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Eleven Most Endangered Places, 2009

J. Hal. Lynch (1860-1953)

James Hallowell Lynch  was a St. Louis architect who practiced as J. Hal. Lynch.  Lynch's letterhead listed his specialties as "special work" and hospitals.  Few …

Help Us Stop the Demolition of the DeVille Motor Hotel

The DeVille Motor Hotel, most recently known as theSan Luis Apartments.  Landmarks photo. June 18, 2009 Landmarks has been working to preserve the San Luis Apartments, …

KWMU Reports on the Plight of the Clemens House

  The James Clemens, Jr. House in 2000.Landmarks photo. June 2, 2009The plight of the James Clemens, Jr. House at 1849 Cass Avenue in St. Louis …

Photographs from Preservation Week 2009

May 28, 2009 Preservation Week 2009 was a whirlwind of activity, and here are images from a few of the week's events.  The week kicked off …

St. Louis Public Schools on NPR’s “All Things Considered”

April 22, 2009Yesterday NPR's "All Things Considered" prgram included a story by St. Louis public radio reporter Adam Allington on schools closures in St. Louis.  The …

University City Residents Should Reject Proposition U

April 6, 2009 Tomorrow University City residents will have the opportunity to vote either for or against Proposition U, a $53.6 million bond issue for the University City School …

Statement on the General Management Plan for the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

 Photograph showing a 1950s-era modelof the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. March 17, 2009 Yesterday at 11:59 p.m. the National Park Service ended the public comment period …

Photography Show Opening to Benefit Landmarks Association

 Portion of the roof and spire of the NorthChristian Church in Columbus, IN by EeroSaarinen, 1964.Ken Konchel, 2007. March 9, 2009 Join us this Saturday, March …

Lewis Place Exhibit Subject of Video

March 2, 2009 The Point of View: Lewis Place exhibit that graced the walls of Architecture St. Louis in February is the subject of a video …

“An Unparalleled Cultural Treasure”: Remarks on the SLPS Facilities Management Plan

Kennard Elementary February 11, 2009 Landmarks Board Member William G. Seibert provided the following remarks at the public meeting on the St. Louis Public Schools facilities …

Statement: SLPS Facilities Management Plan Lacks Strong Historic Preservation Provisions

February 6, 2009 At a public meeting held Febury 4 at Roosevelet High School, Assistant Director Michael Allen presented a version of the following statement on …

Landmarks Urges Preservation Safeguards for Historic Schools

January 30, 2009The Board of Directors of Landmarks Association adopted this position statement at its January meeting.Landmarks Association of St. Louis strongly urges the Special Administrative Board …

SLPS Facilities Management Plan Presented This Week

January 26, 2009The Special Administrative Board of the St. Louis Public Schools will hear recommendations by MGT of America, Inc. on the future use of district …

Landmarks Joins Center for Creative Learning Students in Exploring Architecture

December 18, 2008 Center for Creative Learning students talk with Landmarks' Executive Director Jeff Mansell. On Tuesday, December 16, Landmarks' staff visited the Open House at …

Help Ensure That Preservation is Part of St. Louis Public Schools Facilities Plan

December 12, 2008The St. Louis Public School District is rapidly completing a Facilities Management Plan to guide the State Administrative Board (SAB) through implementation of a …

Private Lease Legislation for Jefferson National Expansion Memorial No Longer a Threat

November 26, 2008Possible efforts to place the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial under private control appear to have dissipated after lobbying from Landmarks Association of St. Louis, the National …

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Missouri State Historic Preservation Office Celebrates 40th Anniversary

 Joe Jaegers and Orval Henderson pose.November 20, 2008 This past Friday, Missouri celebrated an important milestone in historic preservation: the 40th anniversary of its State Hisoric Preservation …

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Five Demolition Proposals on November Preservation Board Agenda

The preliminary agenda for the St. Louis Preservation Board's regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 24 is now available. The agenda contains five demolition proposals. Two …

“After Hours” Exhibit is First at Architecture St. Louis

November 1, 2008Following the launch of educational programs at its new downtown home, Architecture St. Louis, Landmarks Association of St. Louis hosted its first public exhibit …

Statement on the Hotel Indigo Project

October 28, 2008 At the October 27, 2008 meeting of the St. Louis Preservation Board, Assistant Director Michael Allen read the following statement on the proposed Hotel …

Landmarks Association Joins Greater St. Louis Transit Alliance, Endorses Proposition M

October 23, 2008    Landmarks Association of St. Louis is proud to announce that it has joined the Greater St. Louis Transit Alliance, a regional coalition working …

Architecture St. Louis Opens with “What Are Buildings Made Of?”

Landmarks Researcher Andrew Weil discusses historic building materials.October 3, 2008After over two years of planning and capital fundraising, Landmarks' new Architecture St. Louis space hosted its …

Missouri Historic Preservation Activity Growth Outpacing US GDP

 Donovan Rypkema.October 1, 2008 On September 11, 2008, Donovan Rypkema delivered a rousing keynote speech on "The Economics of Historic Preservation" at the Missouri Statewide Preservation Conference …

Changes in Old North

  August 29, 2008Assistant Director Michael Allen's latest commentary for radio station KWMU, "Changes," discusses what happens when a long-vacant building in Old North St. Louis gets rehabbed and …

August Preservation Board Meeting Has Short Agenda

August 28, 2008 The Preservation Board of the city of St. Louis held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 25, 2008.  Board members present were Chairman …

Scenes from the Harry Hammerman House Tour

August 11, 2008 On Sunday, August 10, Landmarks Association sponsored a tour of the mid-century Harry Hammerman House in Ladue.  Owner, architect and long-time Landmarks member Ray …

Chuck Berry House Nomination In the News

August 12, 2008Landmarks Association's nomination of the Chuck Berry House to the National Register of Historic Places is getting press coverage.  Here's a sampling:St. Louis Post-DispatchCNNNew York …

Preservation Board Handles Thorny Issues in Central West End, Old North

August 1, 2008At its regular monthly meeting on July 28, 2008, the St. Louis Preservation Board handled two thorny neighborhood issues:The Board failed to come to consensus …

Beacon Publishes Wischmeyer Commentary on the DeVille Hotel

July 16, 2008The St. Louis Beacon has published a commentary on the plight of the DeVille Hotel by Landmarks' Presdent William Wischmeyer: "San Luis apartments, a …

Time to Revise Memorial Drive

July 10, 2008Assistant Director Michael Allen's latest radio commentary for station KWMU offers an interesting perspective on the Arch grounds discussion: "Time to Revise Memorial Drive." …

“White on Black” Event Showcases Konchel’s Photography, Raises Funds for Capital Campaign

April 11, 2008 Here are scenes from the "White on Black, Preservation Celebration" hosted by Rosemann Architects at its offices on Washington Avenue.  The event was held …

Summary of Decisions by the Preservation Board: January 7, 2008

January 11, 2008 At the January 7 special meeting of the Preservation Board of the city of St. Louis, the board granted preliminary approval to three …

Two of the Three Givens Row Buildings Demolished

 Givens Row in 2006 after the fire.  Photo by Gary R. Tetley. October 29, 2007 Two of the three buildings that comprise the Givens Row at …

Report from the Statewide Preservation Conference

October 24, 2007 Missouri Preservation recently concluded its annual Statewide Preservation Conference, held October 18-20 in Jefferson City.  Nearly 200 people attended the conference, a number that …

Holly Place Listed in National Register of Historic Places

  Holly Place streetscape. Photograph by Michael R. Allen.August 12, 2007 Another part of the architectural heritage of north St. Louis has been added to the National Register …

St. Louis:  Landmarks & Historic Districts

Plaza Square Apartments Listed in National Register of Historic Places

July 21, 2007 The Plaza Square Apartments Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 2007. Located between 15th, Olive, 17th …