St. Louis - National Blues Museum proposal

[Centropolis]

This project seems to be gaining steam, and will potentially be located in a renovated turn of the century building in a key location downtown St. Louis. I find this really exciting, as I am interested in the mystique of the age of the blues.


http://www.nationalbluesmuseum.org/i/archival2.jpg


A proposed world-class cultural attraction located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri focused on education, entertainment and community involvement. With 25,000 square feet of programming space, a 150-seat theater as well as technology and artifact-driven exhibits, the National Blues Museum will be a national civic asset honoring those who gave us the gift of modern American music.

http://www.nationalbluesmuseum.org/

[Expat]

Sounds like a great idea. What building is at 601 Washington?

[DeBaliviere]

Originally Posted by Expat

Sounds like a great idea. What building is at 601 Washington?

It's the old Dillard's/Stix Building. It's looking great these days, and the renovation is supposed to be complete in September.

[Arch City]

Recent articles about the National Blues Museum.

Chicago Tribune: Blues museum planned for St. Louis riverfront

Toronto Sun: St. Louis riverfront getting a bit more blue

The Huffington Post: First National Blues Museum Set To Open In St. Louis

Sound Spike: National Blues Museum takes shape in St. Louis