St. Louis

Maybe it was the unusual October weather—record high temperatures in the mid-90’s and the humidity nearing 100%, or maybe it was the fact that the Cardinals are in the play-offs, or maybe everyone is passed out drunk lying in a ditch or behind a dumpster because it’s the hometown of Budweiser beer, or maybe it’s the harsh reality that no one lives, works, or wanders around downtown St. Louis.

To St. Louis’ credit, I did catch some anti-war, anti-Bush protestors across the street from the Old Courthouse.

While I was in St. Louis I got an opportunity to view two very important works of architecture, the world recognized Gateway Arch by Eero Saarinen and the first modern-day skyscraper, the Wainwright Building by Louis Sullivan. Unfortunately I was unable to ride the tram to the top of the arch—maybe next time.

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