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A New Perspective

As City Museum turns 25, changes are afoot

Photos by SARAH LOVETT

Words by ROSALIND EARLY

City Museum turned 25 last year, and plenty is afoot at one of St. Louis’ most cherished institutions. During the cold days of December, a pipe burst. But in happier news, the museum also acquired terra cotta pieces from Chicago’s Schiller Theater Building, which was razed in 1961. The theater was designed by renowned architects Louis Sullivan and Danker Adler. The museum already has pieces from the theater in its Architecture Hall and will be using some of the new pieces to create an archway to greet folks as they approach the ticket counter.

But the biggest news is that Bob Cassilly’s loft above the City Museum went on sale: It is now possible to live above the City Museum. Cassilly imagined much of the city museum and personally designed his loft, which includes historic windows, a sculptural bidet, and the odd curving shapes and hidden surprises one expects at the City Museum.

Keep keeping us weird, City Museum. n

Bob Cassilly’s unique lo could be yours. | REALTOR.COM / BENJAMIN SCHERLISS PHOTOGRAPHY

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