Comments on: A Fresh Coat of Paint

By: Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:43:04 +0000

I always find it really interesting when colors like this are used. This reminds me a lot of Rainbow Row in Charleston (http://www.discovertheponds.com/ThePonds/info/architecture-wonders-of-south-carolina.aspx) which is really striking in comparison with the rest of classical Charleston architecture. The colors, although not at all modern, add life and energy to the neighborhood!

By: samizdat

samizdat — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:53:22 +0000

The yellow building is actually a facade of glazed terra cotta. Knocked me OUT when I first realized it. Tho’…I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, painting brick is just not a good idea. Brick and mortar are a system, which system is compromised when brick is covered in paint. However, having said that, I am aware that these three structures on the corner were painted before the current rehabbing efforts were initiated.

By: Vincz

Vincz — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:19:36 +0000

A little bit of Miami in St. Lou!

By: Bryan A. Hollerbach

Bryan A. Hollerbach — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:34:20 +0000

With most of the rest of the St. Louis Magazine editorial staff, I toured the near North Side (and other places) Friday, and the number of dilapidated but obviously once-glorious structures just boggled my mind. So damned much lovely masonry. Of course, none of the properties looked to be Class A real estate, so who could possibly want them?

By: john w.

john w. — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:37:54 +0000

now, imagine if there weren’t so many open holes surrounding these easter eggs…