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Historical June 1988 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
A former movie theater in University City, is being transformed into a modern, full-service drug store for Medicare-Glaser Corp. by R.G. Brinkmann Construction Company, a St. Louis design/build general contracting firm. Brinkmann began work in January on the $300,000, fast-track gut rehab of the 7,500 square foot Varsity Theatre, a once popular movie house located at 6610 Delmar Blvd. in the Loop.
The project was recently completed, the store is projected to open June 27.
The transformation of the Varsity Theatre marks the 44th full-service drug store that will be owned and operated by Medicare-Glaser Corp. in the St. Louis area. Medicare-Glaser is a national drug store chain with outlets in Missouri, Illinois, and Connecticut.
In addition to its 44 full-service drug stores, Medicare-Glaser operates 45 professional pharmacies, seven optical stores, and a home health care center. Brinkmann’s initial responsibilities entailed completing construction cost estimates and structural feasibility projections for the owner. Demolition work on the masonry and concrete building included tearing out the sloping concrete theater floor, balcony, and existing mechanical and electrical systems. “The building was a challenge to renovate because it was originally designed as a singlepurpose building,” said Joseph Fischman, vice president of real estate and store planning for Medicare-Glaser. “Brinkmann is doing an excellent job of coordinating the work for us. I think the project is going to turn out very well.” Robert G. Brinkmann, president of the design/build firm, said the project’s fast-track schedule put Brinkmann crews to work immediately. “We began major interior demolition work before we completed our contracting specifications and design work,” he noted. New construction work being performed by Brinkmann includes the creation of a sales floor, pharmacy, and storage area on the main level of the store.
The mezzanine level will contain office space and additional storage areas. New mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are also being installed.
The architect on the project is Schultz Group, Inc., which is also serving as the structural engineer. Other firms working with Brinkmann include Bell Electrical Contractors, Inc., design/build electrical and electrical engineer; Charles E. Jarrell Contracting Co., Inc., design/build mechanical and mechanical engineer; L&S Plumbing Co., design/build plumbing; and Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co., Inc., flatwork and interior foundation.
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The former Varsity Theatre, soon to be a Medicare-Glaser Drug Store. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1988, page 6. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1988.
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