This week we got offered an amazing opportunity to tour the old St. Louis post office building in downtown. Its a big beautiful second empire (mostly) civic building. It's a true survivor and an amazing part of our city's past. So join Kim and I as we explore another part of St. Louis's past.

#Exploring #Victorian #tour #preservation #secondempire

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^^^Seriously if you visit St. Louis and love all things Victorian go here^^^

Completed Projects (2021): New Roof, New Water Service, New Windows (Partial), Boiler Work, Sewer Lateral, Tuck-pointing, Plaster Repair (Partial), Wood Floors (Partial), Electric Service (Partial)

Projects to Complete in 2022: Limestone Restoration of Front Elevation, Rebuild Mansard, New Windows (Partial), Complete Plaster Work (2nd Floor and Back Hallway 1st Floor, Kitchen and Dining Room), Plumbing Stacks and Rough in Plumbing, Complete Electric, HVAC (Basement and 1st Floor), High Velocity AC and Heat (2nd Floor), Mini Splits (3rd Floor), Framing on 3rd Floor, Rebuild of Front Cornice Work and Copper Gutter System, Rebuilding of Dormers

Projects to Complete in 2023: Hallways and Stairwells (Plaster Repair, Floors, Stringers of Stairwell Reinforcement), Completion of Windows (1st and 3rd Floors), Parlors (Including Fireplace Mantels, and Pocket Doors, and Decorative Fretwork, Completion of 3 Floor Bathroom and Main Suite