Historic Preservation /tags/historic-preservation Historic Preservation en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Thu, 15 May 2025 21:12:30 GMT Historic Illinois places are in danger of demolition or collapse. Here’s the case to save them /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-05-15/historic-illinois-buildings-east-st-louis-demolition-restoration Landmarks Illinois’ 2025 list of endangered historic places include former newspaper offices, barns and schoolhouses. Thu, 15 May 2025 21:12:30 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-05-15/historic-illinois-buildings-east-st-louis-demolition-restoration Miya Norfleet Plan for Gospel Music Hall of Fame gets more ambitious /arts/2025-04-18/st-louis-gospel-music-hall-fame-gets-ambitious Gospel Music Hall of Fame leaders hope to expand the museum from one building to a plaza, according to the first draft of a proposed master plan. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /arts/2025-04-18/st-louis-gospel-music-hall-fame-gets-ambitious Chad Davis The former Melba Theatre building in south St. Louis nears a major transformation /economy-business/2025-03-17/the-former-melba-theatre-building-in-south-st-louis-nears-a-major-transformation The theater is part of the Marquette Homes project, which includes the rehabilitation of six buildings and construction of three others in the Gravois Park and Dutchtown neighborhoods. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-03-17/the-former-melba-theatre-building-in-south-st-louis-nears-a-major-transformation Eric Schmid Historic north St. Louis church receives a $500K grant to revive its stained glass windows /culture-history/2025-03-11/st-louis-historic-black-church-500k-grant-stained-glass-windows The St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church in north St. Louis received $500,000 from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund to restore its 120-year-old stained glass windows. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /culture-history/2025-03-11/st-louis-historic-black-church-500k-grant-stained-glass-windows Andrea Y. Henderson The Sheldon plans $11 million renovation for its St. Louis home /arts/2025-02-11/the-sheldon-plans-11-million-renovation-for-its-st-louis-home The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries in Grand Center launched an $11 million capital campaign on Wednesday to fund renovations including a new marquee, new lounge area and an enhanced entranceway. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:58:39 GMT /arts/2025-02-11/the-sheldon-plans-11-million-renovation-for-its-st-louis-home Jeremy D. Goodwin St. Louis Symphony sets date for return to Powell Hall after 2-year renovation /arts/2025-02-11/st-louis-symphony-sets-date-for-return-to-powell-hall-after-2-year-renovation The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will perform a private concert at Powell Hall on Sept. 19, followed by a weekend of the orchestra’s first subscription concerts at its longtime home since the organization began a $140 million renovation and expansion two years ago. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:00:33 GMT /arts/2025-02-11/st-louis-symphony-sets-date-for-return-to-powell-hall-after-2-year-renovation Jeremy D. Goodwin 210-year-old log house finds new home in historic Sappington park /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-01-10/210-year-old-log-house-finds-new-home-in-historic-sappington-park To save the Joseph Sappington Home, preservationists first demolished it piece by piece. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-01-10/210-year-old-log-house-finds-new-home-in-historic-sappington-park Rachael Dziaba Art memorial will honor people forced on Trail of Tears in Steelville /culture-history/2024-12-06/art-memorial-trail-of-tears-steelville The memorial is meant to foster understanding and collective healing for the small Missouri town. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /culture-history/2024-12-06/art-memorial-trail-of-tears-steelville Ulaa Kuziez Clayton bank sues Armory developer in takeover bid, says it's owed $24 million /news-briefs/2024-10-16/clayton-peoples-national-bank-sues-armory-green-street-developer-seeks-takeover The People’s National Bank says the prominent developer has not made a single payment on the multimillion-dollar loan. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:42:36 GMT /news-briefs/2024-10-16/clayton-peoples-national-bank-sues-armory-green-street-developer-seeks-takeover Lacretia Wimbley The Armory, planned as a huge St. Louis entertainment center, closes indefinitely /economy-business/2024-09-25/armory-st-louis-entertainment-center-closes-indefinitely Developers said the Armory would be a leading entertainment destination. Less than two years after opening in an unfinished state, the Amory has closed indefinitely while its leaders seek more funding. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:15:06 GMT /economy-business/2024-09-25/armory-st-louis-entertainment-center-closes-indefinitely Jeremy D. Goodwin