this bothers me so much.
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IN DEPTH: STRUCTURES: HISTORIC REDEVELOPMENT
From the May 13, 2005 print edition
<A HREF="http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/ ... tml">Three developers team on $60 million midtown rehab</A>
Anna Jones
About 20 percent of the apartments are pre-leased at the University Village Loft Apartments, part of a historic rehab project in midtown St. Louis.
A block of warehouse space just southwest of Saint Louis University is about to become home to the 242-unit apartment complex and the Aquinas Institute of Theology.
The $60.5 million project, bounded by Laclede Avenue to the north, Forest Park Parkway on the south and Spring Avenue to the east, is slated to break ground this summer. The projected opening for Aquinas is December, and the University Village and accompanying three-story, 375-car parking garage and 16,000 square feet of retail space are projected to be ready late in 2006.
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From the May 13, 2005 print edition
<A HREF="http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/ ... tml">Three developers team on $60 million midtown rehab</A>
Anna Jones
About 20 percent of the apartments are pre-leased at the University Village Loft Apartments, part of a historic rehab project in midtown St. Louis.
A block of warehouse space just southwest of Saint Louis University is about to become home to the 242-unit apartment complex and the Aquinas Institute of Theology.
The $60.5 million project, bounded by Laclede Avenue to the north, Forest Park Parkway on the south and Spring Avenue to the east, is slated to break ground this summer. The projected opening for Aquinas is December, and the University Village and accompanying three-story, 375-car parking garage and 16,000 square feet of retail space are projected to be ready late in 2006.
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They are working on at least 3 different projects right now, aren't they? Do they have a website or phone number to get more information about any of the properties?
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IN DEPTH: STRUCTURES
From the September 23, 2005 print edition
Follow up
<A HREF="http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stor ... >Marquette, University Village projects lure future tenants</A>
Victoria Saeland
According to Bill Bruce, they are just about to close on financing of $31 million to $33 million needed to cover the apartment project's total cost.
Bruce estimated that the entire project would be finished within about 20 months, but that people can start moving into the apartments in about 12 to 14 months. The rent will range from $650 to $1,200 per month, which includes free parking, cable television, high speed Internet, a community room, and exercise and laundry facilities.
Located near Saint Louis University at Spring and Laclede avenues, the apartments are likely to attract some students, Bruce said, but noted that the biggest influx of tenants likely will be young couples.
From the September 23, 2005 print edition
Follow up
<A HREF="http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stor ... >Marquette, University Village projects lure future tenants</A>
Victoria Saeland
According to Bill Bruce, they are just about to close on financing of $31 million to $33 million needed to cover the apartment project's total cost.
Bruce estimated that the entire project would be finished within about 20 months, but that people can start moving into the apartments in about 12 to 14 months. The rent will range from $650 to $1,200 per month, which includes free parking, cable television, high speed Internet, a community room, and exercise and laundry facilities.
Located near Saint Louis University at Spring and Laclede avenues, the apartments are likely to attract some students, Bruce said, but noted that the biggest influx of tenants likely will be young couples.
- 10K
Work is underway on the University Village project. The old windows have been removed. The Aquinas Building turned out great!
There is a building just east of Aquinas, on the other side of Spring, that would be perfect for lofts or office or classroom space.
There is a building just east of Aquinas, on the other side of Spring, that would be perfect for lofts or office or classroom space.
I'm confused. Is this the big warehouse fronting Forest Park Pkwy, immediately west of Aquinas' new building? The one with all the windows removed? I thought Warehouse of Fixtures was on Laclede? 
Speaking of Laclede...is anyone familiar with this building?
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I think the block it's on has about the most potential I've ever seen.
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It's around the corner from Magnolia's (which looks shut down to me but I've been assured it is a thriving bar. It looks like the building is currently being used for storage from what I can tell. I'm not very familiar with SLU but it would seem that a traditional college style late night coffee house would do well so close to campus. There seems to be plenty of room for couches and musicians to do acoustic sets and poetry readings...
I think the block it's on has about the most potential I've ever seen.
It's around the corner from Magnolia's (which looks shut down to me but I've been assured it is a thriving bar. It looks like the building is currently being used for storage from what I can tell. I'm not very familiar with SLU but it would seem that a traditional college style late night coffee house would do well so close to campus. There seems to be plenty of room for couches and musicians to do acoustic sets and poetry readings...
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Framer,
The development actually includes both the building that fronts Forest Park Pkwy (an old Stix, Baer & Fuller warehouse) AND the Warehouse of Fixtures building on Laclede - they're connected via skybridge over the alley.
The development actually includes both the building that fronts Forest Park Pkwy (an old Stix, Baer & Fuller warehouse) AND the Warehouse of Fixtures building on Laclede - they're connected via skybridge over the alley.
Stellar, those are cool buildings. Makes you wonder what Midtown might have been like a 100 years ago. No doubt, some great buildings & streetscapes are missing.
- 10K
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I've always wondered what used to be on the other side of Laclede from those buildings, where the self storage facility now stands. It does surprise me that more student-oriented shops/restaurants, etc. have not opened up there (in the buildings around Mags), but I don't think the buildings' owners have put much effort into leasing the space.
I've always wondered what used to be on the other side of Laclede from those buildings, where the self storage facility now stands. It does surprise me that more student-oriented shops/restaurants, etc. have not opened up there (in the buildings around Mags), but I don't think the buildings' owners have put much effort into leasing the space.
I have always wondered about that too when I drive by every day. That area has really good potential.
- 10K
Here are some photos taken yesterday:
View from Forest Park Parkway:
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View from Spring Ave.:
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Side view from Laclede:
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Front view from Laclede:
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View from Forest Park Parkway:
View from Spring Ave.:
Side view from Laclede:
Front view from Laclede:
Stellar-- that little red building with the castle-like turret has always been one of my favorites. How I'd love to live there... I can't imagine why that building isn't utilized better, it would make a great lounge or shop. The storage warehouse is a giant waste of space, but at least its built to the sidewalks and maintains the density of the street. It's amazing that the flats on the west side of this block haven't been renovated-- they look very worn and grimey, but I love them! This section of Laclede has always felt like Mr. Rogers Neighborhood to me-- complete with the Post Office, New Market Hardware and Bob Kramer's Marionettes. Not to mention the architectural styles are very diverse-- Lofts, flats, rowhouses, new, old, and everything in between.
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I was watching the news and it was reported that there was a fire in this building tonight. While the flames looked fairly intense on TV, neither the reporters nor I am going to speculate on damage. Hopefully it will only delay this project temporarily....
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It must have not been that bad, because I can't find anything on it.
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STLgasm wrote:Stellar-- that little red building with the castle-like turret has always been one of my favorites.
The building is actually on the National Register of Historic Places, part of the Gerhart Block (the adjacent building that houses Magnolias currently).
stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/planning/heritage/agendas/2003/JAN27_03.pdf
(p. 42)
It's one of my favorites, too.
I drove by today, and it looks like the fire was contained to the North East croner, next to Humphry's along Laclede. There is obvious smoke stains above the window openings, but it does not look like much structural damage occured. The section that burned is boarded up at street level, but it doesn't appear to have burned above the first floor. There was a truck parkied inside, so I would assume everything will still go as planned.
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STLgasm wrote:We can thank our city's forefathers for building with bricks.
Here, here!
I haven't heard any more details about the fire in the old SB&F warehouse. I saw the fire on KTVI and feared the worst, but at least it was contained quickly. I'm glad the damage doesn't appear to amount to much- and it looks like it won't delay renovation efforts significantly.
I've always wanted to see this building redeveloped- it'll inject some needed life into this portion of the SLU campus and surrounding neighborhood. And I've always been fascinated with the history of our homegrown department stores, especially since the name of our last one (Famous-Barr) will fade into history very soon. And TMK, the former warehouse is the only building left with Stix, Baer, and Fuller still on its facade (the old store at Sixth and Washington bears no trace of its former tenant as far as I know).
Wasn't the Wireworks Lofts in Lafayette Square nearly destroyed by a fire during construction?
- 10K
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That's right - I think they had to cut the project back a little because part of the building was destroyed.
That's right - I think they had to cut the project back a little because part of the building was destroyed.
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Framer wrote:Wasn't the Wireworks Lofts in Lafayette Square nearly destroyed by a fire during construction?
Also if you take a look... from what I remember, the fire gave them the opportunity to create the courtyard in the middle of the complex.