Envelope

Name/Title

Envelope

Entry/Object ID

2026.1.13

Scope and Content

An empty envelope addressed to the Building Committee of the Scottish Rite Cathedral of St. Joseph, Missouri, from Mr. Eugene Westheimer, Esq. The envelope has a printed message: "Abercrombie Stone CO. St. Joseph, Mo. 1403 South Ninth Street.

Context

"The Building Committee of the Scottish Rite Cathedral" refers in part to Edmond Jacques Eckel. Eckel was one of the most prolific architects in the city of St. Joseph’s history. He was part of several architectural firms and designed some of the city’s most iconic buildings. Abercrombie Stone CO. was a local business located at 1403 South Ninth Street.

Collection

St. Joseph Architecture

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

E. J. Eckel, Architect, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY, Abercrombie & Co.

Related Places

Place

City

St. Joseph

State/Province

Missouri