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Garavelli’s Restaurant

Garavelli’s Restaurant History • Deconstruction

Garavellis

Location: 5701 DeGiverville Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri
Date of Construction: 1926
Date of Demolition: 1987
Architects: Corrubia & Henderson

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