Vintage 1929 Southwestern Bell Telephone Building St. Louis Original Photo

Description: A photo from the photo collection of Pacific Northwest photographer Oscar Loomis. His 1927-1937 collection spans a number of fascinating voyages on ships and by car. Mr Loomis would go on to join the Merchant Marines in WWII. This photo appears to have been acquired by him on his trip rather than taken by him.Type & Size: A 2x3.5" original photograph.Condition: Original to the era and in good to fair antique condition. Please see photos. This is a 1929 photograph of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Building in St. Louis, Missouri. The image beautifully captures the intricate Gothic Revival architectural details of the building, which was designed by architect Ralph Walker. The vantage point of the photograph showcases the majestic stature and the detailed facade of the iconic edifice situated in downtown St. Louis.The Southwestern Bell Telephone Building, completed in 1926, was among the tallest buildings in St. Louis at the time of its completion. It served as the headquarters for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, playing a crucial role in the telecommunications infrastructure of the region. This building is a fine example of the Gothic Revival architectural style, which was popular in the early 20th century for commercial structures and skyscrapers in the United States.Visible text in the photo includes "Southwestern Bell Telephone Bldg. St. Louis, Mo." in the upper right corner, and "American Commercial Photographers St. Louis" at the bottom right. No names or recognizable individuals are present in the photo.

Price: 28 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2024-12-28T16:12:36.000Z

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