Debra and Jim's Visit to St. Louis

Last week, Debra and Jim were in town for a Cass Gilbert "field" trip.  (He designed the St. Louis Library and the St. Louis Art Museum).

Thursday

After a hearty breakfast prepared by Chef Gary,  we toured the St. Louis' World Bird Sanctuary:

In the afternoon we toured the home that Scott Joplin lived in from 1900 - 1903.  The best part was "playing" his songs on the player piano!

The next event was sitting in on a rehearsal of the St. Charles all-male choir, Ambassadors
of Harmony.  Jim's cousin, Dan Phillips, is a member. 

Friday

Took Jim and Debra on a tour of St. Louis neighborhood's, including Soulard, where we had a great breakfast at:

In the afternoon, we joined the Cass Gilbert group for the tour of the newly renovated St. Louis Library.  The library was built in 1912 for $1.5 million and was renovated in 2012 for $75 million.

Saturday

The next day we toured the Cass Gilbert-designed St. Louis Art Museum:

Pieces in the library's new addition: