Built St. Louis

ABOUT THE PODCAST

Built St. Louis is dedicated to the stories of St. Louis’ places and St. Louis as a place. While not as satisfying as exploring these places on foot or bicycle, the podcast aims to inform our explorations and perhaps explain how St. Louis came to be the place it is.

Episode 1: Birch Mullins

Birch Mullins was a long-time principal of Baur Properties, which developed some of the first industrial and office parks in St. Louis County.

Birch Mullins spoke with Built St. Louis on August 25, 2025.

Episode 2: Burt Follman

Burt Follman’s journey through the world of St. Louis real estate started with Sachs Properties in 1962 and included stops at Hycel Properties and the Linclay Corporation before starting Follman Properties in 1974.

Follman spoke with Built St. Louis on February 4, 2026.

Episode 3: Jerry King

As the first Executive Director of the Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation and later, as a developer, Jerry King played a prominent role in the revitalization of the Central West End.

Jerry King spoke with Built St. Louis on September 17, 2025.