by Sherry Sissac | Feb 17, 2014
This bus shelter was commissioned in 1998 by the Bi-State Development’s Arts-in-Transit program. Monteith was influenced and aided by the numerous churches in the area, particularly The Friendly Temple. Four separate wooden patterns were required in order to...
by Sherry Sissac | Feb 17, 2014
The Bissell “New Red” Water Tower was built in 1885-86 from design plans by Deputy Building Commissioner William S. Eames, a founder of the St. Louis chapter of the American Institute of Architects. It was completed at a cost of $79,798 and was in service...
by Sherry Sissac | Feb 17, 2014
This statue is an exact copy of Vincenzo Consani’s Victory in the Pitti Gallery in Florence, Italy. When this copy arrived in St. Louis in 1886, it was placed in the so-called “Temple of Victory” where it has been ever since. The inscription on its...
by Sherry Sissac | Feb 17, 2014
Dimensions: 12′ x 40″ x 40″ Year Completed: 1887 Material: Pink granite Owner: Missouri Botanical Garden
by Sherry Sissac | Feb 17, 2014
McCammond wanted to create a unique and memorable visual statement that represents the diversity and energy of the area that is both artistic and recognizable. She wanted to re-invent the City’s iconic symbol, the maple leaf. Her inspiration came from talking...
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