The 4th meeting of the Rust Belt Coalition of Young Preservationists is almost here! Read up for details on the weekend.
Sleeping Arrangements: If you requested a place to sleep, you’ve already received an email with your assignment and details. If you have not received an email or have additional questions regarding lodging, contact Caitlin at catmeives@gmail.com.
Hashtags: #rustbelttakeover #rustbeltSTL #showmeSTL
Weekend Contact: Rust Belt Takeover weekends are fun, action-packed, and informal. If you get distracted with all Saint Louis has to offer and need to catch up with the group, call or text Katy at (412) 535-3533 to find out where everyone is at.
Packing / Prep List:
- Register for Sunday’s Renegade Bus Tour (space is limited!)
- Comfy shoes, rain gear, a flash light or head lamp (or, a cell phone with a flashlight app that we can duct tape to your head)
- A six pack or growler of your favorite local brew for Saturday’s #beersavesplaces Rust Belt BYOB Craft Beer Competition
- Clear off some space on that phone for serious IG and Snapchat action
- Snacks + water
Weekend Map
Orange: Scheduled Events
Blue: Other fun things to check out
Friday Evening / May 19
We’ll meet at the ST-STYLE Style House at 3159 Cherokee Street at 7p for a brief introduction to the Rust Belt Takeover weekend. Then, we’ll walk over to Earthbound Beer Stock House at 2720 Cherokee Street. Meet up with us whenever you get to town!
7p: Meet at 3159 Cherokee Street
8p-11p: Earthbound Beer Stock House / 2720 Cherokee Street
Saturday Morning / May 20
- Cahokia Mounds. Photography courtesy of Don Burmeister and Ira Block
We’ll meet again at STL Style House at 3159 Cherokee Street Saturday morning to caravan out to Cahokia Mounds and the National Buildings Art Center. Be sure to eat a hardy breakfast before you arrive at Cherokee Street. Mike Panzitta is not attending and granola breaks cannot be guaranteed.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation will be joining us at the National Buildings Art Center for lunch and a led discussion on preservation across the Rust Belt.
10a: Leave 3159 Cherokee Street at 10a sharp to head east
10:30a: Cahokia Mounds / Collinsville, IL
Noon: National Buildings Art Center / 2300 Falling Springs Road, Sauget, IL
1p: Lunch + Talk with the National Trust for Historic Preservation / National Buildings Art Center
Saturday Afternoon / May 20
It’s time to breakout and explore STL! Local historian Michael Allen will be providing a guided tour of the former grounds of the Pruitt Igoe Housing Complex. We also have provided lots of recommendations for those who would rather break out and see other exciting things Saint Louis has to offer.
3p-5p: Pruitt Igoe Tour with Michael Allen / Meet at the intersection of Cass Avenue and North 25th Street
3p-5p: Choose Your Own Saint Louis Adventure
Do you like free things? Scope out the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, designed by Tadao Ando.
Not into contemporary art? Head to Forest Park to visit SLAM, the St. Louis Art Museum, then roam through the nearby Saint Louis World’s Fair Grounds. Another free option in Forest Park: the St. Louis Zoo.
The top of everyone’s must-see list is the City Museum – perhaps the coolest playground ever built with a bar on the roof. Open Saturday 9a-midnight / $12 admission.
This weekend is the grand opening of the Keiner Plaza at the Arch grounds, part of a project to transform the grounds surrounding the iconic Gateway Arch. Take the opportunity to wander around Laclede’s Landing with a self-guided walking tour.
Would you rather take advantage of Saint Louis lax liquor laws? Then head to the Soulard, the city’s oldest neighborhood, grab a drink, and wander around.
Or do you really want to dive into Saint Louis local brews? Check out the 6th Annual IndiHop, featuring over 50 local beers served inside 25 business at the Grove and Cherokee Street. 1p-7p / $30 tickets can be purchased here.
Whatever you choose, be sure to grab some dinner before heading to Dixie Cream Donut Flour Factory Saturday evening, or plan on grabbing a late dinner before heading back to Cherokee Street.
Saturday Evening / May 20
Who says we can’t party inside a vacant donut flour factory on Saturday? You bring your headlamp or a flashlight, and we’ll bring the donuts
We’ll also be holding the 2nd Annual #beersavesplaces Rust Belt BYOB Craft Brew Competition. Read up on the rules and learn how you can feature your favorite brew – whether it’s beer, cider, or soda – from your hometown (or your new favorite from STL : )
6p-8p: Dixie Cream Donut Flour Factory / 2215 Scott Avenue, St. Louis, MO
After the brew competition, we’ll all head back to Cherokee Street to check out the Lo-Fi Cherokee 2017 Premiere Party, and otherwise explore the night life on Cherokee Street. Tickets for the premiere party are $5 and can be purchased here. If the party isn’t your thing, grab a preservation buddy and take a stroll on Cherokee Street.
Sunday / May 21
Our friends and sponsors at Renegade STL are offering weekend attendees a free Whole Damn City bus tour on Sunday, May 21st!
Thank goodness St. Louis isn’t a normal city, because Renegade doesn’t provide normal bus tours. Explore beyond the neat and tidy parts of the city, and discover the grandeur and the dark underbelly that is St. Louis. Expect a unique entertaining style, with lots of discussion and dialogue. And maybe a few curse words.
Space is limited – register today!
10a-noon: Renegade Whole Damn City Bus Tour
As always, email rbc@youngpreservationists.com with any questions. See you all next weekend!
RBCoYP! 