Est. 1819 · Built For Fashion®

Garment District®

History

Second only to New York

St. Louis has a rich history in the fashion industry. From the late 19th century until the end of World War II, the city was second only to New York in garment manufacturing.

Washington Avenue, affectionately called Wash Ave by locals, once claimed more shoe manufacturers than any other street in the world. In the mid-1950s the number of clothing manufacturers in St. Louis tripled, thanks in large part to the junior dress category, which got its start on Wash Ave.

Today it is a growing residential and mixed-use neighborhood, lined with hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes, wedding and event venues, co-working spaces, corporate headquarters and start-up offices.

What King does in the district

Property management

Placemaking and promoting public interest in the city’s creative fashion district, promoting business and tourism, and marketing the district to new residents, businesses, customers and visitors.

Brokerage

Apartment, office, restaurant, food service and retail rentals, leasing and management, plus leasing of destination locations for commercial and entertainment use.

Development

Development of real estate and placemaking for commercial, office, residential, shopping, restaurant, food service and entertainment establishments.

Parking

Hourly, daily and monthly parking on Wash Ave. Email bwaldrop@kingrealtyadvisors.com.

Garment District® properties