"Audit the Fed!" I usually try to keep politics out of my reviews, but that one slipped through…read more
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis was established in 1914 as one of twelve regional banks created under the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. It serves as the headquarters of the Eighth Federal Reserve District. At the time, Saint Louis was the fourth largest city in the United States. The district includes all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.
The building itself is a neoclassical design, completed in 1925. It features granite from Minnesota and limestone from Indiana, with symbolic eagles and ornamental stonework that reflect its role as a pillar of financial stability. The exterior is clad in Rockville granite and Bedford limestone, giving it a stately and enduring presence.
Unfortunately, I was only able to view the exterior. The building is only open during regular business hours, and that includes the St. Louis Fed's Economy Museum, which offers public exhibits on monetary policy and financial literacy.
Just a reminder: the Federal Reserve Bank is neither federal nor a bank.
[Review 1168 of 2025 - 434 in Missouri - 24721 overall]