How long have the letters on the Shell building spelling out the building's name been lit? I saw them in bright green on the way home tonight. They light up on letter at a time S-H-E-L-L. Maybe you guys have mentioned this before, I myself just saw it for the first time.
I can't remember when they where lit, but it was fairly recent.
Saw it this past weekend, lets hope the "S" does not burn out 
The Shell Building is one of my favorites. I really like buildings that form to a circle, curve, or angle. I love the way the Shell Building, Christ Church Cathedral, the library, & Lucas Park come together. Now with the Park Pacific (formerly the Union Pacific) being developed, it adds to the appeal. The Park Pacific press release noted its Neo-Gothic style.
Is the Shell Building also considered Neo-Gothic? Or something else? What is the status of the building? Who are the current tenants, office and retail? Any future plans or is it doing well as is?
Is the Shell Building also considered Neo-Gothic? Or something else? What is the status of the building? Who are the current tenants, office and retail? Any future plans or is it doing well as is?
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Expat wrote:Who are the current tenants, office and retail?
Sen Thai Cuisine (senthai-asianbistro.com) - ground floor
CORE (core11.com) - 11th floor
McGowan Walsh (mcgowanwalsh.com) - 12th floor
... as well as several attorneys and small businesses
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that is where i will be working this summer at a small architecture firm. 4th floor
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Expat wrote:The Shell Building is one of my favorites.
By the way Expat, if you ever get serious about moving back to St. Louis I know of a loft for sale with great views of the Shell Building
If the view is like the first picture, that would be a priceless view.
The Shell Building, Christ Church Cathedral, Library with upcoming improvements, & the Park Pacific including new tower, downtown skyline and Arch in the background. So much good stuff in one place, it is embarrassing
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The Shell Building, Christ Church Cathedral, Library with upcoming improvements, & the Park Pacific including new tower, downtown skyline and Arch in the background. So much good stuff in one place, it is embarrassing
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THat first pic looks like its from the Terra Cotta Building. Either on an upper floor or the rooftop deck.
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TheWayoftheArch wrote:THat first pic looks like its from the Terra Cotta Building. Either on an upper floor or the rooftop deck.
Yes. Both of those photos were taken from a loft on the eleventh floor in Terra Cotta. I was just told there is a contract on it now. Sorry Expat.
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For some reason, I like to revive dead threads, especially if I have pictures to add... I hope no one minds...
Dig the new pics. Always loved this building, if we could only get NLEC gone.- 6,775
Downtown2007 wrote:Does anyone know what tenants are in the Shell Bldg?
Sen Thai
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Downtown2007 wrote:Does anyone know what tenants are in the Shell Bldg?
Attorney Bankruptcy Services?
Christian Board of Publication?
Core?
Demolition Engineering?
Ferguson Charles M?
Gardener Underwood Bacon?
Gentry Trotter Communications?
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce?
ICMS Inc?
Imagine Advisors Inc?
Lake Environmental Inc?
Mc Gowan Brothers Development?
Powers Mortgage?
Ralph E Wafer Architecture?
Robert Moss Atty?
Rsig Security Group?
Schottel & Associates?
Sen-Thai Asian Bistro? -
Timothy J Phillips Law Office?
Zimmer Co?
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DeBaliviere wrote:Downtown2007 wrote:Does anyone know what tenants are in the Shell Bldg?
Gentry Trotter Communications?
LOL! I didn't know that goofball was still around!
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It should read:
Ralph E Wafer Architecture, GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS
Ralph E Wafer Architecture, GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS
Haha, nice one! Will you help him conquer the architectural world?captainjackass wrote:It should read:
Ralph E Wafer Architecture, GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS
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...conquer the architectural world?
The day you see me on the cover on El Croquis, standing in front of 3 cubes masquerading as a house, we'll say that.
LOL! I didn't know that goofball was still around
Not gone. And not a goofball. Gentry is a relentless pursuer of news coverage for his clients.
publiceye wrote:a goofball...a relentless pursuer of news coverage for his clients.
You of all people should know that these two characterizations aren't mutually exclusive.
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publiceye wrote:LOL! I didn't know that goofball was still around
Not gone. And not a goofball. Gentry is a relentless pursuer of news coverage for his clients.
Perhaps you never saw his entertainment reports 20+ years ago?
