Clayton Forsyth Building is Doomed

I understand that the lovely, mid-century Clayton Forsyth Building is targeted to be torn down in the next couple years. It will be replaced with a retail and condo complex. I have always admired this building that echos the curve in Forsyth. It is too bad that St. Louis continues to tear down its mid-century architecture.

Comments

[Mutha]

Ted, wasn't that home to Famous many years ago? I seem to remember stopping by en route to Broadcast Center, when it was located in Clayton. I was a student there as a teenager. I'd park in the Famous lot, spray on some Poison (ACK!) cologne and head to class. So sad it's being torn down.

[Ted Wight]

Mutha,

Actually the Famous Barr building is further East and is now owned by Washington University.

[Andrew Raimist]

I only gradually came to love this building. When simply driving by, I wasn't terribly impressed, but going there to visit my dentist for many years changed my outlook altogether.

I encourage anyone interested in this period of design to tour the interior and what remains of the original construction. Hidden in the corridor walls are some wonderful examples of full-height corrugated glass panels.

The aluminum railings in the entry hall are wonderful expressions of the era.

[Ted Wight]

I am going to take some interior pics soon. It was locked on Sunday when I was driving by. The light fixtures are great also!

[Dustin]

Nooooooo....