Update: The Spivey Building is still standing; see more posts here. Read an article about it here from the Riverfront Times.
A Blog detailing the beauty of St. Louis architecture and the buildup of residue-or character-that accumulates over the course of time.
Update: The Spivey Building is still standing; see more posts here. Read an article about it here from the Riverfront Times.
Chris’ story in an April issue of the RFT: http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2014/04/the_spivey_building_east_st_lo.php
From American Urbex, with more photos and links: http://americanurbex.com/wordpress/?p=218
When I mention the ESL of my youth to younger folk, it is hard for them to believe how vibrant and alive it was in the ’40s-’50s-’60s (although still a wee bit corrupt).
I did not grow up there, but had relatives who resided there.
This building amazes me!
Great photo!