Built St. Louis - Historic St. Louis Architecture - Historic Preservation, Demolition, Restoration and Abandonment of Old Buildings in Saint Louis, Missouri

Built St. Louis
Dedicated to the preservation of historic architecture in St. Louis, Missouri

The spectacular sanctuary window at Shaare-Zedek Synagogue is one of the highlights of the Emil Frei company's Mid-Century work.

Site updates

4/04/12: A sweeping update to the Mid-Century Modern section:
- NEW TOUR: an extensive look at the Mid-Century designs of the Emil Frei Stained Glass Company.
- Many new churches, including St. Marks United Methodist, Grace Episcopal in Kirkwood, Temple Emanuel, and many more.
- All pages reformatted on the Mid-Century and Church tours. Many new images, and no more annoying thumbnails!
3/11/12: Several new buildings on the Mid-Century Modern tour:
- Citizens Savings and Loan, East Alton
- Alton Savings & Loan, Alton
- The demolished Commerce Bank in Florissant
- Dr. Sam Bassett Home & Office in Clayton
- Lewis & Clark Branch Library in North County
- East Alton City Hall
And many more to come later this spring!
Previous site updates

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Endangered and Lost:

Crumbling Landmarks
Major buildings in neglect... and danger.

Vanished Buildings
Notable buildings demolished since 1995.

Recalled to Life
Major buildings pulled from abandonment - fifteen and counting.

On the Road in New Orleans
A report on the state of New Orleans, 16 months after the hurricanes.

Current issues

Blairmont: Developer Paul McKee has announced grandiose plans for his north side holdings, but a pattern of neglect tells a different story.
Mullanphy Immigrant Home: Donations are still needed to keep this near north landmark standing.

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Coming up: JeffVanderLou revamped; Tower Grove South; and more.

Tours by Location:

The Central Corridor
Tours from the central east-west axis of the city: Downtown, Midtown, Washington Avenue and more.

The Mississippi River
A grand tour of the riverfront, from downtown to both ends of the city.

The North Side
Urban devastation and surprising resilliance in the city's northern half.

The South Side
Grit and charm in the city's southern half.

Metro East
East St. Louis and many points beyond.

Tours by Building Type:

The Ittner/Milligan Legacy
Dozens of handsome school buildings from two prolific architects.

St. Louis Churches
Steeples, spires, and sancturies punctuate the cityscape.

The Beauty of Modernism
The next great preservation battle will be for the legacy of MidCentury Modernism. The time to start looking is now.

The Industrial City
Magnificent sites across the region bear witness to St. Louis's history as a former titan of industry.

Infrastructure
Historic standpipes, trans-Mississippi bridges, and buildings in the middle of the river.

Cityscapes
A depository for the occasional wide views of St. Louis and its skyline that are posted to the site.