The Brooks Building completed in 1892 in Lowertown St Paul is probably my favorite downtown building. It is a Romanesque Revival style at 59.96 feet tall, with four above ground floors and one below ground. I love the warm sandstone facade with the arched windows, columns, and carved window frames. It is solely commercial use, but I would love to see it converted to condos and lofts with the third floor reserved for me!!
Is that the whole third floor? I bet the building looks even prettier in the snow.
ReplyDeleteYes, Janey; the corner building is narrow as buildings go.
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DeleteKeep it up.
It looks great, I could live there too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous façade, Kate!
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ReplyDeleteAs much as I love living in the country, I've always thought living in just such a building might be wonderful ... for a time. I'll take the top floor ! :)
ReplyDeleteThis building is so much more romantic looking than the newer buildings that are made from slabs or poured concrete.
ReplyDeleteIt's certainly been well preserved. But I'd be in competition with you for the third-floor penthouse!
ReplyDeleteit really is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI've always been partial to this style of building, and the color is lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt's in such good condition! Good to see.
ReplyDeleteI like your favorite building, too, and love your plan for it, Kate!
ReplyDeleteEasy to see why this is one of your favorite buildings. The artisians that crafted the façade were quite gifted.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful style. Good to see that it's well kept up.
ReplyDeleteWow! That's a beautiful building, and it appears well taken care of! I love the arches on "your" windows and the trim on the second floor is gorgeous. So when you move in, I'm picturing a bakery (croissants & such) and café on the ground floor. And a book store nearby?
ReplyDeleteThat sandstone facade is lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favorites, too... I have long dreamed of having a quilt studio in that building. (Heck, why don't I just move in.) Save a space for me?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful architecture.
ReplyDeleteThis is an appealing building, Kate. It is an unusual mix of sophisticated and rustic.
ReplyDeleteI think the building is handsome and agree a condo on the third floor could be very nice.
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