Skinker-DeBaliviere

The Skinker DeBaliviere Neighborhood, a beautiful neighborhood with tree-lined streets and brick residences, is within walking distance of Washington University, Forest Park, and the University City Loop. The neighborhood was designated a Local Historic District by the City of St. Louis in 1978, and the private subdivision of Parkview is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A major attraction for homeowners is the great diversity of housing in Skinker DeBaliviere. Ranging from historic single-family homes on quiet private and public streets, to newly constructed town homes in Kingsbury Square, the neighborhood offers a wide selection of housing options. Nearly all homes include spacious rooms, and most are ornamented with the exquisitely detailed millwork, art glass and fireplace mantles of the early 20th century style. Skinker DeBaliviere is home to variety of diverse cultural and ethnic community festivals and intellectual activities centered at Washington University and in Forest Park. This cultural diversity is also evident in the shops, restaurants and businesses which line Skinker, DeBaliviere and Delmar, and the nearby University City Loop.