An Op-Ed by Michael Allen on the proposed demolition of the Shanley Building (December 24, 2019) The Shanley Building, built in 1935, was the first International Style building in St.…Continue readingShanley Building
The imposing Second Baptist Church at 500 North Kingshighway in the City of St. Louis was constructed in 1907 by the architectural firm of Mauran, Russell & Garden, a firm…Continue readingSecond Baptist Church
Katz Drug Company was founded in 1914 by newspaper and fruit stand owners Mike and Issac Katz. The first two stores were located in Kansas City and over 57 years the business…Continue readingKatz Drugstores
The Holloway House in Rolla, Missouri was once part of a 250-acre cattle farm owned and operated by Col. George Holloway. An entrepreneur, philanthropist and real estate magnate, Holloway would…Continue readingHolloway House
The Hall of Waters was built in 1934 as WPA project #5252 on the site of Siloam Spring (originally known as Excelsior Spring). At its height, the project was considered…Continue readingHall of Waters
The former village of Galloway and the neighboring Sequiota Park have a rich history thanks to their location along the highway 60/65 corridor, the Frisco-Chadwick Flyer rail line, and as…Continue readingGalloway
