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I believe the photography forum has a thread about how to post pictures, so that should help you.



I'm too lazy to find the link, though.

Front balcony faces 7th Street. My unit has 2 balconies and with this one oriented east, it's a nice view for the sunrise.







The kitchen has a built-in cubby under the window.







Another cubby in one of the bedrooms.







I love the windows. This view is towards the south and has an awesome view at night. The windows were incredibly dirty when the photo was taken though.







The corner units have windows in the bathrooms...well most of them do. That was another feature I loved. My list of important features is probably different than what others would seek. Natural light is one of the most important for me and this place has an abundance of light. The balconies are sweet too.

What are your neighbors like?

There are 6 units in my building...2 on each floor. The neighbors in this building are great people.

I would love to answer any questions regarding rehab @ Neighborhood Gardens. I recently set up a web site, and also just became aware of this site.

www.neighborhoodgardensapartments.com

Am I seeing things, or are the interior walls made of concrete block? How the hell do you hang pictures?

Some of the new interior walls are drywall. On the block walls the maintenance man uses tap cons or toggles and will hang pictures for the tenants. He has even hung a flat screen TV.

All the new glass is insulated plus we weather strip were needed. All the units have new forced air electric furnaces.

This place is awesome! I understand they have 24 hr employees

Here's a nice old view of it:

http://digital.library.umsystem.edu/cgi ... resnum=491

This is my favorite multifamily project in St. Louis. The textile work in the masonry and terra cotta is astounding, and detailing is exquisite. the concrete balcony slabs are a bit brutal, but this acceptable. The replacement of the historic windows with new replica steel windows is a triumph not to be underestimated considering what could have been installed. With all of the demolitions in this city, by the city, it's a gift to still have this 1930s architectural treasure. I love it.

There's a great 1936 photo in St. Louis: Landmarks and Historic Districts (pg. 34). It's similar to the link posted by CardsBlues, but it's a better view and the street's full of vintage autos.

The Globe Democrat archive can be seen at Missouri Digital Heritage, where there is a good number of historic photos of both construction and neglect. See it here, and take some time to browse the website if you can. The database is searchable:



http://cdm.sos.mo.gov/cdm4/results.php? ... ighborhood