tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post927521325080244248..comments2023-04-30T09:12:56.208-05:00Comments on Twists and Leanings: One Still Falling Down And Another Showing Progress And . . .Keith - Circle Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-65624372692546452752011-04-27T18:06:05.525-05:002011-04-27T18:06:05.525-05:00Chris: Condos has become my conclusion as well. I ...Chris: Condos has become my conclusion as well. I was impressed that they went with slate on the first building's roof, yet have seemed to focus on the other buildings in the row. Oh well, perhaps before long it will become even more clear.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and making a comment.<br />~KeithKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-14847118201289971412011-04-27T08:43:29.748-05:002011-04-27T08:43:29.748-05:00I've been watching these buildings' new li...I've been watching these buildings' new life unfold the last several months, since I commute by this intersection as well. I think they're going to be condos, as they're building garages in the back.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064334959354090683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-37385925985606943992011-04-26T20:28:39.568-05:002011-04-26T20:28:39.568-05:00irondad: I still am surprised this photo project f...irondad: I still am surprised this photo project found me. I really can't say I found it.<br /><br />And, about the last post: You got it exactly. I thought I was on solid footing when I made the comment and then suddenly quick sand. She pulled it off perfectly. <br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to read this stuff and even commenting on it. Your comments are always appreciated.<br />~KeithKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-47836557241702636662011-04-26T13:40:48.653-05:002011-04-26T13:40:48.653-05:00Thanks for sharing the photo project. Reminds me ...Thanks for sharing the photo project. Reminds me that I'm going to have to find a similar personal project.<br /><br />I didn't comment on the last post but found it funny. Especially that moment in the elevator. I can picture the situation. Oh crap, did I go too far? Then the relief when she laughs.irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-81264318772768295652011-04-23T13:33:45.723-05:002011-04-23T13:33:45.723-05:00Chris: I thought of your recent scare when I wrote...Chris: I thought of your recent scare when I wrote about the change in speed limit on Arsenal. The other stretch of my commute when I am even more watchful for passer-by's on the right is on the North/South street before the buildings that are being rehabbed. The only thing that will help abbreviate it there will the neighborhood coming back to life and it is trying, but it is much in doubt.<br />~kKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-4181151444398708582011-04-23T13:29:30.464-05:002011-04-23T13:29:30.464-05:00Jack: I take pictures of these old buildings for t...Jack: I take pictures of these old buildings for the very reasons you mention. If they could talk what stories they would have. But, they can't and I can at least chronicle this small piece of their life. I often wonder at what this neighborhood was like when St. Louis was at its population peak in the 1950's? The population is nearly a third of what it was then. I'm sure the neighborhood where these buildings set was teeming with people. There is a large school that is slated to be torn down right across the street and kitty-corner from these buildings. At one time it was bursting at the seems with children. Now it is a relic and soon it will be a parking lot. Maybe I'll go get some pictures of it this very day.<br /><br />Thanks again for visiting and for your support.<br />~kKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-55671094514430944352011-04-23T13:21:25.047-05:002011-04-23T13:21:25.047-05:00Lori: I'd never thought of the building having...Lori: I'd never thought of the building having a false front. I thought it had just been built that way. I wished I had pictures from earlier in the process, but it happened so very quickly. I'd wondered if they were going to tear the building down, but they have painted the window jams green. I'll post pictures when what they are doing becomes clearer.<br />~kKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-44089166630843873332011-04-23T13:18:46.006-05:002011-04-23T13:18:46.006-05:00bluekat: I've continued to wonder about the fo...bluekat: I've continued to wonder about the folks living in the townhouse next to this building. I wonder if they own? Do they have a lease? I certainly wouldn't have stayed unless there was a compelling reason to stay. I've seen single units of these old row-houses standing alone and they look so lonely and sad.<br /><br />I'm interested to see what the developer has in mind for these units. It definitely looks like retail below and apartments above. Time will tell. <br />~kKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-52495874093762859212011-04-22T13:16:04.039-05:002011-04-22T13:16:04.039-05:00nice pics Keith. I'm glad your commute is now ...nice pics Keith. I'm glad your commute is now shorter and safer. Cars passing on the right is no fun!!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-82588483691831700032011-04-19T11:03:34.293-05:002011-04-19T11:03:34.293-05:00Dear Keith:
Whether it is a brick structure in th...Dear Keith:<br /><br />Whether it is a brick structure in the inner city or a barn out in a field, there is something sad about watching a structure crumble. There was a time when that building was the crowning achievement of a builder, the pride and joy of an owner, and probably held a Christmas tree to the delight of little kids. Now it is a pile of bricks that will be recycled into something else. The house next door will fall down next. <br /><br />Nice pictures,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-22074581687610136392011-04-17T21:33:58.115-05:002011-04-17T21:33:58.115-05:00I love the facade of the emerging building. I wou...I love the facade of the emerging building. I would never have thought of a false front. Can't wait to see how these turn out!<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-62245907726172483042011-04-17T19:15:48.889-05:002011-04-17T19:15:48.889-05:00I'd nearly forgotten about this building. That...I'd nearly forgotten about this building. That's scary that someone still lives in part of it. Doesn't seem very stable, especially now after the winter storms.<br /><br />On the second building, it would be interesting to see if they have an open house when it's finished. <br /><br />Fantastic to see the original facade, once they get the false front down. Beautiful old brickwork.Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.com