This trove contains many fascinating early images. According to a couple of history of photography websites, George Eastman, the founder of the Kodak Company, invented film to replace the apparatus and chemicals that professional photographers were using. If that weren’t enough, he also created a way to make photography less expensive and available to amateurs. […]
Before you read this post, I believe you would do well to read my first post about The Love Song of Mr. Thomas. It contains a lot of information that I don’t intend to repeat. This post is to let interested parties know that all of the letters that Mr. Thomas wrote to his wife-to-be, […]
Never Before Published – Vintage Images of the Thomas Home and Grounds One of the tactics I used to try and better understand Emma’s collection of photos and documents was to separate the images by the way they had been mounted. Nearly all were on cardboard of one sort or another. In my last post, […]
In the Maplewood City Council, Ward 3 council member Jenny Schmidt is not running for reelection. Two residents filed for the seat and will be on the ballot on April 5. They are Nick Homa and Mary Killian (see her info here). Both have sent information to 40 South. This is information that Nick Homa […]
In the Maplewood City Council, Ward 3 council member Jenny Schmidt is not running for reelection. Two residents filed for the seat and will be on the ballot on April 5. They are Mary Killian and Nick Homa (see his info here). Both have sent information to 40 South. This is information that Mary Killian […]
In Maplewood’s Ward 1, longtime city council representative Karen Wood decided not to run for the seat. Two residents are running for the position: they are Matt Coriell and Shana Jones. Both have Facebook pages for their campaigns stating their reasons for running and positions. The election will be held on April 5. In Ward […]
In the news recently, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is suing several school districts, including Brentwood and Maplewood Richmond Heights, to halt what he calls their unlawful mask mandates. Fox 2 — Missouri American Water to invest $52 million in new pipes for St. Louis County – FOX 2 KSDK — Missouri attorney general sues […]
In 1896, William Lyman Thomas Took a Little Trip – To Memphis. Images he brought back have recently surfaced as part of his daughter’s collection. The trove, as I received it, was in a large box. It consisted of two folders, each containing some images, but the largest number, 200+, were in the bottom of […]
I have no memories of ever wanting to be a historian.* Just happened. I have been interested in old houses for as long as I can remember. Mostly I never gave a thought to who built them or the families that lived there. I toured a lot of historic buildings and listened to the guides’ […]
This one consists of documents and images that once belonged to Emma Beauvais Thomas Grumley. I’ve been using trove enough here lately that I thought I had better look up the meaning and find out if I have been using the word correctly. So I did and I have. This from one of the many […]
Woodside was once home to a Venetian Masterpiece Unbelievable? Yep, but true. Beginning in 1999, Yours truly and many other folks were expending a lot of time and effort to make sure Woodside, Maplewood’s oldest home at Folk and Bredell, remained standing despite the efforts of a bunch of other folks that didn’t want to […]
According to a press release: Through their giveback program, Closets for a Cause, Saint Louis Closet Co. donated $3,129.44 to St. Louis Arc. Their donation will go directly toward the nonprofit’s Employment Services program to help people with disabilities prepare to enter the workforce. This program offers in-person classes and training for job skill development, […]
Pizza Champ—from Elmwood restaurant in Maplewood (2704 Sutton Boulevard)—is set to open in early 2022 at at 2657 Lyle Avenue. It will will split the new building with Shared by Side Project Brewing. That’s according to several St. Louis-area sources. The restaurant will have a 60-seat patio that will be enclosed during the winter, and […]
When our web editor asked me to whip up a batch of seasonal sustainability tips for Discover + Share, Missouri Botanical Garden’s blog, of course I had to include Buy Local! as a prime directive. Read the post. How to illustrate this point, bundled with a focus on energy efficiency? Who would truly value and serve my […]
Warning: Less Than Hardcore Maplewood History Fans Should Proceed With Caution. This is just a reminder that the William Lyman Thomas collection of images and documents that was recently donated to The State Historical Society of Missouri is actually the fifth Maplewood trove to find a home there. The first was the Charles and Mary […]
The important William Lyman Thomas collection of images and documents has been generously donated to The State Historical Society of Missouri by a direct descendant of Thomas and his wife, Kate, daughter of James Compton Sutton. If you are a little foggy about what is included in this historic bonanza, here is a link to […]
A talented couple of artisans reconfigure glass and clay into many eye-catching objects. One of the many benefits of living in a walkable community like Maplewood is that you’re more likely to meet people and make interesting discoveries while walking. Several times a week my dog and I poke our heads in the usually open […]
Thom Chantharasy, owner of Robata restaurant in Maplewood, is reopening Han Lao, a Thai/Laotian restaurant he opened, then closed, on Strassner Drive in Brentwood, according to St. Louis Magazine. It’s due to open in spring. The location is set for 7219 Manchester Road, across Manchester from his other restaurant, Robata. The new spot will combine […]
Brentwood resident Barry Williams recently sent a letter to Brentwood Mayor David Dimmitt, encouraging a Lustron historic district along Litzsinger Road to protect the eight Lustron houses between Annalee Avenue and High School Drive. He said that with property values rising, the historic enameled steel houses are endangered. Williams’ letter to Mayor Dimmitt: Dear […]
What’s been in the news lately. KMOV — Person hit by MetroLink train in Maplewood Fox 2 — MetroLink service halts after train strikes person near Maplewood station | FOX 2 Fort-Worth Star Telegram — Patricia LeBlanc, 1924-2021, obituary Riverfront Times — Asador Del Sur Is Miami’s Loss, St. Louis’ Gain | Cafe – Riverfront […]
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