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Union Trust Building
705 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri
Architect: Louis Sullivan
Status:
City Landmark
June
18, 2021 color photos
| Location: St. Louis, Missouri,
USA Type: Office Building Year:1892- 1893 The Union Trust Building was built in a “U” shaped plan with two wings surrounding a central light court. It was designed by Louis immediately after their famous Wainwright Building. Modifications of the first two floors in 1924 eliminated some of the building’s important architectural elements such as its arched entryways and circular windows. Above that level, the building returns to its original characteristics, with uninterrupted brick shafts from the third to the twelfth floor. At 14 stories height, it was once the tallest building in St. Louis for a few years. Today it is known for its unique and detailed ornamentation that spans throughout the three different sections of the building. - Rethinking the Future (online August 2021) |
 Historic photo ... "Modifications of the first two floors in 1924 eliminated some of the building’s important architectural elements such as its arched entryways and circular windows." - Rethinking the Future  Note the recessed bay at left, shown below:  Recessed bay  Terra cotta overhanging cornice  Terra cotta overhanging cornice    Terra cotta spandrel panel features feline head surrounded by acanthus leaves    Terra cotta window surround  Terra cotta window surround  Terra cotta window surround ... Acanthus leaves     |
