June 2005
June 27, 2005
Saying Goodbye to Busch...
Local architectural photographer, Toby Weiss bids adieu to Busch Stadium.
I agree with Toby's thoughts word for word.
And I've never taken for granted these views from the stadium. No matter the decade, it's always thrilled, even when a particular game didn't. The arc, the Arch, the sweep and swirl of energy, and all the pieces that combine to turn a structure into the nucleus of a proud and glamorous era.
June 25, 2005
Pretty War on the Scene - The Praxair Incident: The Aftermath
Pretty War headed over to the Lafayette Square neighborhood to shoot some photos at the scene of the Praxair Explosion.
The area was bustling with firefighters, cops, various news reporters and photographers, curious residents and their dogs.
I wasn't able to cross the yellow tape, but that's okay, either was the photographer from the Post-Dispatch. As would be expected, the area had the smell of burnt matter in the air. Here is a shot of a charred grassy knoll just across the street
Here is a shot of some of the tanks that made it ...
... and a piece of one that didn't -
A car that was reduced to ashes, that I was told was just bought by a local resident last week.
For some excellent photos of the actual disaster go to Stltoday.com.
June 23, 2005
Urban Pic of the Day - South Broadway
Cluster of buildings on South Broadway near Jefferson. There is something about this particular stretch that I find quite charming.
June 22, 2005
Urban Pic of the Day - Breakfast At Kopperman's
Scene from Kopperman's Delicatessen in the Central West End.
June 21, 2005
Urban Pic of the Day - Contemporary Art Museum - St. Louis
June 19, 2005
June 11, 2005
Urban Pic of the Day - Waiting for the Parade
Scene just prior to the parade that kicked of the final parish picnic at Resurrection of Our Lord on Meramac in Dutchtown. As of July 1st, 2005 the school and church will be closing. The parish has been in existence for 75 years.
June 08, 2005
Urban Pic of the Day - City Hall
View of City Hall from the rear
June 07, 2005
Urban Pic of the Day - Mansion
One of many quaint little homes along Lindell Blvd., just across the street from Forest Park.
June 04, 2005
Urban Pic of the Day - Back Porch
Gorgeous sunset as seen from my back porch.
June 02, 2005
Urban Pic of the Day - Knickerbocker
View of the Knickerbocker neon sign on Washington Ave. in Downtown St. Louis at dusk.
