Monument of the Naked Truth

     The Naked Truth Monument is located at 1938–1998 Grand Avenue in Saint Louis.  It is in Compton Hill Reservoir Park.  This was not the original site.  It was moved in 1969 to make way for a new interstate

     The monument was created in 1914.  The sculptor was William Wandschneider.    One the major donors was Augustus Busch.  The pedestal is 19 feet 10 inches.

    The monument was created to honor three great German American editors of the Saint Louis Westlice Post.– Carl Schurz, Doctor Emil Preetorius and Carl Daenzer.

     The statute was controversial beginning with its debut because the woman depictet is naked.   The revealing statute seemed appropriate because it was a symbol of truth.  The two torches symbolize enlightment

Pond, Monument of the Naked Truth, Water Tower

Monument of the Naked Truth

Signage Monument of the Naked Truth

Monument of the Naked Truth

Monument of the Naked Truth

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum

     The original use of the building at 3524 Russell Avenue , Saint Louis was as the Third Church of Christ Scientist.  The building was constructed in 1912.  Its style is Greek.Revival.  It is a 6 column brick and stone church building with.arching stained glass windows.

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Devos Restaurant

     Bevo Mill was built by Augustus Busch, Sr in 1917.It was located halfway between Grants Farm and the Augustus Brewery.  Its address was 4749 Gravois Avenue in Saint Louis. He wished to recreate a European Beer Garden where drinks would be served in an outdoor atmosphere of music and dance.

Devos Restaurant

Out side Restaurant

Outside Restaurant

These grain silos are located at 2860 S.Damen Avenue Chicago.     They are located adjacent to the Sanitary and Ship Canal.  They were constructed for the Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad in 1906.  The architect was John Metcalf. 

Photo of Damen Avenue Silos. Note the location adjacent to the Sanitary and Ship Canal.  Downtown Chicago can be seen in the background

     In 2022, the state of Illinois placed the Damen Silos up for sale at auction.  The highest bidder was Michael A. Tadin, , Jr of Matt Asphalt.  His winning bid was 6.5 million dollars.   His plan for the property has not been revealed.  The only n thing that is certain is that the historic silos would be demolished.  It appears that another piece of Chicago History will be lost by unregulated development.

Leonard P. Zakim.Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge  courtesy Jorge Salcedo.

     This bridge opened in 2023. It crosses the Charles River in Boston.  It is a cabled stayed bridge in a harp configuration.

     The bridge was designed by.Christian Menn in collaboration with  Miguel Rosales.

     It is built with steel and pre stressed concrete.

     Length is 1432 feet

     Width 83 feet

     Height is 270 feet.

     It carries Interstate 93 both north and south.

Flat Iron Building

     This building is located at 175 Fifth Avenue , New York.  It was originally known as the Fuller Building   It was the headquarters of Fuller Construction Company. It was an.office building .  The architectural style is Renaissance Revival.  It was built by the George A.Fuller Construction Company.  The architects were D.H. Burnham and Company.  (Daniel Burnham and Frederick P. Dinkel).

Flat Iron Buildingi

     It was the headquarters of George Fuller  Construction Company from 1902 to 1925.

     It was sold and investment company in 1925.

     It was sold to Equitable Insurance in 1937

     It was sold to a syndicate in 1945.

Aqua Building

     This building is located at 225 N. Columbus Drive Chicago.  The site of the building was a former railroad yard.  It is adjacent to the Chicago River.  Construction began in 2007. Completion was in 2010.

     Style is contemporary.  Architects were the Studio Gang led by Jeanne Gang.  Aqua was the first skyscraper for them. The contract was the largest ever awarded to an American firm led by a woman.   Architects of record were Lowernberg and Associates led by James Lowenberg. Main Contractor was James McHugh.

     Aqua is a mixed use 82 story skyscraper. Height is 261.8 meters  Construction costs were 30 million dollars.  There is 55,000 square feet retail and office space. There are 5 levels of below ground parking.

     There are 215 hotel rooms on floors 1 to 18

     There are 476 rental residential units on floor 19 to 52.

      There are 263 condo units and penthouse on floor 53 to 81.

Aqua Building