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The exhibit opens September 8, 2023 and runs through February 4, 2024 . NBAC Executive Director curated Urban Archaeology in collaboration with Stephanie Weissberg and Molly Moog of the Pulitzer. Drawn from the rich collection of the National Building Arts Center (NBAC), Urban Archaeology brings together salvaged architectural elements from landmark buildings, residential homes, and neighborhood institutions built in St. Louis between 1840 and 1950. The artifacts on display represent...