tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14698828.post114061824352633969..comments2024-01-31T12:49:08.701-08:00Comments on STL Rising: A Beautiful French ConnectionRick Bonaschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10825477678253483191noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14698828.post-1140821496263693262006-02-24T14:51:00.000-08:002006-02-24T14:51:00.000-08:00While the GF and I were on the Soulard HT one year...While the GF and I were on the Soulard HT one year, one of the houses featured had major damage to the sandstone portions (extensive) of its' facade restored. I think the homeowner said it was a process which was invented in Germany, but had been used under license by the American contractor. I also recalled her saying that it was expensive. As for CH, I think the only way to finance its' restoration would be a special bond issue, such as the one which financed the Fire Dept. house improvements. Having said that, getting people on board will be an uphill battle, considering the comments of your respondents so far. Perhaps a public-private partnership would be another avenue to explore. Think Forest Park Forever and you get the picture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14698828.post-1140643291581068502006-02-22T13:21:00.000-08:002006-02-22T13:21:00.000-08:00Most sandstone-front houses in the city are painte...Most sandstone-front houses in the city are painted due to the softness of the stone. The base of the Wainwright Building, however, is a good example of natural sandstone that was successfully cleaned. It should be possible. Maybe someone should call Larry Giles.Michael R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262548806079447404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14698828.post-1140635193565189662006-02-22T11:06:00.000-08:002006-02-22T11:06:00.000-08:00Thanks anony #2, I believe you are right about the...Thanks anony #2, I believe you are right about the sandstone. <BR/><BR/>Figuring that paint would not adhere to the porous sandstone surface, I wonder if there would be some way to <I>dye</I> it to a desireable shade, so that the color of the stone would have a more natural appearance?Rick Bonaschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10825477678253483191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14698828.post-1140630393631776992006-02-22T09:46:00.000-08:002006-02-22T09:46:00.000-08:00this could be bad information, but I heard from so...this could be bad information, but I heard from someone who used to work there that the limestone has been cleaned, it's the <I>sandstone</I> that they can't figure out how to clean without it crumbling!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14698828.post-1140618678276887002006-02-22T06:31:00.000-08:002006-02-22T06:31:00.000-08:00We can't even afford public safety, so NO, I would...We can't even afford public safety, so NO, I wouldn't support frivolous cleaning of City Hall, though the aldermanic chambers certainly could use a good sweep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com