A Part Of Something 4.19.2007 | 1 Comment(s)

I don't want to say very much because it involves my job, but I'm involved in a small way in bringing life back to South Side National Bank. It's a beautiful building on the inside. The lobby and bank area are..."grand" is really the only word to describe it. It's interesting to study the layout of the building and get a glimpse into the way business was done back in the earlier part of the century. The head honchos of the bank each had an office on the 2nd floor that flanked the bank lobby, presumably so they could keep an eye on things.

The door to the safe is immense and absolutely beautiful. Its inner workings are exposed, a thin, acrylic covering is all that stands between the gears and nosey fingers. The floors in the tower section have all been gutted and walled for the new condos that will soon occupy the space offices once did. The views are really gorgeous.

The view from the roof is the worth the price of admission. I don't have pictures, but the view down Gravois towards downtown is awesome, but you really have a bird's eye view of most of the south side from the roof.

Anyway, it feels good to be a part of something I can get behind. It's even better that something I've helped create will be a part of one of my favorite buildings in St. Louis.

By  Dustin, at 5:21 PM

Awesome. I understand your pride. Nine years ago I was deeply involved with the group responsible for saving this building -- preventing it's demolition for a drive-thru Walgreen's. What an utter travesty that would have been. The building was thought worthless by some, yet invaluable to those with a vision.

The Lawrence Group does great work. I get excited about it every time I go by!