The Architect of St. Louis’s Soul Thomas P. Barnett, a name etched into the very stone and mortar of St. Louis, lived a life defined by the harmonious marriage of structure and spirit. Born on February 11, 1870, in the heart of Missouri, Barnett was destined to shape the skyline of his home city. His early years were deeply influenced by the monumental legacy of his father, George I. Barnett, an architect whose hand guided the renovation of the Old Courthouse and the creation of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Growing up in the shadow of such architectural grandeur, young Thomas did not merel…