original louis h. sullivan-designed ornamental cast iron customized union trust building doorknob and backplate

the 14-story union trust building (705 olive street, st. louis) was designed by adler and sullivan between 1892-1893. the image (half-tone) was taken shortly after it was completed.

sadly, the olive street entrance, with buff-colored terra cotta expansive arch, large circular windows, and giant heraldic lions with monogrammed and dated shields, were removed (destroyed) sometime between 1924-1929.

the building was recently converted into a boutique marriott hotel at a cost of 55 million.