The Laurel (Stix/Dillard's Building)- 625 Washington Ave.

stldtfan · PostNov 26, 2007#2012007-11-26T05:30+00:00

This building is STILL such an eyesore. Coming back from that Rams ......um.... "game????", I was looking up at the building and going, "Ugh...... what an impression for ANYONE visiting STL".

Do we have any idea when there will be some visible work on this building so that we know some progress is being made?

newstl2020 · PostNov 26, 2007#2022007-11-26T08:50+00:00

I think that "UGH" feeling is going to stick around as long as the skybridge remains intact. Didn't we hear early to mid '08 as the timeframe for the demolition? If so, I'd say around then.

threeonefour · PostNov 26, 2007#2032007-11-26T13:05+00:00

bsharmastl wrote:This building is STILL such an eyesore. Coming back from that Rams ......um.... "game????", I was looking up at the building and going, "Ugh...... what an impression for ANYONE visiting STL".

Do we have any idea when there will be some visible work on this building so that we know some progress is being made?

Since Pyramid is so into banners, I think it'd be great to hang one on the back of The Laurel, so people entering and exiting the Edward Jones Dome/America's Center would see this if they haven't already seen the banners on the skybridge over Washington Avenue.

stldtfan · PostNov 26, 2007#2042007-11-26T15:18+00:00

A banner in the back hiding all the broken windows would be good.

Their display does look good. I just wish there was some visible progress being made.

the laurel at mx · PostNov 26, 2007#2052007-11-26T22:48+00:00

bsharmastl wrote:...Do we have any idea when there will be some visible work on this building so that we know some progress is being made?

PRE-SALES = CONSTRUCTION LOAN = PROGRESS

So far, we're on track to start construction in spring '08. Believe me, no one wants this building to be under construction (and looking good) than me

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wheelscomp · PostNov 27, 2007#2062007-11-27T04:19+00:00

The Laurel at MX wrote:Believe me, no one wants this building to be under construction (and looking good) than me !

I think what you meant to say is no one wants this building to be under construction (and looking good) more than I do

stldtfan · PostNov 27, 2007#2072007-11-27T04:33+00:00

All right wheels........ :-s. Take a look at the Plaza Square thread for some fun.

Laurel rep... could you please post the latest pre sales figures(if possible)? Best of luck and thanks for the response.

the laurel at mx · PostNov 27, 2007#2082007-11-27T19:37+00:00

bsharmastl wrote:All right wheels........ :-s. Take a look at the Plaza Square thread for some fun.

Laurel rep... could you please post the latest pre sales figures(if possible)? Best of luck and thanks for the response.

Sorry about the grammar/typos! We currently have 18 reservations. We are also holding 6 additional units off the market while we look at combining units. Our largest units have been very well received and we are thinking about adding more large units to the mix.

wheelscomp · PostNov 28, 2007#2092007-11-28T04:47+00:00

bsharmastl wrote:All right wheels........ :-s. Take a look at the Plaza Square thread for some fun.

Reddragon is going to spin off this planet.

debaliviere · PostDec 06, 2007#2102007-12-06T17:01+00:00

The Laurel at MX wrote:
bsharmastl wrote:...Do we have any idea when there will be some visible work on this building so that we know some progress is being made?

PRE-SALES = CONSTRUCTION LOAN = PROGRESS

So far, we're on track to start construction in spring '08. Believe me, no one wants this building to be under construction (and looking good) than me !

At what point will marketing begin on the Concord?

bl211 · PostDec 06, 2007#2112007-12-06T20:15+00:00

DeBaliviere wrote:
The Laurel at MX wrote:
bsharmastl wrote:...Do we have any idea when there will be some visible work on this building so that we know some progress is being made?

PRE-SALES = CONSTRUCTION LOAN = PROGRESS

So far, we're on track to start construction in spring '08. Believe me, no one wants this building to be under construction (and looking good) than me !

At what point will marketing begin on the Concord?

From what I hear the financial partner in the Concord backed out and Pyramid is looking for another one.

stldtfan · PostDec 07, 2007#2122007-12-07T00:51+00:00

groan....

In my opinion, this building has the same "positives" that any BPV building would have. It is right next to a sporting avenue, in the center of DT, has a beautiful view of East (others are beautiful city views to) and is next to excellent eateries.

I would love to see this building be refurbished ASAP. I have relatives I take to the Rams game (easier to get tickets nowadays) and would love to point out that the last "beautiful ugly building" is soon to be renovated.

threeonefour · PostDec 07, 2007#2132007-12-07T03:21+00:00

BL211 wrote:From what I hear the financial partner in the Concord backed out and Pyramid is looking for another one.

As disappointing as this news is, with the plans Pyramid and GGP have for this place, it shouldn't be too much trouble to find another investor.

stldtfan · PostDec 07, 2007#2142007-12-07T04:23+00:00

As long as there are no delays, guess who cares.

avantstl · PostDec 11, 2007#2152007-12-11T17:19+00:00

I received this e-mail from the Laurel:

RAMS VS. PACKERS

Stop by the The Laurel Condominiums Display and Sales Center between now and December 12th to enter a drawing for a free giveaway. One winner will receive four Rams tickets for the December 16th Packers game. These are great seats - just 13 rows off the field behind the Packer’s bench. Even though Bret Favre is hurt, he will be walking the Packer’s sidelines. The winner will also receive a $100.00 gift certificate to a downtown restaurant and free parking at our 11th and Convention parking lot.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS VISIT OUR SALES OFFICE AND ENTER TO WIN!!!!!!

WE’RE OPEN DAILY - MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 11-6 AND SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 11-5

dweebe · PostDec 11, 2007#2162007-12-11T17:54+00:00

AvantStL wrote:I received this e-mail from the Laurel:

RAMS VS. PACKERS

Stop by the The Laurel Condominiums Display and Sales Center between now and December 12th to enter a drawing for a free giveaway. One winner will receive four Rams tickets for the December 16th Packers game. These are great seats - just 13 rows off the field behind the Packer’s bench. Even though Bret Favre is hurt, he will be walking the Packer’s sidelines. The winner will also receive a $100.00 gift certificate to a downtown restaurant and free parking at our 11th and Convention parking lot.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS VISIT OUR SALES OFFICE AND ENTER TO WIN!!!!!!

WE’RE OPEN DAILY - MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 11-6 AND SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 11-5

I know where I'm going for lunch.

I'm a season ticket holder but sold my tickets Rams/Packers tickets to some cheeseheads for $25 above face. (I know I sold out: but it paid for Christmas.)

innov8ion · PostDec 11, 2007#2172007-12-11T18:03+00:00

^ Christmas only costs $25 these days? What's your secret?!?

dweebe · PostDec 11, 2007#2182007-12-11T18:15+00:00

innov8ion wrote:^ Christmas only costs $25 these days? What's your secret?!?

Four tickets that normally sell for $65, sold for $90 = $360.

Okay: not all of my Christmas purchases, but a decent dent.

shimmy · PostDec 11, 2007#2192007-12-11T23:00+00:00

Wait, Brett Favre missed a game? Huh. Haven't been paying attention.

the laurel at mx · PostDec 17, 2007#2202007-12-17T20:03+00:00

I thought it would be fun to share some pictures of The Laurel in it's current condition:

Photos don't do a great job of showing how huge the atrium really is...

Another atrium shot...

Decorative column capitals are found thoughout most of the building...

The original marble elevator surround will be restored/retained...

Escalator...

Sign from the building's final department store days...

The Dillard's drop celing (yuck!)...

debaliviere · PostDec 17, 2007#2212007-12-17T20:08+00:00

WOW.

Thank you for sharing!

steveinphila · PostDec 17, 2007#2222007-12-17T20:57+00:00

WOW, indeed. I had no idea work had progressed so much on the interior.

Some random notes:

1. Whoever was responsible for what Dillards did to that building should be shot.

2. Seeing those pics reminds me of when my mom and a friend of hers would take all of us kids downtown on December 8th (the feast of the Immaculate Conception when we had the day off from school) and would look at the animated display windows, visit Santa at Famous and have lunch in the St. Louis Room. Then, the whole crew (11 of us all together) would schlep over to Stix and visit Santa there and ride the monorail in the toy department. This was an all day affair since it was so crowded and everyone was totally exhausted when the day was over. Its so sad to see downtown virtually empty now, even in the middle of a work day. It wasn't that long ago the sidewalks were overflowing with people.

3. I remember all too well when those elevators were operated by uniformed and gloved personnel who announced the stops and the merchandise that was on each floor. On the main floor, they had to wait for the elevator director with their clicker to give them permission to go up. Of course, Famous and Vandervoort's had these, too.

jmedwick · PostDec 17, 2007#2232007-12-17T21:31+00:00

Thanks for the photos.

Impressive and interesting with the new atrium space.

More interesting is the stuff under the hanging ceiling. In many department stores, including the Herald Square Macys and the Downtown Famous Barr, while the columns have some detail, the rest of any exposed ceiling can look kinda junky. The height and detail on the Stix celling make it seem like opening it all up was far more of an option aesthetically.

MattnSTL · PostDec 17, 2007#2242007-12-17T21:33+00:00

The atrium is not new, from what I understand. Paul Hohman of Pyramid Architects was telling me Thursday night that it was cut in back before Stix was bought out by Dillards and was to be headquarters space. It was never actually finished when Dillards took over.

Thanks for posting the photos, I really wanted to see the atrium after hearing about it.

jmedwick · PostDec 17, 2007#2252007-12-17T21:44+00:00

^ That would make sense. For years my dad told me that Stix had "gutted" the upper floors of the building, removing everything wall to wall above the remaining shopping floors, including the floors themselves, but that never made any sense when looking at the building.

The Laurel (Stix/Dillard's Building)- 625 Washington Ave.

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