I like yours better since "Aloha" actually has dual meanings.bsharmastl wrote:Or as in Hawaii.....
Aloha, Aloha. I don't know why you say Aloha, I say Aloha.
Just not the same is it?
I hope everyone is happy with their units. How much are the penthouses going for?
I'm happy and what not. I don't know costing on Penthouses. Recommend you call the developers if interested: http://1136washingtonstl.com/chad wrote:I hope everyone is happy with their units. How much are the penthouses going for?
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i used to rent 8000 square feet in 1136 for $500 a month. those days are long gone but i still wanted to throw that out there for all you people paying an arm and a leg. there is a ghost of a black cat that haunts the building. no bs. try to get a tour of the 3rd basement. it's really scary. if you can get roof access you can have a LOT of fun with a 3 man water balloon launcher.
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AlongForTheRide wrote:there is a ghost of a black cat that haunts the building. no bs.
BS
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steve wrote:Any word on the retail tenant(s)?
This building really needs some ground floor tenants. And some trees or greenery along the Tucker side.
The sign in one of the windows at the Meridian specifies that the retail space can be divided.adamflath wrote:There is only enough room for tenant. Plus it has RED opening up soon.
There seems to be this confusion that people believe the Meridian Lofts was the former home of the Brown Shoe Company. After some research, I believe our building is not necessarily connected with the current Brown Shoe Company. We are connected to Alonson D. Brown's company, the Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company. Our building is shown in A.D. Brown's Hamilton-Brown Shoe company's stock certificate image here: http://www.scripophily.net/hambrowshoco.html
His younger brother, George Warren Brown, founded the Brown Shoe Company. George did work for Hamilton-Brown before founding Brown Shoe, however.
http://tinyurl.com/2ykxws
Unable to convince his brother, A.D. Brown, to join him in a manufacturing venture, 25 year old George Brown entered a partnership with Alvin L. Bryan and Jerome Desnoyers to make ladies shoes. In 1885 Alvin Bryan sold his share of the business, which was renamed Brown-Desnoyers Shoe Company. In 1893, Jerome Desnoyers retired, leaving 40 year old Brown in complete control, and the company was named the Brown Shoe Company.
His younger brother, George Warren Brown, founded the Brown Shoe Company. George did work for Hamilton-Brown before founding Brown Shoe, however.
http://tinyurl.com/2ykxws
Unable to convince his brother, A.D. Brown, to join him in a manufacturing venture, 25 year old George Brown entered a partnership with Alvin L. Bryan and Jerome Desnoyers to make ladies shoes. In 1885 Alvin Bryan sold his share of the business, which was renamed Brown-Desnoyers Shoe Company. In 1893, Jerome Desnoyers retired, leaving 40 year old Brown in complete control, and the company was named the Brown Shoe Company.
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innov8ion wrote:There seems to be this confusion that people believe the Meridian Lofts was the former home of the Brown Shoe Company. After some research, I believe our building is not necessarily connected with the current Brown Shoe Company. We are connected to Alonson D. Brown's company, the Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company. Our building is shown in A.D. Brown's Hamilton-Brown Shoe company's stock certificate image here: http://www.scripophily.net/hambrowshoco.html
His younger brother, George Warren Brown, founded the Brown Shoe Company. George did work for Hamilton-Brown before founding Brown Shoe, however.
http://tinyurl.com/2ykxws
Unable to convince his brother, A.D. Brown, to join him in a manufacturing venture, 25 year old George Brown entered a partnership with Alvin L. Bryan and Jerome Desnoyers to make ladies shoes. In 1885 Alvin Bryan sold his share of the business, which was renamed Brown-Desnoyers Shoe Company. In 1893, Jerome Desnoyers retired, leaving 40 year old Brown in complete control, and the company was named the Brown Shoe Company.
when I contacted Brown shoe last week, I asked, "What does the A.D. in A.D. Brown stand for?"
they responded with...
After re-thinking your question it dawned on me that A.D. Brown was
actually a person - Alanson D. Brown (don't have middle name). He was
a
partner in the Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company.
George Warren Brown worked for his brother Alanson. He left
Hamilton-Brown
to form a new company - Bryan, Brown and Company - which would
eventually
become our current Brown Shoe Company.
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innov8ion wrote:His younger brother, George Warren Brown, founded the Brown Shoe Company. George did work for Hamilton-Brown before founding Brown Shoe, however.
For whom the George Warren Brown School Of Social Work at WashU is named.
http://gwbweb.wustl.edu/ProspectiveStud ... story.aspx
We contacted Brown Shoe in the belief we were connected with them in hopes of obtaining some historical artifacts to place in our lobby. Although we don't appear to be related to Brown Shoe, maybe they have a picture of A.D. Brown and George together or something. 
Does anyone know how to locate quality historical pictures of downtown buildings, specifically the Meridian? I've found some Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company knick-knacks online.
Regarding retail. The easternmost retail space is filled by a photography/print company. The westernmost retail space is likely to be divided into two spaces. I think one of them might be getting hot soon. Time will tell.
Does anyone know how to locate quality historical pictures of downtown buildings, specifically the Meridian? I've found some Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company knick-knacks online.
Regarding retail. The easternmost retail space is filled by a photography/print company. The westernmost retail space is likely to be divided into two spaces. I think one of them might be getting hot soon. Time will tell.
innov8ion wrote:Does anyone know how to locate quality historical pictures of downtown buildings, specifically the Meridian?
Go to (or call) the Missouri Historical Society's library and archive building on Skinker. They've got tons of historical photos, and you can order enlarged re-prints from them. They're great people, and would love to help you with your project.
^ Great advice, thanks Framer! I looked into this and here are direct links:
- http://www.mohistory.org/content/Librar ... oving.html
- http://www.mohistory.org/content/Librar ... visit.html
- http://www.mohistory.org/content/Librar ... oving.html
- http://www.mohistory.org/content/Librar ... visit.html
It looks like there is some consturction in part of the meridian retail space, anyone have ideas on what is going in?
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joelkamp wrote:It looks like there is some consturction in part of the meridian retail space, anyone have ideas on what is going in?
"Consturction", apparently.
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I'm told Sprint will be taking most of the retail space, except for the "narrow" area next to the lobby. Entrances will be built on both Tucker and Washington.
It's about time this major intersection got some ground-level life.
It's about time this major intersection got some ground-level life.
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^ Well, that wouldn't have been my first choice, but like you said it'll just be nice to see a ground level retailer there.
Same here, but it probably makes decent business sense for Sprint. If they don't have a downtown presence to cover the business market, they do now.ThreeOneFour wrote:^ Well, that wouldn't have been my first choice, but like you said it'll just be nice to see a ground level retailer there.
Also, I believe Sprint will be utilizing only a portion of the retail space leaving options open for an additional business.
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innov8ion wrote:Same here, but it probably makes decent business sense for Sprint. If they don't have a downtown presence to cover the business market, they do now.
It's a smart location- high visibility for walk-in customers and it's well-positioned for business clients. As you said, there'll still be room for other retailers, and I think a positive domino effect could happen here (i.e., others may quickly follow once Sprint settles into its new space).
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I think AT&T Wireless used to have a store where Teutenberg's is now, and I seem to remember there being a cellular store in the Mercantile Library Building, across from Macy's and the mall. Seems like they pulled out of the market at the wrong time.
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Sprint/nextel store?
Not exactly what I had in mind, but it is a retailer...And I won't have to go wait for hours at the Big bend/Clayton store!
Not exactly what I had in mind, but it is a retailer...And I won't have to go wait for hours at the Big bend/Clayton store!