Site of Grace Van Studiford House - Overland, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 41.970 W 090° 21.274
15S E 730056 N 4286752
House burnt down, and her names is Grace Van Studdiford
Waymark Code: WMMAGE
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Geo Ferret
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County of marker: St. Louis County
Locatio of marker: 8915 Lackland Rd., Overland
Marker erected by: Overland Historical Society

Marker text:

SITE OF
GRACE VAN STUDIFORD
HOUSE
1904
Grave Van Studiford, [sic] a celebrated Opera Singer, lived in the two-story mansion fondly referred to as "At Lasta Place." The home was destroyed by fire in 1920, but the original caretaker's house is part of an enlarged home located at 8907 Sycamore Ct. just north of the house on Midland ws the "Van Studiford Trolly Station".

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History of Mark:
"Charles Van Studdiford, member of one of St. Louis' oldest families, was sued for divorce to-day by Grace Van Studdiford, the comic opera star. The petition briefly recited the date of the couple's marriage and the day in May, 1908, when Mrs. Van Studdiford alleged her husband deserted her." ~ New York Times

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