photo by Michelle Bates We last visited the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum shortly before they opened in St. Louis for Mini-Flood 10. We have been invited to return and see what has changed, and what is still in store for this Grand Center institution. photo by...
photo by Isaac Richardson Continuing our look at some locations in North St. Louis with grand ambitions, the Vandeventer neighborhood is next door to where the street’s namesake sought to invest his considerable fortune into the development of a lavish private place. Unfortunately, greedy money managers, pollution, the death...
photo by Allen Casey The Grandel is a historic church theatre that has seen important performances cross its stage since 1989, when it was purchased by Grand Center, Inc. Most recently, the theatre was host to the St. Louis Black Repertory. In 2016, the Grandel was sold to...
photo by Ryan Stanley Wells Goodfellow is a northwest neighborhood that, along with Hamilton Heights, has seen better days. The Wellston Loop is located here, which was once a bustling commuter terminal. The commercial districts that once opened to clamoring shoppers are now mostly shuttered. Still, Wells Goodfellow has...
photo by Ann Aurbach Oh, Gravois Park. It’s got a bad reputation that is largely deserved. But, it’s also got one of the most vibrant sections of the Cherokee Street Business District, and some of the best buildings in South City. Much like Dutchtown to the south, Gravois Park...
photo by Jason Gray Just north of the Central West End, Fountain Park is one of the city’s most distinguished residential areas. Originally a subdivision known as Aubert Place, the neighborhood has fallen on hard times over recent years, but hope remains to see it restored to its previous...
photo by Allen Casey One of the oldest settlements in Missouri, Florissant was founded in the 18th century by French Jesuits whose contributions have been lasting for the St. Louis region. The downtown area includes a wonderful historic area, which was the focus of our visit, though members weren’t...
photo by Shelly Cendroski A relatively young neighborhood, Princeton Heights owes much of its earliest development to Gravois, otherwise known as the “Road to Fenton”. Today, the neighborhood is a quaint little brother to St. Louis Hills, with a very similar stable character. photo by Michelle Bates
photo by Jason Gray Midtown is one of St. Louis’ central corridor neighborhoods, and is site to some of the fastest start-up business growth occurring anywhere in the region. Photo Flood 35 Photo Flood 49 Photo Flood 122
photo by Jason Gray Ever been to a nuclear waste containment cell? Here is your chance! The Weldon Spring Site is at once terrifying and beautiful, a testament to both the destructive power of mankind and its capability to renew. Onsite is a Museum, the cell, and the surrounding Hamburg...
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