I can’t stress the importance of the survival of the former home of the Carmelites in Soulard. It’s a fantastic example of Neoclassical architecture in an ecclesiastic building.
I looked at the former Carmel of St. Joseph Monastery back in November of 2019. The front portal, which includes pilasters in the Tuscan order, features a rounded Roman archway front door.
The stone has now been painted white, probably to hide staining due to air pollution, particularly from coal smoke and also from nearby I-55.
The cornice of the attic is simple and Roman in proportion.
Hi, Chris– I am writing a brief biography of a young woman who entered the Carmel of St Joseph convent in 1922. I would like to include a photo of the monastery and would like your permission to use one of your photos of the building. I would be happy to send you a copy of the final document and, of course, credit your work. https://stlouispatina.com/former-carmel-of-st-joseph-monastery-revisited/
Thank you for considering!