Keywords: st. louis stlouis missouri public library central branch downtown blue hour bluehour philip leara philipleara outdoor architecture building The Central Branch of the St. Louis Public Library, located at 1301 Olive Street in Downtown, was built in 1912 and designed by Cass Gilbert who also designed the St. Louis Art Museum. Originally built for $1.5 million, the library just celebrated its 100th anniversary and re-opened on 9 December, 2012 after an extensive 2-year, $70 million reconstruction which includes a 60 percent increase in available space to patrons. The Central Branch of the St. Louis Public Library, located at 1301 Olive Street in Downtown, was built in 1912 and designed by Cass Gilbert who also designed the St. Louis Art Museum. Originally built for $1.5 million, the library just celebrated its 100th anniversary and re-opened on 9 December, 2012 after an extensive 2-year, $70 million reconstruction which includes a 60 percent increase in available space to patrons. |