Well, neither can I sometimes. I have been considering doing this post for quite awhile because I had become convinced, wrongly as I now know, that the Scheidt Hardware building, originally the Maplewood Theater, had cast iron bollards on each of the front corners. To begin, I have no idea how long vehicles with wheels […]
A St. Louis company is proposing a $400 million redevelopment in on Manchester Road, from Brentwood Boulevard to Hanley Road, including apartments, townhomes, offices and commercial options, from a hotel to a microbrewery. St. Louis Post-Dispatch — Green Street proposes homes, offices and hotel on Manchester Road in Brentwood; See the Manchester Road Corridor Development […]
Lustron homes were designed as an answer to the housing shortage in America following WWII. They were and still are a porcelainized enamel-coated, all metal, factory-made home. They were meant to require no maintenance. I really think they didn’t with the possible exception of the occasional wash (and wax?). I never heard of anyone waxing […]
Letters. I get letters. Well, mostly I get emails and texts but I do occasionally get a letter as well. Recently I heard from my old friend and fellow Maplewood history aficionado, Tom Bakersmith by email. Tom had this to say. Hi Doug, As I think you know, I am interested in the old “Ghost […]
Deer Creek Bar and Grill, at 3233 Laclede Station Road, was flooded about four feet high throughout the restaurant in Tuesday’s historic rainfall, the owners reported in social media. They plan on rebuilding. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been organized to help the employees. Fundraiser by Matthew Birkenmeier : The flooded employees of Deer Creek Bar […]
–How does Darth Vader like his toast? A: On the dark side. That’s a joke of the day seen in Maplewood. In March 2020, when in-person school ended due to the pandemic, Maplewood couple Shelly Strickfaden and Joe Simonis began clipping a joke to a lawn chair in their front yard at the corner of […]
If you live in Maplewood, on Wednesday mornings don’t be surprised to see a police officer walking down your street. Maplewood Acting Chief of Police Matt Neighbor told block leaders in an email it’s for the officers’ “health and wellness,” and to give residents a chance to get to say hi. The walks began on […]
Maplewood Public Library is pursuing new avenues of income to supplement the tax dollars that currently support the Library. Much of the Library’s budget goes toward personnel costs, building upkeep, and lending materials such as books, DVDs, and eBooks. In order to offer more programming for adults, children, and teens and to make much-needed updates […]
A new café is planned for the location of the recently closed Stone Spiral Coffee and Curios (2500 Sutton Boulevard in Maplewood). The building has also been sold. Doug Kassabaum sold the building to Dan Slavin, who owns other commercial properties in Maplewood. Maplewood City Council approved the café, Sweet Peaz, in its May 2 […]
Sarah Unsicker, the state rep in Shrewsbury and to the south, will be the rep for Maplewood, Brentwood and Richmond Heights if she wins re-election in November. She will be on the ballot here instead of Jo Doll in the August 2 primary elections. It’s because of redistricting due to the 2020 census. The 83rd […]
I’m dusting off another old post. Blame the long hours of day light. This one first ran about 6 1/2 years ago. We had some wonderful old signs in Maplewood. Perhaps this post can spark some interest in their return. The Great Old Signs of Maplewood I hope you are enjoying the summer. The […]
Maplewood Community Development Director Laura Miller reports that the electric vehicle charger, at two spaces at the west end of the Marietta lot, are now operational. The spaces will be lined with green paint later this week. The spaces are reserved for electric vehicles, with a two-hour parking limit. Update: It was reported that both […]
The 16th annual Let Them Eat Art Event in Maplewood is today, July 8, from 6 to 10PM. I had a lot to say about this last year but this year…well… I’ve been busy. Here is the link to last year’s Let Them Eat Art article. Keep in mind that the information within is from […]
Calling all DemoCats, RePuplicans, and all those in between who are looking to make their paw mark on the political landscape in Maplewood and Richmond Heights. Your time has come! The Mid County Chamber of Commerce, with sponsorship by CNB St. Louis Bank, is facilitating an election to name our community’s first ever Pet Mayor […]
More images from the collection of Emma Beauvais Thomas Grumley. This is the thirteenth post in this series. For those of you who are just coming on board, all of these images are part of a collection that once belonged to young Emma Thomas, daughter of William Lyman and Catherine (Kate) Sutton Thomas. I assume […]
ST. LOUIS – Drivers who use Route 100 (Manchester Road) through Brentwood and Maplewood will have to negotiate another Manchester Road closure for the next two months for upcoming sewer work. Crews will close the eastbound lanes of Manchester Road, between Hanley and Laclede Station Road, before morning rush hour on Tuesday, July 5. This […]
Brentwood’s clock shop’s owner is calling it quits after July. Fox 2 — Why helicopters are landing in Maplewood this week KMOV — Tiffany’s Diner in Maplewood: Camaraderie, tall tales & good eats St. Louis Post-Dispatch — With no one left to run the shop, a Brentwood clockmaster calls it quits St. Louis Post-Dispatch — […]
MAPLEWOOD, Mo. – Saint Louis Closet Co. donated $3,715.93 to Ready Readers, through their giveback initiative, Closets for a Cause. The money from this donation will enable the organization to purchase and distribute more resources to children in need. Some of these materials include books, supplies for teachers, children, and classrooms, and resources for parents and […]
It must have been some time in the late 1970s when my neighbor, Mrs. Mahler, who was probably around 90 years old, told me she was fed up with cheap plastic brooms. She found what she wanted at Kroger, “A good corn broom.” Her new broom looked good to me. The handle was a one […]
Music, food, games, informational resources, and artistic activities will be offered at the 2nd Annual Maplewood Juneteenth Festival to be held on Saturday, June 18th from 1-4pm at the Yale Green Space located off Manchester Road. Music from Marty D. Spikener’s On Call Band will be the featured entertainment. Stories read by Maplewood Mayor, Nikylan […]
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