The Railway Exchange Building
Restoring a St. Louis Icon
The Railway Exchange Building in downtown St. Louis is a 21-story structure built in 1914. Once the home of the Famous-Barr department store and the May Department Stores headquarters, this 1.2 million-square-foot building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
The redevelopment of this iconic building will transform it into a modern retail and office space while preserving its historic architectural features. The project benefits from federal and historic tax credits and will play a key role in St. Louis’ downtown revitalization.
Purchase Price: $19,500,000
Total Project Cost: $241,392,846
Year Built: 1914
Square Footage: 1.2 million SF
Historic Status: National Register of Historic Places (2009)
Community Impact:
The Railway Exchange Building’s restoration will create new commercial opportunities in downtown St. Louis while preserving a significant piece of the city’s history.