I just read the email -- How exciting! I'm there 
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Is this like a neon sign similar to the bottle across the street at WOW?
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Where did you get you info? Just curious, and I am glad they are still putting it up! 
Washington Avenue Comes Alive As Thriving Downtown St. Louis Neighborhood
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), October 21, 2007 - After sitting vacant for decades, the historically registered Ely & Walker Dry Goods warehouse at 1520 Washington Avenue in St. Louis has re-emerged as the sophisticated Ely Walker Lofts.
Built in 1917, the 372,300-square-foot masonry building was designed by world-renowned architects Eames & Young. Chicago-based Orchard Development Group is the developer for the building's conversion to a 174-unit condo building.
Clayco and architect Forum Studio Inc. worked with Orchard to develop a plan that restored the building's architectural integrity while also infusing modern residential design and convenience. For example, 97,200 square feet of brick and terra cotta exterior was cleaned and tuck pointed to bring out the building's original beauty, while 24 custom-designed balconies were added as an extra amenity.
There is retail space on the first floor of the building, so the atrium begins at the second level and extends through the roof of the building, culminating in two skylights separated by the central elevator shaft. In order to create the atrium, Clayco removed a 160-by-30-foot section from the roof down through the second floor. Clayco preserved as much of the original wood floors from these sections as possible to cover the freight elevator shaft, which was located in prime unit space along the perimeter of the building.
http://www.slfp.com/ConstructionNews.htm
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), October 21, 2007 - After sitting vacant for decades, the historically registered Ely & Walker Dry Goods warehouse at 1520 Washington Avenue in St. Louis has re-emerged as the sophisticated Ely Walker Lofts.
Built in 1917, the 372,300-square-foot masonry building was designed by world-renowned architects Eames & Young. Chicago-based Orchard Development Group is the developer for the building's conversion to a 174-unit condo building.
Clayco and architect Forum Studio Inc. worked with Orchard to develop a plan that restored the building's architectural integrity while also infusing modern residential design and convenience. For example, 97,200 square feet of brick and terra cotta exterior was cleaned and tuck pointed to bring out the building's original beauty, while 24 custom-designed balconies were added as an extra amenity.
There is retail space on the first floor of the building, so the atrium begins at the second level and extends through the roof of the building, culminating in two skylights separated by the central elevator shaft. In order to create the atrium, Clayco removed a 160-by-30-foot section from the roof down through the second floor. Clayco preserved as much of the original wood floors from these sections as possible to cover the freight elevator shaft, which was located in prime unit space along the perimeter of the building.
http://www.slfp.com/ConstructionNews.htm
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The actual sign is up on the side of the building. Installation was Monday afternoon.
Look up now -- there's more color in the sky around Washington.
The sign looks good.
The sign looks good.
I saw Christmas Trees and Decorations in the base of the building, and it was odd... for a second I thought I was in another city.
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CMD+H wrote:Look up now -- there's more color in the sky around Washington.
The sign looks good.
Pics anyone?
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I have heard that an Ace Hardware is close to signing a lease. Also a wine bar type establishment is looking to take the far eastern end of the retail space.
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southcitygent wrote:I have heard that an Ace Hardware is close to signing a lease. Also a wine bar type establishment is looking to take the far eastern end of the retail space.
I think an Ace Hardware would be awesome. For those who don't know, there is a small but decent hardware store already. It is Edele & Mertz Hardware Co. - 1822 S Broadway, just about 1/2 mile south of the stadium. But an Ace would offer much more and have better hours.
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Sounds like downtown could have a glut of wine bars in the near future...
Ace would be great. I am a regular at the one near my house. Friendlier people and easier to find what you're looking for.
Ace would be great. I am a regular at the one near my house. Friendlier people and easier to find what you're looking for.
Interesting. A hardware store never entered my mind but it's definitely a great space for it.
It's nice to see necessities--versus luxuries--taking roots in downtown. It seems we're finally developing our own little sustainable neighborhood.
It's nice to see necessities--versus luxuries--taking roots in downtown. It seems we're finally developing our own little sustainable neighborhood.
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that was the big reason that i wanted to move out of downtown denver. there are no conveniences there. other then being able to stumble home from bars, i used my car more often then i do now that i live in a house. but a guy here at work says there used to be thoes kind of stores not too long ago, but that went to the wayside of movie theaters, chili's, and junk tourist shops.
the two big things that st. louis has over downtown denver is a grocery store, and the car sharing program. and a hardware store wold be the next best thing to go in there.
the two big things that st. louis has over downtown denver is a grocery store, and the car sharing program. and a hardware store wold be the next best thing to go in there.
If you want a hardware store, try Marx Hardware in ONSL. About three minutes north of downtown on 14th.
Or how about New Market Hardware at Sarah and Laclede?
No need for a chain when you've got two family owned business nearby, one 130 years old (Marx) and the other 70 years old.
Or how about New Market Hardware at Sarah and Laclede?
No need for a chain when you've got two family owned business nearby, one 130 years old (Marx) and the other 70 years old.
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^Most people want to stay within DT for their needs. DT as a neighborhood should be self sustaining, and I welcome this chain.
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And the chains often times offer things the mom and pops cannot. I go down to the hardware store on broadway for some things but lately have been trying to outfit my balcony with thing slike furniture, plants, lighting and a BBQ grill which they just do not have much to offer in that department. So an Ace would be great, and even better if I can walk to it.
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Ace is kind of like True Value - a quasi-chain where each store is individually owned and operated, unlike Home Depot or Lowe's.
Good to hear if true, but given the improvements for the area closer to the OPO, I think the Ace would have a better chance of success in that area than at Eli Walker. With a Schnucks, book store and hardware store all located within a block or two the area would hop.
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They're probably trying to center themselves between the CBD and DTW.