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The Art Deco-style greenhouse structure was designed to meet 3 major criteria: to minimize risk from hail, admit the greatest amount of sunlight, and minimize maintenance costs. The design was unconventional for the time. Unlike traditional greenhouses, all of the horizontal surfaces were metal rather than glass.

With its unconventional, cantilevered, vertical glass walls rising majestically 50 feet high, the Jewel Box opened in 1936 to national acclaim. The Post-Dispatch called the Art Deco-style structure, "the latest word in display greenhouses." Today it is an aged St. Louis treasure that has been restored to its former glory.

The Jewel Box is a historic glasshouse (greenhouse) and botanic garden in Forest Park. Built in 1936, the Art Deco structure was designed by the architect William C.E. Becker and constructed from iron and glass.

May 12, 2024 · The Jewel Box is a greenhouse made entirely of glass and metal, designed to house an exquisite collection of tropical plants and flowers. The Art Deco-style greenhouse was designed by city engineer William C. E. Becker and built by Robert Paulus Construction Co.

Sep 24, 2022 · Located at the intersection of Wells and McKinley Drives within the 1,293-acre Forest Park, this Art Deco greenhouse was designed by engineer William Becker and completed in 1936 with assistance from the Public Works Administration.

Apr 2, 2019 · After you've taken in the St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Science Center, and several museums, make time to visit the Jewel Box greenhouse and conservatory. The 50-foot glass walls and art deco design make a beautiful backdrop for the hundreds of …

Oct 15, 2024 · Discover the Jewel Box Greenhouse in St. Louis, a stunning Art Deco conservatory featuring exotic plants, vibrant flowers, and breathtaking architecture.

Oct 15, 2024 · Discover the Jewel Box in St. Louis, a stunning Art Deco greenhouse in Forest Park, offering breathtaking floral displays and a serene escape.

Referred to as the “jewel” of Forest Park, the Jewel Box was built by the city of St. Louis in 1936 and is listed on the National Historic Register. This art deco greenhouse was fully renovated in 2002, creating a modern, open-floor plan flooded with natural light.