Category Archives: Penrose

Capping Neighborhood Revitalization

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Michael R. Allen

by Michael R. Allen In the past few weeks, proponents of the possibly impending economic development deal crafted between leaders in the Missouri House and Senate have made excuses for proposed cuts to the historic rehabilitation tax credit: “it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Hyde Park, Missouri, North St. Louis, O'Fallon, Penrose, Public Policy, St. Louis Place, The Ville | 1 Comment

Rebuilding Two Blocks in Penrose

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Michael R. Allen

by Michael R. Allen On Saturday, June 26, two blocks of north St. Louis’ Penrose neighborhood were abuzz with rehabilitation work — 15 homes’ and 300 volunteers’ worth of rehabilitation, to be exact.  The 4000 and 4100 blocks of North … Continue reading →

Posted in Housing, North St. Louis, Penrose | 1 Comment

Stone Church

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Michael R. Allen

by Michael R. Allen The frame one-story commercial building at 4709 Natural Bridge Road went up in 1914, early in the heydey of the thoroughfare. Later, by 1965, a church congregation took over the building and added the projecting, crenellated … Continue reading →

Posted in North St. Louis, Penrose, Storefront Addition | Leave a comment

Preservation Board Will Consider Demolition of House in Penrose Park

Posted on June 22, 2006 by Michael R. Allen

by Michael R. Allen The house on June 20, 2005. Photographs by Michael R. Allen. Built in 1902, the house at 4961 Penrose Avenue is located inside of Penrose Park and is slated for demolition in favor of road and … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic Preservation, Parks, Penrose, Preservation Board | Leave a comment