Tax Credit Battle Almost Over -- For Now
The Missouri General Assembly's session ends on Friday. So far, no proposals to change tax credit programs have been taken up this week in the Senate or House. There may be a last-minute push in the...
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Free Screening of "Beyond the Motor City" on Monday
"The old system hasn't died, and the new system hasn't been born yet," says one of the subjects in Beyond the Motor City. He's talking about urban transportation. Beyond the Motor City is a critical...
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Saturday: Preservation Month Party
As this year's Historic Preservation Month winds down, it's time to celebrate!What: Anti-Wrecking Ball: Soulard Stable HootenannyWhere: Stahl Stable, 2412 Menard StreetWhen: 8:00 p.m. this Saturday,...
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A (Legitimate) Look Inside of the Clemens House
On Sunday, Landmarks Association of St. Louis wrapped up its annual Preservation Week with a tour of the James Clemens, Jr. House at 1849 Cass Avenue in St. Louis Place. That's right -- Landmarks...
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Some Frame Houses in the Ville
The Ville has lost plenty of buildings in the last fifty years, but remarkably many frame houses remain from early development. Still, the frame houses don't last long when abandoned. The photograph...
View ArticleFairfax House, Rock Hill Presbyterian Church, Route 66 Bridge Make Statewide...
This week, Missouri Preservation announced its 2010 Most Endangered Properties list. St. Louis area listings are the Route 66 Bridge over the Meramec River as well as the adjacent Fairfax House and...
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Sneak Peak at St. Louis Brick Film Saturday
This Just In: Bill Streeter will be screening a two-minute clip from his anticipated upcoming film Brick by Chance and Fortune this Saturday at the "Anti-Wrecking Ball: Soulard Stable...
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View from St. Louis Centre's Washington Avenue Skybridge, 1988
Reader David Schroth sent me this photographs taken by his father, Philip Schroth, on September 1, 1988. The photograph was taken from the Washington Avenue skybridge at St. Louis Centre, and shows a...
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Scenes from Downtown, 1988 and 1989
Here are photographs of downtown St. Louis taken in 1988 and 1989 by Philip Schroth (1913-2001). Schroth's son David kindly shared these with me. Philip Schroth captured downtown at a period of both...
View ArticleSt. Louis Centre Skybridge Coming Down
At about 5:05 p.m., wreckers from Environmental Operations Incorporated made first contact between the wrecking ball and the Washington Avenue skybridge between the old St. Louis Centre mall and the...
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Soulard Stable Hootenanny Boosts Preservation Efforts
Last night's historic preservation benefit, the Anti-Wrecking Ball's Soulard Stable Hootenanny, was a success -- at least judging from the money raised and the good time had by all. There's something...
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Have You Seen These Interior Pediments?
Photograph by Landmarks Association of St. Louis, 1982.Have you seen this lovely dentillated pediment? It once was the crown of a door casing inside of the first floor hall of the James Clemens, Jr....
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Interview: Why Residents Want the Fox Park Local Historic District Expanded
On Monday the Preservation Board granted preliminary approval to a proposed expansion of the Fox Park Local Historic District (local historic districts explained here) in south city. The proposal was...
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Why Save This Building?
This two-story reinforced concrete industrial building stands on N. 25th Street just north of Sullivan Avenue in St. Louis Place. It is owned by Northside Regeneration LLC. Beyond some concrete block...
View ArticleTour Southwest Garden by Bike
Saturday, June 5, 10 am to 12 noon, Architectural Tour by Bicycle of Southwest Garden Neighborhood, led by architectural historian Lynn Josse. Meet at the Southwest Garden office, 4950 Southwest Ave,...
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Saint Louis is Ready for This
by Jeff VinesWhile your editor is traveling, I turn over the blog to my dear friend Jeff Vines of STL-Style.com to keep the conversation going. Jeff and I were in Philadelphia together for the...
View ArticleThe Untold Story of the Gateway Arch
by Rick RosenOver the course of a century a community took shape on the riverfront in St. Louis. At the same time, what happened in that community shaped the history of the nation. Finally, as those...
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Park Service Offering Bike Tours of the North Riverfront Trail
Via the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the The National Park Service is offering free ranger-led bike tours of the North Riverfront Trail this summer. The North Riverfront Trail passes through...
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Murphy Residence Listed in National Register
On May 10, the National Park Service listed in the Joseph and Ann Murphy Residence at 7901 Stanford Avenue in University City in the National Register of Historic Places. The Murphy Residence, owned by...
View ArticleFriends of the San Luis Not Appealing Ruling; Legislative Change Needed
Today's press release from the Friends of the San Luis (for which I serve as president):While the Friends of the San Luis had hoped for a ruling by the Court of Appeals that would have affirmed the...
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'27 Tornado Survivors on Montgomery Street
I have long admired the group of four narrow-faced, one-story houses on the 3000 block of Montgomery Street. Located on a little wedge between Garrison and Coleman streets, the four houses seem to...
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Old Stix Baer & Fuller Building Re-Emerging
The spirit of John Mauran might be pleased to float down Washington Avenue nowadays. With demolition of the St. Louis Centre skybridge comes the first clear view of the Washington Avenue elevation of...
View ArticleVillain Plots to Melt All of the Brick in St. Louis
The annual frenzy of the 48 Hour Film Project is over, and I am catching up on submissions. One of interest to readers is the Thomas Crone-directed Tales of Templar, in which a villain plots to melt...
View ArticleApartment Therapy Looks at a Ridgewood Ranch
Now Apartment Therapy casts its keen eye toward St. Louis' Ridgewood subdivision, located in suburban Crestwood. The specific subject is the delightfully rejuvenated ranch home of Nathan and Hannah...
View ArticleUpdate Your Links and Feeds, This Blog Has Moved
Since June 21, Ecology of Absence has had a new home, at www.preservationresearch.com.Please update your links and feeds and keep reading. I appreciate your support!
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