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Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Lafayette Square developer plans to rebuild after fire
Two early morning fires Wednesday destroyed two separate townhouse developments under construction in Lafayette Square, south of downtown St. Louis. Three townhouses under construction at the Vail Place Townhomes in the 1400 block of South 18th Street were completely destroyed in the first fire, which started at 4:30 a.m.   more »

Friday, May 12, 2006
Condo Developer Promises To Rebuild After $2 Million Arson
A local developer won't let an arsonist run her out of a south Saint Louis neighborhood. Her condo complex burned to the ground two weeks ago. Now she's speaking out about the investigation, the evidence, and her dedication to rebuild. The Compton Gate Condos were under construction and on schedule to be finished this fall.   more »

Tuesday, May 09, 2006   [ press release ]
The Lawrence Group Holds South Side Tower Grand Opening
The penthouse suite and three condos in the new South Side Towers development in south St. Louis city sold within the first week of the development’s grand opening. Formerly the old South Side National Bank, the historic art deco building was redeveloped by The Lawrence Group and West End Realty into 13 modern condominiums, and is the centerpiece of the planned mixed-use Grand View Point Development at Grand and Gravois.   more »