Location
Botanical Heights is bounded on the west by the east side of Vandeventer curving around to the eastern boundary of 39th Street, and south to Interstate 44 at Lafayette. Developed from 1880 to 1930 as a mixed use neighborhood, Botanical Heights continues to be home to large distributing and manufacturing businesses, along with small businesses. Click here for a map of Botanical Heights.
Characteristics
Formerly known as McRee Town, since 2004 Botanical Heights has seen the construction of 125 new single family homes and townhomes. Additionally, a number of historic home rehabilitation projects are under way in the neighborhood. Residents appreciate the multi-cultural community and its close proximity to the Missouri Botanical Garden, Tower Grove Park, Cardinal Glennon Hospital, downtown St. Louis, Saint Louis University and Grand Center. The neighborhood is also convenient to bus lines, Metrolink and Interstate 44.
Botanical Heights Neighborhood Website