Historical June 1987 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Delmar Loop has seen several major improvements in the past year and a half. Blueberry Hill received a face lift and a sporty canopy.
The building across the street has been renovated and houses a variety of interesting shops and restaurants shaded by attractive gray awnings. Now, a new development pushes the rehab activity further east into St. Louis City. Paul and Suzanne Schoomer (owners of Paul’s Books, 6691 Delmar) and contractor Dennis Schoen are partners in the renovation of the commercial/residential building at Eastgate and Delmar.
The development, called Parkview Centre, is in the demolition stage presently, with availability of retail space within three months.
The building, part of the Delmar Loop/ Parkview Garden National Register Historic District, is a very good example of early twentieth century commercial architecture.
The renovation which meets the required federal standards promises to return the structure to its original handsome appearance.
There will be approximately 11,700 square feet available for retail or restaurant space. Individual stores will have finished and painted walls and two-hour fire rated ceilings with either tiled or carpeted floors, new central heating and air conditioning units, plumbing and electrical, and 1/2 baths. Basements will be sprinklered with smoke detectors and fire horns. Rental rates run between $6.00 and $8.00 a square foot depending on location.
The apartment units will be ready in four to six months. Located on the second floor of the building, there will be a total of thirteen units ranging in size from 645 square feet to a 1,058 square foot townhouse unit. Rents will range from $350 a month to $400 for the townhouse.
Each unit will have a security entry intercom system and will include central heating and air conditioning, refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, garbage disposals, Euro-style cabinets, smoke detectors, and will be fully insulated.
A one-year lease and a security deposit equal to one month’s rent will be required. Parking for both the commercial and residential spaces will be on the street with plans being made for limited off-street facilities.
For further information on the project or for lease information, call Robert C. Meier & Co., 862-2324.
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A portion of the building at Delmar and Eastgate in the Delmar Loop. Photo by King Schoenfeld. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1987, page 1.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1987.
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