Wainwright Building

Wainwright Building

Built in 1891 and designed by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan, this 10-story red-brick office building is among the first skyscrapers in the world. Its steel frame and intricate terra cotta ornament in vertical bands emphasizes its height.

The building was named for local financier Ellis Wainwright, who commissioned the design.

Location

111 North Seventh Street
St. Louis, Missouri
USA

Getting There

Wainwright Building is accessible by public transportation such as bus and metro rail. The nearest metro station is the 8th and Pine MetroLink Station, which is served by the Red and Blue Lines. From there, it is just a short walk to the Wainwright Building. Additionally, several bus lines run through the downtown area and stop near the Wainwright Building.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Missouri that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.