The renovation of the old Cherokee Brewery into Earthbound continues, with a complete removal of that awful red paint, and tuckpointing giving new life to this ancient structure. It will be amazing when complete.
Ghost signs have appeared…
…while the floor joist holes of the demolished saloon next door are visible.
Your first Christmas present is here in the form of yet another unbelievable OKGO video.
If you like to visit the Gateway Arch over Christmas break and take a tram ride to the top…well, you better change those plans! The Arch is getting an upgrade to the tram's electrical system and will have to–temporarily--discontinue rides to the top. The tram will shut down on Monday, November 28. You can still visit...
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There is a strange but interesting mix of houses lining Kingshigway, which doesn't seem like was intended to be a major artery when these homes were built.
Interestingly, there are many brick Arts and Crafts Style houses in this city, including the one below–they're usually sheathed in stucco and half timber.
Then there's this ranches house, which defies categorization.
Also, I'm part of a panel discussion on Thursday, November 3rd at 6:30 PM for the opening night of the St. Louis International Film Festival, featuring Bill Streeter's new documentary, St. Louis Brews, in which I appear. Tickets are available here.
It starts out strong enough, rows of rehabbed buildings with award-winning restaurants around Compton Avenue.
Then it starts to get a little more quiet, and the buildings, while well-maintained, start to look a little less august.
And then the giant swaths of grass, generating zero activity, and surely zero tax dollars. Is this the middle of a major city, or an exurban greensward?
Wouldn't the people in this building want somewhere they could walk to?
Packing light is a challenge for a lot of us, but after taking a lesson from those that are pros of all things minimalism, you really can look stylish with just the bare essentials. Here is a weekend wardrobe that features just six items that can take you from Friday night happy hour to brunch on Sunday.
