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Doug Houser on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “Don’t apologize, Pickett. I find your memories very interesting as do, I’m sure, many of my readers. Feel free to…” November 24, 2024
Pickett on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “Hi, Ian Yes it is! I researched the city, handwritten council minutes from 1908 into the 1930s when Doug worked…” November 23, 2024
Pickett on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “Dreamland was my family’s go-to shoe store for years, until they closed in the late ‘70s. My mother had 4…” November 23, 2024
Thomas Thompson on Brewery owner revises parking lot plan: cutting back on parking spaces, includes a residence; Update: approved by P&Z; Passes initial city council votes: “Strip Bars would be good for Maplewood, too.” November 16, 2024
Thomas Thompson on Brewery owner revises parking lot plan: cutting back on parking spaces, includes a residence; Update: approved by P&Z; Passes initial city council votes: “The moral core is fading in many aspects of society: acquired money can change the perspective of most individuals. I…” November 16, 2024
Doug Houser on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “No doubt that it would have. What could be spookier than the basement of a funeral parlor?” November 14, 2024
Doug Houser on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “Hey Bob, Many Maplewoodians have pleasant memories of Dreamland shoes which was in a small infill building between two larger…” November 14, 2024
Robert Thomas on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “A bit outside of Maplewood, but I believe the Watson-Bocklage Funeral home on Clayton Road became just Bocklage Funeral Home…” November 14, 2024
Robert Thomas on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “I’m one of those weak ones that didn’t follow every link, but I loved seeing the ads for the various…” November 14, 2024
Thomas Thompson on Brewery owner revises parking lot plan: cutting back on parking spaces, includes a residence; Update: approved by P&Z; Passes initial city council votes: “Truthfully, residential property owners’ voices have been silenced by commercial business ownership. And who speaks for the homeowners? They have…” November 13, 2024
David on Brewery owner revises parking lot plan: cutting back on parking spaces, includes a residence; Update: approved by P&Z; Passes initial city council votes: “This is good for Maplewood. Appreciate seeing the compromise.” November 12, 2024
Doug Houser on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “You are very welcome, John. Goldee’s is the way we all pronounce it. I found your experience with the tent…” November 12, 2024
Doug Houser on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “From John Sutton by email: Doug, your challenge has been met! I opened every link and found them truly interesting.…” November 11, 2024
Doug Houser on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “I’d have to assume that it is, Ian. He was a mayor. Good to hear from you.” November 11, 2024
Doug Houser on Maplewood History: Minstrel Shows – Part Two: “You are welcome, Barb. Thanks for the feedback.” November 11, 2024