DeBaliviere wrote:Poster hanging on Acro's wall:
I love the Arnold/Dolph Lundgren/Sly combination of those two guys.
Makes me wistful for my NES.
I love the Arnold/Dolph Lundgren/Sly combination of those two guys.
Makes me wistful for my NES.
*swoon*
Wait... check that... *swoon* if you add Link in there. I totally wanted him to be my boyfriend in the fifth grade, pixelated face and all.
Wait... check that... *swoon* if you add Link in there. I totally wanted him to be my boyfriend in the fifth grade, pixelated face and all.
^ I like the new light schemes they've got running. The other night it was transitioning between green, blue, red, yellow, and orange, with some intermediates as well.
On another note, what was demolished to build Lumiere, anyway? I don't much feel like reading through 120 pages of posts.
On another note, what was demolished to build Lumiere, anyway? I don't much feel like reading through 120 pages of posts.
That area was covered in freight depots, similar to the cotton belt building, but not as tall,and I don't think concrete. They were demolished many years ago, and the lot was gravel for quite a while.
JMStokes wrote:On another note, what was demolished to build Lumiere, anyway? I don't much feel like reading through 120 pages of posts.
Click here to see what it the land looked like in 2002. You can also see a picture from 1971 and 1958:
<a href="http://www.historicaerials.com/?poi=4116"><img></a>
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^ Awesome site - thanks.
[edit] Thanks a$$hole, not only am I going to spend the rest of my day looking at these maps, I just threw up when I looked at Forest Park Southeast in 1958.[/edit]
[edit] Thanks a$$hole, not only am I going to spend the rest of my day looking at these maps, I just threw up when I looked at Forest Park Southeast in 1958.[/edit]
Grover wrote:^ Awesome site - thanks.
[edit] Thanks a$$hole, not only am I going to spend the rest of my day looking at these maps, I just threw up when I looked at Forest Park Southeast in 1958.[/edit]
I understand completely...
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RBB wrote:Grover wrote:^ Awesome site - thanks.
[edit] Thanks a$$hole, not only am I going to spend the rest of my day looking at these maps, I just threw up when I looked at Forest Park Southeast in 1958.[/edit]
I understand completely...
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Agreed. Awesome link. Looks like not much was lost to put in Lumiere. I assume all the stuff that was there before was demolished ages before Lumiere was conceived for the spot. In that case, kudos, I'm glad to have something there- and something that is a draw for the area.
Check out the Arch Grounds 1958. Largest parking lot ever, only to be bested 40 years later by Chesterfield Commons.
Lumiere was basically a big gravel parking lot...it was mainly used by people to tailgate at Ram's games. In fact, there were a lot of people might angry that their parking lot was going to be taken away for the 8 sundays that they used it for another casino.
This is one of very few examples of St. Louis replacing a parking lot with a building instead of vice versa.
This is one of very few examples of St. Louis replacing a parking lot with a building instead of vice versa.
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Lumiere’s presence boosts business on the Landing
A year after its opening, Lumiere Place has proved to be a boon for businesses on Laclede’s Landing. But while Lumiere brought more traffic last summer, its addition hasn’t been as noticeable over the past few months, which owners hope has more to do with the chill in the air rather than one in the economy.
Overall, “things have been good with the new casino,” said Emily Kochan, executive director of Laclede’s Landing Merchants Association. “It has helped bring more traffic to the area, and we had a great summer last year.”
Since opening its doors in December 2007, the casino and accompanying hotels — HoteLumiere and the Four Seasons — have helped increase seasonal business on Laclede’s Landing. Tenants had some of their best summer quarters to date.
“Sales were up 19 percent over 2007,” said Mark Taylor, owner of Hannegan’s Restaurant and Pub at 719 N. Second St. “The casino and especially the hotels have definitely brought more traffic through.”
Stacy Meyer, general manager of Joey B’s on the Landing, said the restaurant’s sales in 2008 had been increasing month over month, reaching their highest in the restaurant’s five-year history in July 2008.
“The casino definitely has a lot to do with our business,” Meyer said. “We get more traffic from their customers but especially their employees.” Joey B’s does not disclose its financials.
Todd George, general manager of Lumiere Place, said the facility has enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with other businesses on the Landing.
“Being the closest neighbor, we work with the Landing to maintain a strong marketing draw,” he said. “Even our presence is a big traffic driver. With around 1,700 employees on a daily basis, those are people that go out to eat or grab a drink on the Landing after work.”
George cited a report by the Missouri Gaming Commission, issued in January 2008, that estimated Lumiere’s presence alone would increase local gaming traffic within a 50-mile radius by 1 percent.
Despite record sales numbers for some businesses this past summer, winter brought a lull in activity to the Landing that owners hope is merely seasonal.
The Wax Museum of St. Louis, located at 720 N. Second St., has temporarily closed its doors and plans to reopen this spring, according to Kochan. “Restaurants are also having a bit of a struggle on the lunch hour,” she said.
Taylor said 2008 was Hannegan’s best year in the 31 years it has been open on the Landing. “But you wouldn’t know that looking at January’s numbers,” he said.
Meyer said January and February sales at Joey B’s also were flagging. “On the Landing, it’s usually feast or famine with the seasons,” Meyer said.
Across the river, the Casino Queen has been coping with a slump in business as well. “Obviously we have suffered from several things not under our control,” said General Manager Tom Monaghan. One of those ill effects has been the smoking ban, according to Monaghan. “It doesn’t help to have a neighbor in close proximity that offers smoking,” he said.
Not all Landing businesses have taken a hit this winter. Soren Heilskov, general manager of the Old Spaghetti Factory at Raeder Place on First Street, said the restaurant was up 16 percent in sales and up 9 percent in total guests for the winter quarter. Jeff Pickett, founder of animation studio Pickett Productions, also a tenant in Raeder Place, said the presence of Lumiere added to the area’s vibrancy, drawing new clientele for local businesses as well as interest from potential tenants.
http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/ ... ocus6.html
A year after its opening, Lumiere Place has proved to be a boon for businesses on Laclede’s Landing. But while Lumiere brought more traffic last summer, its addition hasn’t been as noticeable over the past few months, which owners hope has more to do with the chill in the air rather than one in the economy.
Overall, “things have been good with the new casino,” said Emily Kochan, executive director of Laclede’s Landing Merchants Association. “It has helped bring more traffic to the area, and we had a great summer last year.”
Since opening its doors in December 2007, the casino and accompanying hotels — HoteLumiere and the Four Seasons — have helped increase seasonal business on Laclede’s Landing. Tenants had some of their best summer quarters to date.
“Sales were up 19 percent over 2007,” said Mark Taylor, owner of Hannegan’s Restaurant and Pub at 719 N. Second St. “The casino and especially the hotels have definitely brought more traffic through.”
Stacy Meyer, general manager of Joey B’s on the Landing, said the restaurant’s sales in 2008 had been increasing month over month, reaching their highest in the restaurant’s five-year history in July 2008.
“The casino definitely has a lot to do with our business,” Meyer said. “We get more traffic from their customers but especially their employees.” Joey B’s does not disclose its financials.
Todd George, general manager of Lumiere Place, said the facility has enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with other businesses on the Landing.
“Being the closest neighbor, we work with the Landing to maintain a strong marketing draw,” he said. “Even our presence is a big traffic driver. With around 1,700 employees on a daily basis, those are people that go out to eat or grab a drink on the Landing after work.”
George cited a report by the Missouri Gaming Commission, issued in January 2008, that estimated Lumiere’s presence alone would increase local gaming traffic within a 50-mile radius by 1 percent.
Despite record sales numbers for some businesses this past summer, winter brought a lull in activity to the Landing that owners hope is merely seasonal.
The Wax Museum of St. Louis, located at 720 N. Second St., has temporarily closed its doors and plans to reopen this spring, according to Kochan. “Restaurants are also having a bit of a struggle on the lunch hour,” she said.
Taylor said 2008 was Hannegan’s best year in the 31 years it has been open on the Landing. “But you wouldn’t know that looking at January’s numbers,” he said.
Meyer said January and February sales at Joey B’s also were flagging. “On the Landing, it’s usually feast or famine with the seasons,” Meyer said.
Across the river, the Casino Queen has been coping with a slump in business as well. “Obviously we have suffered from several things not under our control,” said General Manager Tom Monaghan. One of those ill effects has been the smoking ban, according to Monaghan. “It doesn’t help to have a neighbor in close proximity that offers smoking,” he said.
Not all Landing businesses have taken a hit this winter. Soren Heilskov, general manager of the Old Spaghetti Factory at Raeder Place on First Street, said the restaurant was up 16 percent in sales and up 9 percent in total guests for the winter quarter. Jeff Pickett, founder of animation studio Pickett Productions, also a tenant in Raeder Place, said the presence of Lumiere added to the area’s vibrancy, drawing new clientele for local businesses as well as interest from potential tenants.
http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/ ... ocus6.html
Pinnacle posted much better than anticipated numbers yesterday and is being viewed as one of the top gaming companies in the industry now.
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I finally tried my hand at Lumiere on Valentine's Day and couldn't believe how packed it was. I'm cheap so I needed the $10min blackjack table and I looked and waited for at least 45 mins for a seat to open up. IMO - it's a top notch casino.
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Did anyone catch the Pac-Man animation on Lumiere late last week? I don't have a picture, but it put a smile on my face.
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MattonArsenal wrote:Did anyone catch the Pac-Man animation on Lumiere late last week? I don't have a picture, but it put a smile on my face.
I saw that - it was great! Easily my favorite of all the glow-hawk animations.
Went to Lumiere last Saturday night for some gambling.
It was packed. Packed to the gills. We wanted to eat at Burger Bar - 45 minute wait around 8 pm. The line for the buffet was even more ridiculous - 1 hour + easily. I was completely shocked.
We ended up eating at Burger Bar - what a great burger, and I love that I can get exactly the toppings I want. Not cheap though.
Tables were all crowded, slots less so, but there were many many people gambling. I thought we were in a recession?
I'd love to see the Admiral / President Casino move upriver somewhere and then Pinnacle open another large land based facility near Lumiere. I'd also love to see them build the residential they showed off just east of Lumiere.
It was packed. Packed to the gills. We wanted to eat at Burger Bar - 45 minute wait around 8 pm. The line for the buffet was even more ridiculous - 1 hour + easily. I was completely shocked.
We ended up eating at Burger Bar - what a great burger, and I love that I can get exactly the toppings I want. Not cheap though.
Tables were all crowded, slots less so, but there were many many people gambling. I thought we were in a recession?
I'd love to see the Admiral / President Casino move upriver somewhere and then Pinnacle open another large land based facility near Lumiere. I'd also love to see them build the residential they showed off just east of Lumiere.
Moorlander wrote:There is a video posted of the Pac man a few posts up
youtube has a 2nd video of Pacman...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpAo7julPrg
last night I noticed that the ghosts were added to the Pacman. Looked pretty good.
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There were high-heeled shoes floating about on the screen the other morning.
There is a basketball on the screen now. Not bad. Definitely appropriate.
http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/buildi ... continues/
Good News about the Lemay casino.
http://www.oxblue.com/pro/open/pinnacle/rivercity
Good News about the Lemay casino.
http://www.oxblue.com/pro/open/pinnacle/rivercity