the river.
Hostel (1920s)
A restaurant with a hostel for African-American dockworkers.
Blues House (1930s)
A bar and nightclub featured African-American performers.
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HM NumberHM2AYD
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Placed ByNational Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, August 30th, 2018 at 2:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 745154 N 4278900
Decimal Degrees38.62476667, -90.18391667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 37.486', W 90° 11.035'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 37' 29.16" N, 90° 11' 2.1" W
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Area Code(s)314, 618
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 50 N Leonor K Sullivan Blvd, St. Louis MO 63102, US
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