Soar above it all — breathtaking aerial views of Downtown St. Louis surround this one-of-a-kind address at one of the world's most recognized landmarks - City Museum Lofts - !!!
Private appointments are available on a daily basis.
Salvaged from Downtown highrises -- now incorporated throughout the lofts as a reminder of the past
Pristine polychrome terra cotta plaques found installed inside the Northwestern Terra Cotta Co. workrooms and attributed to master modeler Fritz Albert. The discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922 coincided with popular interest in the decorative Egyptian style. Albert was something of an amateur Egyptologist and his hieroglyphs often included messages pertaining to the function of the building.
The shells lining the columns next to the whale on the first floor of the museum are from The Broadway Oyster Bar (located at 736 South Broadway, St Louis, MO.)--- Interestingly enough is the fact that the shells found one column represents just one night's consumption of oysters at the restaurant!!! These shells can be seen throughout the lofts on the 5th floor....
Printing Plates -- Vintage print blocks are used extensively throughout the City Museum and in the exclusive lofts on the 5th floor. In addition to a cohesive visual backdrop, these printing plates & blocks provide a window into St Louis' past, representing everything from restaurant menus and department store ads to company letterheads and signature plates.
"Hostess" the maker of the iconic "Twinkies " --closed the doors on the bakeries nationwide and the plant in St Louis permanently in November of 2012... It was shortly thereafter that City Museum purchased thousands of baking pans to use in a variety of ways in the museum and in lofts... A great example is in the main entry hallway leading to The Lofts at City Museum, as well as in some of the lofts in Phase 2 on the walls....
Hostess the maker of the Twinkies --closed the doors on the bakeries nationwide and the plant in St Louis permanently in November of 2012... It was shortly thereafter that City Museum purchased thousands of baking pans to use in a variety of ways in the museum and in lofts... A great example is in the main entry hallway leading to The Lofts at City Museum.
The walls bordering the entry into The City Museum Lofts is loaded with the most unusual recycled material - !!! On the right are Escalator Stairs rescued from the now-closed Downtown St Louis Famous Barr Department Store ...
City Museum acquired 70,000 bottles from a discontinued bottle line in the late 1990s from the Vess Soda Company. Each bottle in this wall was individually placed and attached with silicone.
Polychrome terra cotta relief medallion depicting Progress Lighting the Way for Commerce". Also known as The Spirit of Progress, she became the corporate symbol for popular retailer Montgomery Ward and was featured in various color combinations on Ward store facades across the US.
Claim your place in history — City Museum Lofts Phase II site map showing where this legendary residence sits within one of the most visited and beloved landmarks on the planet, as seen on Zillow Gone Wild
Phase II is NOW Ready to Tour....
Claim your place in history — City Museum Lofts Phase II site map showing where this legendary residence sits within one of the most visited and beloved landmarks on the planet, as seen on Zillow Gone Wild
Hallway leading through **Phase II** at The City Museum Lofts - Doors are now **OPEN** - Daily Tours Available -
Welcome to City Museum Lofts Phase II — the only place on earth where you can wake up and live inside an internationally celebrated museum, as seen on Zillow Gone Wild
Flowing hallway with stone walls and tasteful custom shelving.
Kitchen pantry with functional custom shelves.
Functional dining and living area with light dancing on the wall.
One-of-a-kind kitchen counter with bar seating.
Premium Viking-brand kitchen appliances.
Entertain in style in this gorgeous dining area featuring incredible Downtown views and loads of natural light.
Relax in an oasis of comfort.
Ample area for entertaining large groups.
Prepare your meals inside a functional work of art!
Loft styling with fascinating shadows cast through custom light fixtures.
Postcard-worthy view of Downtown St. Louis from massive double-ane windows.
Elegant quirky features in lurk in every corner.
Dining area featuring oven-hood vented to exterior.
Head-on view of kitchen, bedroom, and living areas.
Secondary bedroom has its own living area!
Glass block and stone serve to accent the cozy guest bedroom.
Enjoy the morning sun from this industrial-style guest bedroom.
A living area that flows like water!
Custom curved entry to the primary suite - crowned with stacked glass blocks --- allowing natural to flow thru from the greatroom....
Primary bathroom view --- elevated vanity with granite top --- Custom built curved shower....
Open and spacious primary suite - polished concrete floors -no builder-grade finish here, just artisan detail at every turn - curved walls & neutral paint - so peaceful..
Even the hallways are works of art!
Stone, steel, wood, and more are a loft-lovers dream come true in the large Great Room.
Great room with built-in curved shelving Custom bookcases follow the curve of the wall, turning storage into sculpture — a hallmark of this unit's thoughtful, artisan-built interior.
Greatroom accented with custom installed organ pipes (brought in from a church in Indiana)....
Relax in style inside a loft-sized work of art.
Guest bedroom, curved checkered wall The same signature mosaic pattern continues into the second bedroom, tying the whole unit's story together room to room.
A custom curved shower enclosed in hand-set tile — spa-like, sculptural, and completely unique to this address.