Comments on St. Louis City Talk: Downtown St. Louis (the Neighborhood)

The river is dead to the city and has been since t...

2012-01-31T22:35:12.729-06:00

The river is dead to the city and has been since the end of the civil war. I love this town but don't think it will ever be properly integrated into the city again.

STL downtown has some amazing architecture. World class even. Sadly so much of it has disappeared in the last 50 years to placate modern ideals such as car parks and as a result of vacancy.

As always... great post.

I am really impressed by your site and blog. Did ...

2012-01-30T20:52:14.103-06:00

I am really impressed by your site and blog. Did you take all of the pctures? Can I link your site to StLouis.org? I am just getting started, but your blog certainly contains a lot of history of St. Louis. I have lived here all my life by the way, from North County, Riverview / Ferguson area.
- Michael

Great post on Downtown. I think this is the final ...

2011-12-30T08:08:33.844-06:00

Great post on Downtown. I think this is the final Groth Guide, so congratulations! Couldn't agree more about the riverfront and the missed opportunity. Even with all these pictures, you've left quite a bit left to explore, especially the Wash Avenue entertainment area. That's a good thing as I understand it - these guides are not intended to replace a visit, but to pique interest.

BTW - I think you misspelled Lumiere...;)

Unfortunately, if I understand correctly, they can...

2011-12-29T13:10:31.987-06:00

Unfortunately, if I understand correctly, they can no longer moor boats in the vicinity of Eads Bridge due to the tricky currents that have caused, on occasion, barges to break loose and knock other boats from their moorings and crash into the pilings for the PSB etc. There were som seriously deadly close calls over the past couple decades. I really lament the loss of all those boats along Wharf (LKSBlvd) Street.

2011-12-29T13:08:36.411-06:00

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