Robert J. Moore Jr.

Robert J. Moore Jr. is a Senior Lecturer at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in architectural heritage and historical preservation. He is also a retired public historian with 40 years of service at the National Park Service, contributing to sites like Gettysburg and Sagamore Hill.

• Education
  • BFA, Syracuse University
  • MA & PhD in History, Washington University in St. Louis (dissertation: British influences on Theodore Roosevelt)

Moore’s research spans St. Louis architectural history, French Colonial heritage, Native American art, African American heritage, conservation, and the Progressive Era. His work connects cultural narratives with spatial and visual analysis.

His publications emphasize St. Louis history, Lewis and Clark Expedition, and preservation practices, often blending interdisciplinary methods across history, urban studies, and art. He has authored eight books, including studies on the Gateway Arch and Native American portraiture.