Chippewa & Brannon 5.13.2007 | 4 Comment(s)

I can think of no greater example as to why it may be time for the southwestern portion of the city to consider declaring itself a historic district than this:





This beautiful building has been horribly disfigured by the monstrosity that's been placed on its roof. I hear the "mistake" is to house the equipment for a newly installed elevator. Whatever the case, the whole thing is wrong on so many levels. Southwest City's architectural heritage is just as important as Soulard's, Lafayette Square's, etc., etc., we should be doing more to protect it.

By  Matt Fernandez, at 4:41 PM

I figured out the style. It's "trailer park suburban." I grew up with this building being the most recognizable landmark, being literally just down the alley. Now it has been ruined by a building owner that thought he could get this up without even getting a permit. I've said it for a while, bring on architectural review for the entire city. How many buildings have to be remuddled for people to get the point.

By  bill streeter, at 11:05 AM

It's sad that someone could even think that this would be ok. It's a crime I tell ya a crime. We drove past this about a week ago and my wife said WTF is that!?!

By  Matt Fernandez, at 2:44 PM

Try coming home to that on the first Sunday morning it was there, still probably drunk. Talk about a WTF moment.

By  LisaS, at 5:29 PM

actually, he did get a permit, which makes it even worse.

from Geo St. Louis (city database):

Permit Record 1
Type of Permit: Building
Application Number: 397363
Application Date: 04/10/2007
Completion Date:
Issued Date: 04/17/2007
Application Description: EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (ELEVATOR MECHANICAL ROOM) PER PLANS
New Use: OFFICES
Estimated Costs: $5,800.00

Yep, the City's definitely open for business ...