History

JVince on Home: “Lived on 7200 block of Manchester above Cook’s Paint during the 60’s. Would love to see some pictures of that…” September 26, 2023
Rannells descendant on Maplewood History: Mammy’s Crazy Quilt, Mary Rannells Left Us A Treasure: “Mammy was my 2nd great grandmother. This needlework seems to be so close and personal. Truly remarkable that it has…” September 22, 2023
Nancy L Fennell Hawkins on Maplewood History: Mammy’s Crazy Quilt, Mary Rannells Left Us A Treasure: “So good to hear from you Doug!! I have missed your postings. The crazy quilt square is so interesting, a…” September 22, 2023
Sherman on Maplewood History: Mammy’s Crazy Quilt, Mary Rannells Left Us A Treasure: “Great work, Doug!! Maplewood is lucky to have you as it’s historian!! Hope to see you soon!! Sherman” September 22, 2023
Sharon Tash on Maplewood History: Mammy’s Crazy Quilt, Mary Rannells Left Us A Treasure: “Great to hear from you again, Doug. You and your articles have been missed. This was a very touching continued…” September 21, 2023
Chris on About 40 South News: “Love the site but miss the old format. Any chance of seeing it return? Rhanks!” August 15, 2023
Tom on About 40 South News: “Welcome back!” July 24, 2023
Tom on About 40 South News: “Welcome back.” July 23, 2023
Todd on About 40 South News: “I realize change is inevitable but the old format was much better, much easier to read and navigate. Any cance…” July 13, 2023
Ryan Pulliam on Maplewood History: Saving Woodside – Maplewood’s Oldest Home: “Thanks for the article — I didn’t realize this was the oldest home in Maplewood — I drive past it…” June 15, 2023
Margaret Keller on Maplewood History: My Own Family Story – My Mother – Dolores Jane Jackson Houser: “These pictures of your mom are just priceless! They are a portal into the past and take us to those…” June 4, 2023
Patty on Maplewood History: My Own Family Story – The Lindbergh Letter: “I love it!” May 31, 2023
Pickett on Maplewood business announces closing brick & mortar, says shopping hasn’t returned: “Thank you for your years here!” May 31, 2023
Pickett on Maplewood History: My Own Family Story – The Lindbergh Letter: “Toni, I think so too! My mom born in 1921 as well! Dougs’ posts are always interesting!!” May 31, 2023
Toni Loomis on Maplewood History: My Own Family Story – The Lindbergh Letter: “I think your mom was likely 7 or 8 in that pic.” May 22, 2023
Doug Houser on Maplewood History: My Own Family Story – The Lindbergh Letter: “Will do, John. Thanks for the reassurance.” May 22, 2023
John Sutton on Maplewood History: My Own Family Story – The Lindbergh Letter: “Keep ’em coming, Doug. Both the family picture and letters are priceless!” May 20, 2023
Greg Rannells on Maplewood History: My Own Family Story – My Mother – Dolores Jane Jackson Houser: “I’m happy to hear about your family Doug!!! Thanks for sharing your history and your photos.” May 18, 2023
Doug Houser on Maplewood History: My Own Family Story – My Mother – Dolores Jane Jackson Houser: “Truly? You may be the first person who has ever told me that. Thanks, Toni.” May 17, 2023
Doug Houser on Maplewood History: My Own Family Story – My Mother – Dolores Jane Jackson Houser: “Thank you, Nancy. I always appreciate hearing from you and hope you are doing well.” May 17, 2023

Maplewood History: Mammy’s Crazy Quilt, Mary Rannells Left Us A Treasure

Maplewood History: My Own Family Story – My Mother – Dolores Jane Jackson Houser

Maplewood History: Pale Blue Porch Ceilings

Maplewood History: Emma Thomas Grumley continued

Maplewood History: The Mostly Happy Life of Kittie Thomas

Maplewood History: William Lyman Thomas’ School and Home Magazine (continued)

Maplewood History: Ellendale Home Place

Maplewood History: A Bio of William Lyman Thomas in his Own Words

Maplewood History: Close Examination of Historic Thomas Photos Leads to Some Surprising Discoveries – Part 2

Maplewood History: Close Examination of Historic Thomas Photos Leads to Some Surprising Discoveries

Maplewood History: William Lyman Thomas and Catherine Kate Sutton – Part 1

Maplewood History: Gigantic Panoramic Photographs at Missouri History Museum

Maplewood History: A Bill of Sale… For Human Beings

Old Maplewood map displayed at Stricker Auto Repair

Maplewood History: James C. Sutton’s Mansion with a Surprise Ending

Maplewood History: Scrapbooking – One Hundred and Forty-One Years Ago

Maplewood History: A Holy Grail of Maplewoodiana Comes to Light

Maplewood History: The Hero from Hazel

Maplewood History: Early Photographs from the Wiss Family

Maplewood History: The Shaw-Stephens Post 103 – Part 3