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Granite City Art and Design District (GCADD) is an event venue at 1822 State St, Granite City, IL 62040. It is in Madison County, about 8 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 1822 State St, Granite City, IL 62040
- Phone
- (314) 565-2223
- County
- Madison County
- Highways
- Interstate 270, Interstate 255, Interstate 70, Interstate 55, Interstate 64, Route 3
- Distance
- about 8 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Granite City
Granite City is located in Madison County, Illinois, within the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Founded in 1896 by the Niedringhaus brothers as a planned company town, it grew around graniteware kitchen utensil manufacturing and steel production. The city has a rich history shaped by immigrant communities from Central and Eastern Europe, including Bulgarian and Armenian populations. Granite City lies in the fertile American Bottom plain along the Upper Mississippi River, near the Chain of Rocks Canal and Horseshoe Lake. Visitors can reach Granite City via several major highways, including Interstates 270, 255, 70, 55, and 64, or by rail through America's Central Port. The city is just eight miles from downtown St. Louis, making it easily accessible for travelers.
Getting there
- Highways
- Interstate 270, Interstate 255, Interstate 70, Interstate 55, Interstate 64, Route 3
- Rail and air
- Rail service is available through America's Central Port facilities.
- Nearest city
- St. Louis
Around Granite City
- Granite City Steel Works: A major industrial complex central to the city's economy and history.
- Wilson Park: Known as the heart of Granite City, featuring turn-of-the-20th-century homes.
- St. Joseph Catholic Church: Organized during the early 20th century to serve the immigrant community.
- Methody Bulgarian Church: Built for the large Bulgarian immigrant population in the Hungary Hollow area.
- Wilson Park: Central park area known for historic homes and community events.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Granite City Art and Design District (GCADD) located?
- Granite City Art and Design District (GCADD) is at 1822 State St, Granite City, IL 62040, in Madison County.
- How do I get to Granite City Art and Design District (GCADD)?
- Granite City is served by Interstate 270, Interstate 255, Interstate 70, Interstate 55, Interstate 64, Route 3. It is about 8 miles from St. Louis.
- What is there to see in Granite City?
- Places to see in Granite City include Granite City Steel Works, Wilson Park, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Methody Bulgarian Church, Wilson Park.
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