Comments on: Cuts Like A Knife

By: tracy a.

tracy a. — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:57:19 +0000

just wanted to tell you that i appreciate your site and work. keep it up.

from a st. louis native-gone kc,
t.

By: Andrew Raimist

Andrew Raimist — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:27:42 +0000

You’ve got some great photos of the corner. I’ve always been incredibly ambivalent about this building. Aesthetically it is challenging and draws interest. However I’ve always had the nagging suspicion that as cool as that sharp angle looks from the outside (and in floor plans) that the reality is probably much less inspiring. I’m guessing there’s not much use for the space besides a plant and dust balls.

If the space was integrated into the public space of the bank, it would be much more compelling to me. My guess is that it’s probably in the bank president’s office in the space behind a heavy carved mahogany desk.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:18:54 +0000

Yes, I love that building too! I used to bank there and always wanted to walk down to the pointy end but I don’t think the security guard would have allowed it!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:52:14 +0000

There are numerous banks around the metro that are built with style and pizazz. This one is among the best.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:34:12 +0000

I love this building! Thanks for the photos Toby. As Steve asked, what can be done to bring recognition to this building (and ones like it) and advocate for reuse – when the time comes.

By: steve

steve — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:12:01 +0000

Yes, this building is amazing. How can people advocate for preserving places like this? It’s too late once it’s sold or a plan is made to demolish it. This would be a perfect cafe!!!

By: scott

scott — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:29:05 +0000

I have always admired this little gem. I lived in maplewood, now in brentwood. This would make a terrific home conversion!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:00:56 +0000

Nice pics Toby. I’ve always loved the weggie bank.

By: Bryan A. Hollerbach

Bryan A. Hollerbach — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:01:42 +0000

Damn! That first pic, in particular, is persuasive, Toby. Oddly enough, I’ve driven past that building countless times without ever remarking on its structural oddity. (Possibly I’ve been too concerned with the often moronic/cutthroat traffic on Big Bend in that vicinity…)