Shapleigh Hardware Warehouse No. 3 in St. Louis was destroyed in a devastating fire, reflecting a trend of historic buildings facing neglect and destruction.
Augustus Frederick Shapleigh, an important figure in St. Louis, founded the Shapleigh Hardware Company, contributing to the city's industrial and commercial growth in the 19th century.
The Shapleigh Hardware Company's Warehouse No. 3, built in the early 20th century and a symbol of the company's success, faced destruction in the fire and is likely to be demolished.