The *online* Steedman exhibit continues

Although the Great Hall display is over, don't forget that you can still learn about George Fox Steedman and the books he gave to St. Louis Public Library at the online Steedman exhibit.  See over 400 images from this exquisite collection by clicking here: 

http://exhibits.slpl.org/steedman/index.asp

The Steedman exhibit has closed

Early this morning the books and other items that had been displayed in the Great Hall since December were taken out of the cases.  Thanks to everyone who came by and enjoyed it! 

Last WEEK to see the Steedman exhibit!

Don't miss this rare opportunity to see some of the most beautiful, important, and interesting materials in the Steedman library.  Eight display cases in Central's Great Hall contain some of the gems of the collection -- Palladio, Piranesi, Frank Lloyd Wright, etc.  They are enhanced by a 5.5-foot high by 85-foot long mural that wraps around the entire south wall of the room, comprising images taken from the books themselves.  Saturday, May 30 is the last day it will be on exhibit, so hurry on in before it's too late!

Steedman Open House and SAH Lecture, April 16

The third in the Steedman/Society of Architectural Historians lecture series, "Architecture Around the World" was held the evening of Thursday, April 16.  Once again attendees had to negotiate through the traffic of a St. Louis Blues game, but we ended up with a good attendance of 35.  As before, the Steedman Room was open for viewing before the lecture, and folks enjoyed the Steedman exhibit in the Great Hall.  Paul Hohmann spoke and showed photos of a wonderful Danube River cruise, with many interesting shots of architecture, decorative details, and street art. 

Before and after, attendees browsed books on related subjects and recent architectural book acquisitions.

After a summer hiatus, the series will continue in the Fall with John Guenther speaking about Eero Saarinen on September 16.  Mark your calendars now!

Don't miss the next SAH lecture on April 16

Paul Hohmann, architect at E + A Architecture and blogger at Vanishing STL, will speak and show slides on the topic, "From Abbeys to Street Art--Germany and Austria Along the Danube." 




The Steedman Library will be open for viewing at 6:00 pm, then the lecture will begin at 6:30 pm in the third floor Carnegie Room at Central Library, 14th and Olive.

Steedman murals in the Great Hall!

Yes!  The library has produced two murals that run the length of the south side of the Great Hall at Central, just behind the exhibit of books from the Steedman library.  The images are all from Steedman books, and a few are actually in the exhibit.  They are amazing, and worth a trip to see in person.  Here's a glimpse:

Next SAH lecture, "Russia in 1993" to be held March 19

Don't miss the next in the six-part series of SLPL/SAH architectural lectures -- see the posts below for information on the series and photos of the first talk.