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ABOUT THERESA
PARK
The historic St. Theresa
School building, was originally built in 1905. Like the other 48
St. Louis Area school buildings designed by the nationally acclaimed
architect William Ittner, the Theresa School building features
beautifully ornate Gothic style terra-cotta and brick design. All
of his St. Louis area school buildings are listed on the
National Historic Register.
William Ittner's structures are nationally renowned. Having
produced hundreds of school buildings in over 25 states, these
unique structures are modern relics of young American architecture.
The Theresa School building was originally planned for destruction
so that a new strip mall, including a Walgreen's and a Starbucks,
could be erected in its place. However, when school district
officials learned of the building's unique historical significance,
it quickly reversed its decision. In partnership with
BSI Constructors Inc.,
James G. Staat Tuckpointing provided full masonry restoration to the
98 year old structure, including an abundance of restoration
cleaning, tuckpointing, and masonry repair.
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