It never ceases to amaze me that the fortunes of a neighborhood can be so finite across ward boundaries, as they are in the Central West End. Look at these houses; they would go for…
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Washington Avenue, Central West End
The Majestic, 1961-2014
A Disheartening Sight, Revisited
Almost a year since the last time I photographed it, the house at Cook and Whittier is holding on.
Old Jewish Hospital Demolition Continues
I’ve been surprised how long it’s been taking to tear down the old Jewish Hospital; I suppose they have to be more careful since it’s in such a high traffic area. But it’s left some…
Jewish American Memorial, Forest Park
Completed in 1956 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the arrival of members of the Jewish faith in New Amsterdam, the Jewish Tercentenary Monument by Kurt Perisee. The various figures represent the “Four Freedoms,” which…
Frank P. Blair Memorial, Forest Park
Frank Preston Blair worked with Nathaniel Lyon to secure the arms at the Arsenal in 1861, and went on to a successful career fighting for the Union in the Civil War. He also was a…
Lyon Park
To say Lyon Park is forgotten is an understatement. Other than some softball leagues who play there in the summer, I have never really seen anyone there when I go by. But the memorial to…
Gothic Revival Church, Holly Hills Boulevard
Does anyone know the original name of this church? It was certainly not originally the New Testament Christian Church. It is one of the most unique Gothic Revival churches in the city of St. Louis,…
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The New McRee Town, Botanical Heights
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