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Identification
Name
Railway Exchange Building
Alternative name
Macy's Building; formerly Famous-Barr Building, May Company Building
Emporis Building Number
127169
Location
| Main address |
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| 601-629 Olive Street |
| Side address |
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| 600-628 Locust Street |
| Side address |
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| 301-321 North 6th Street |
| Side address |
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| 300-328 North 7th Street |
Address as text
611 Olive Street
ZIP
63101
District
City
State
Country
Longitude
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Latitude
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Map and Surrounding Area
Technical Data
Height (architectural)
84.43 m
Height (roof)
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Floors (above ground)
21
Construction end
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Structure in General
Construction type
high-rise building
Current status
existing [completed]Structural material
steel
Architectural style
chicago school
Usages
Main usages
department store
commercial officeFacts
The Railway Exchange Building occupies the entire block bounded by Olive and Locust Streets, from 6th to 7th Streets. |
The Railway Exchange Building was the tallest building in St. Louis when it opened. |
This building is the headquarters of May Department Stores and contains a Famous-Barr on the lower floors. |
The Famous-Barr department store is connected by multiple skyways over Locust Street to the 600 Washington shopping complex, just to the north. |
Companies involved in this building
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Architect: Mauran, Russell & Crowell, Amato Reed Associates Other Companies: Korte Construction Company Inc, Bruce Development Company |
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