Southwest Garden Neighborhood

Kingshighway Branch of the St. Louis Public Library

Kingshighway Branch of the St. Louis Public Library

The branch closed and underwent a full renovation in early 2000 and reopened on May 5, 2001. The most unique characteristic of this branch is likely its distinctive round structure complimented by the large picture windows facing Kingshighway and Southwest Avenue that allow for an abundance of natural light. It is a nice design that utilizes the atypical property lines to it's advantage.

The Southwest Garden Neighborhood

The Southwest Garden Neighborhood

Southwest Garden is really a tale of two neighborhoods. First is the area east of Kingshighway which is dominated by tree-lined streets with gorgeous multifamily properties. It is more similar to the Shaw neighborhood. The section west of Kingshighway seems very similar to the Hill. But it does have its own identity, .

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