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The mill that makes Saint Louis.
Our Story
Powell Hall. The Sheldon Concert Hall and Galleries. Missouri Athletic Club. The Ritz-Carlton. Gravois Planing Mill has touched them all—and countless other cherished cultural institutions and fine homes in St. Louis and beyond.
Since 1901, Gravois Planing Mill’s iconic facade has anchored the corner of Minnesota Ave and Juniata Street. But the mill itself has been furnishing landmarks and residences throughout the region for even longer, beginning in 1893—a full year before Saint Louis’ Union Station would welcome its first visitors from around the country.
Through the years, the craftsmen of Gravois Planing Mill have earned their reputation as masters of fine historic woodwork with a project list that includes Washington University, the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Missouri Botanical Gardens, and the homes of influential civic leaders like the former President of the New York Stock Exchange, among others.
Today, Gravois Planing Mill retains the spirit and space it has occupied for decades, and continues to restore historic landmarks while crafting future ones.
Since 1893
Discover a few of the standout moments in our 130+ year history.
Gravois Planing Mill is issued a building permit for its initial structure: a facility on the southwest corner of Arsenal Street and Gravois Ave, which costs just $1200.
The original Gravois Planing Mill structure isdestroyed in The Great Saint Louis Cyclone of 1896.
Gravois Planing Mill purchasesfacility at 3026 Juniata Street
Gravois Planing Mill begins the downtownMissouri Athletic Club project
Gravois Planing Mill furnishes the prestigious Indiana home of the President of the New York Stock Exchange, Mr. Emil Schram, with a fireplace mantle and cornices.
AutoCAD software is introduced for the first time, allowing draftsmen to digitally plan projects
Gravois Planing Mill begins offering in-house finishing services, providing clientele with a more complete end-to-end solution for custom woodworking.
Gravois Planing Mill completes several projects for Washington University, crafting wood wall paneling, doors, and more for Brauer Hall and Green Hall.
Gravois Planing Mill contributes to the expansion project for the St. Louis Art Museum, furnishing metal-clad reception and information desks for the East Wing, as well as the new restaurant’s bar and waitress station.
Gravois Planing Mill completes the first of many projects for OId Warson Country Club, featuring elaborate solid stile-and-rail raised paneling, as well as casework for the Trophy Room and bar.
Cardinals Nation, the landmark anchor of St. Louis’ Ballpark Village, which includes a multi-story restaurant and museum, taps Gravois Planing Mill for custom millwork. The team furnishes the restaurant’s wood bars and backbars, wood wall paneling, divider walls, and more.
The Missouri Athletic Club (West County) commissions Gravois Planing Mill to build out a new wood bar, with surrounding wood paneling, trim, and ceiling detailing.
Gravois Planing Mill purchases its first CNC machine, allowing for computer-aided milling, drilling andcutting for the first time.
Gravois Planing Mill assists with the landmark renovation of St. Louis Union Station, including the opening of St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.The team created the Grand Lobby Arch openings trim, a specialized storefront, and more.
The Missouri Botanical Garden partners with Gravois Planing Mill for its historic renovation. The team, which had previously assisted MOBOT with their 2017 restoration and addition, furnishes the dining room with wood paneling, portals, trim, and new cash and ticket counters.
As part of the highly anticipated opening of Casa Don Alfonso, the Ritz-Carlton Saint Louis partners with Gravois Planing Mill to craft a bar with custom metalwork details, as well as wood paneling, die walls, and custom doors for The Cigar Club. The Ritz-Carlton would go on to partner with Gravois Planing Mill again in 2024 for their lobby renovation.
Gravois Planing Mill begins work on the ambitious Powell Hall expansion and renovation, facilitating wood veneer paneling, radius doors, and more, including a notable rounded door for the bar area.
Energizer Park (formerly CityPark), St. Louis’ Major League Soccer stadium, taps Gravois Planing Mill to furnish Trespa casework, wood veneer paneling, laminate casework, and more.
Gravois Planing Mill is purchased by longtime draftsman Jeff Stahl and Jason Bridwell, continuing the mill’s 130+ year legacy.
The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries taps Gravois Planing Mill as part of the museum’s renovation of visitor spaces. The team furnishes a bar, ticket counter and reception desk, among other elements.
