What will we do with the giant empty hulk of the Railway Exchange Building? It seems that the age of the august department store in downtown is over, because, despite angry nostalgia when they close,…
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Camera Fundraiser a Success!
Due to the generous donations of numerous readers and friends, and due to the generous discounted price my friend gave me to buy his practically brand new camera, I have been able to purchase a…
Six Year Anniversary of Saint Louis Patina: The Inspiration of Ruins
I realized today, having just taught my Renaissance art class on Monday, that the Renaissance never would have happened if it had not been for the trauma of the collapse of the Roman Empire. There…
Announcing St. Louis Patina New Camera Campaign!
I need a new camera, but as many of you know, I do not have a job right now. If you could donate any amount to my Indiegogo campaign, I will be able to get…
Old Slave Cemetery
My family and I took a drive out to Old Slave Road and looked to see if we could find the slave cemetery at the heart of the recent controversy over changing to the name…
The Winkelmann Mansion’s Demolition: A Symbol of What is Wrong With St. Louis Leadership
We all knew the end was coming soon; when the news reports of angry neighbors bemoaning the precarious condition of the Winkelmann Mansion in its seriously damaged state began circulating, I knew that one of…
Reactivating Vacant Lots
This Saturday I drove by the vacant and burned out gas station owned by Paul McKee in North St. Louis. I’m not going to identify where it is, but many of you probably recognize it. …
Please Consider Attending This Conference
Dear Community Member, REGISTER TODAY! The St. Louis Association of Community Organizations (SLACO) is sponsoring the St. Louis Regional Neighborhoods Conference on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Harris-Stowe State University. In collaboration with the University…
My Presentation at PechaKucha Night #9 at the Contemporary Art Museum
Welcome (Back Again) to St. Louis Patina
After years of indecision, I have finally made the leap to a full-fledged site, leaving behind my old blog. As the weeks unfold, I will upgrade and improve this site to bring you the architectural…
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