There is so much good happening in Old North, but there are still houses that haven’t been saved yet.
Tag: Old North St. Louis
Times Are Changing
Bob’s Quality “Crackhouse” Market finally bit the dust. I see little evidence of any historic or noteworthy portions of the building needing to be saved. It is being replaced by a Family Dollar, which is being embraced by the community that currently has no place to shop in walking distance–which is the only way many…
Demolished, Old North St. Louis
I was wondering what would happen to this building on the northern edge of Old North St. Louis. Rumor is that it was actually rehabbed back in the 1980s. Guess I know what’s going to happen to it.
Second Empire Beauty, Old North
Down a side street, and partially hidden by trees, is one of the most intriguing examples of the two story “micromansion,” as Rob Powers christened them many years ago. But this one is special, as it has an marble or other stone ashlar front facade, like you’d see in Lafayette Square or along St. Louis…
Two Little Houses, Old North
I think these little guys have so much potential. It would be perfect for an artist, who could live in one house, and have a studio in the other, and the alley house could serve as a rental property. You know, sort of like how these houses were designed originally. As incomes continue to stagnate…
Streetscapes, South of St. Louis Avenue, Old North
There are so many beautiful buildings that could be rehabbed on the southern end of the neighborhood. Hopefully help will come soon.
Streetscapes North of St. Louis Avenue, Old North
Sometimes it’s fun just to walk the streets of Old North and marvel at how much work has been done. I’d love to see it in twenty years.
Fourteenth Street Mall, Now Crown Square, Revisited
I returned in the winter of 2022 and many other times. Years after its renovation, the former 14th Street Mall is still looking good. More spaces are occupied by art galleries, and the beauty of the brick buildings still shines.
Fourth Baptist, Dangerous State of Demolition
Update: See the area around the church in August of 2018. Hopefully, due to all of the complaints, by the time you read this the church will either be properly secured from children entering, or it will be demolished completely. Its state on Saturday is unacceptable.