Underrated Architecture in Southwest City Neighborhoods
Posted by JWillen on Jan 21, 2017 in Architecture, Lindenwood Park, Princeton Heights, Southampton | 0 comments
I’ve recently been taking a closer look at details and architecture in Southampton and Princeton Heights after admiring some of the character in my new listing at 5643 Rosa in Southampton. These neighborhoods are stalwarts of South City culture and are known for well kept yards, gingerbread style homes, and strong sense...
City Museum Founder Bob Cassilly Passes Away Suddenly
Posted by JWillen on Apr 11, 2012 in Architecture, Downtown, St. Louis Culture, St. Louis News | 48 comments
I read the news late last night that Bob Cassilly had died suddenly in an accident at his Cementland project in the Baden/Riverview area on the far north side of St. Louis City. I wanted post about it because there are few people who have contributed more to the culture of St. Louis than Bob Cassilly has. Cassilly is an...
The Del Taco Situation
Posted by JWillen on Apr 2, 2012 in Architecture, Midtown, St. Louis Culture, St. Louis Development, St. Louis History, St. Louis News | 12,238 comments
There have been a myriad of recent articles on the Post Dispatch about the possible demolition of the building that currently houses Del Taco on S Grand near SLU’s campus. Since the question has been raised there has been an outpouring of support for the preservation of the building from people all over the St. Louis...
Slim Fit New Construction–Building on a Skinny Lot
Posted by JWillen on Mar 28, 2012 in Architecture, Construction, Infill Housing, New Construction | 17,521 comments
Recently I’ve become interested in building new construction in historic neighborhoods and I’ve been doing some preliminary research into what has been done in St. Louis and in other cities. Some of the most interesting examples are really modern in design and in some cases greeen buildings as well. The most...