The Blog B.E.L.T.

Built Environment in Layman’s Terms (B.E.L.T.) is an award-winning* blog with my research, photos and words about St. Louis and surrounding areas. Here are some content samples:

A White Flight Tour Up West Florissant Ave. to #Ferguson and North St. Louis County
Being used as required reading for the Washington University course The Politics of Place, by architectural historian Michael Allen.

Marking the 10-Year Anniversary of B.E.L.T.

North County MCM: Independent Congregational Church

About That Building at Fyler & Ivanhoe

Personal Architecture: Northland Day Nursery School

Mid-Century Fetish: The Best of Everything

*Awards include RFT 2010 Best Local Website, and RFT 2013 Web Award for Best Architecture Blog.

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Northland and River Roads at Coloring STL

The Coloring STL exhibit at the Missouri History Museum is the most amazing thing! St. Louis architecture becomes living, interactive history for everyone. No daunting architectural academia – it’s hands-on colors, shapes and memories of our shared city. Among all … Continue reading → The post Northland and River Roads at Coloring STL first appeared […]

Documentary Sneak Peek: Mid-Century Modern in St. Louis

Do you love St. Louis MCM? Then watch the first 7-minutes of the February 17, 2020 edition of Living St. Louis on The Nine Network. I am beyond excited and deeply honored to have been a part of this documentary … Continue reading → The post Documentary Sneak Peek: Mid-Century Modern in St. Louis first […]

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November 1973: HELEN REDDY - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)

I had the biggest crush on a blonde hair, blue eyed boy in my 2nd grade class, Scott Van Seiver. Proximity is what made these feelings so urgent: he sat next to me alphabetically in class and lived down the street from the lady who babysat me, so I saw him on the walks to […]

October 1973: CHARLIE RICH - The Most Beautiful Girl in the World

My Father was gaga in love with his new wife, Joy, while I was falling deeper into dislike with her one visitation weekend at a time. He thought she was the most beautiful girl in the world, and I thought she was bad news. The walls of their tiny apartment were paper thin, so I […]

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