The Central West End is a distinct neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. The Central West End stretches from midtown's western edge to the city's western border and includes Forest Park, the third largest urban park in the country with its outstanding array of free cultural institutions, and the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (the New Cathedral) which houses the largest collection of mosaics in the world. The Gateway Arch, shown here behind the Old Courthouse, is the most recognizable part of the St. ... Cathedral Basilica The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, generally known as the St. ...
The CWE's commercial district is mainly along Euclid and stretches from Forest Park to Delmar. Restaurants are primarily clustered in the Euclid/McPherson area, the Euclid/Laclede area and in Maryland Plaza. Unusual, elaborate turn-of-the-century lamp posts and cobblestone streets add to the atmosphere of this neighborhood which first grew in popularity with the coming of the 1904 World's Fair which was held in nearby Forest Park.
At the neighborhood's western border is Washington University and St. Louis University is near its eastern border. Washington University in St. ... Saint Louis University (SLU) is a private, co-educational Roman Catholic university in the United States. ...
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The CWE stretches from midtown's western edge to the city's western border and includes Forest Park, the third largest urban park in the country with its outstanding array of free cultural institutions, and the stunning Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (the New Cathedral) which houses the largest collection of mosaics in the world.
The Washington University campus on the CWE's western border continues to grow eastward with new buildings and parking garages being built in the CentralWestEnd, and on the main campus, new buildings for the engineering school are being added, and the art and architecture schools are being extended at Skinker and Forsyth.
The Byzantine and Romanesque Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis with its 227-foot green dome is the crowning jewel of the CentralWestEnd.
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