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Maplewood History: Woodside’s Ned Rannells and the Big Cinch Busters

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February 4, 2014

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Maplewood History: Banner Lumber Company Burns and the City of Maplewood Rises from the Ashes

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January 23, 2014

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Music for Maplewood: Kennedy Music, 1934-1979

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January 12, 2014

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Maplewood History: The Legacy of the Dancing Schwartzmans

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January 6, 2014

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Maplewood history questions: answer here

January 1, 2014

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Maplewood History: The Flavin Family

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December 31, 2013

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Maplewood History: What the Heck Happened to the North Side of our Business District? Part 2

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December 28, 2013

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Maplewood History: What the Heck Happened to the North Side of our Business District?

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December 20, 2013

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Maplewood History: The Wedge, Route 66 and Reller Chevrolet

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December 4, 2013

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Maplewood History: The Wedge

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November 29, 2013

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Maplewood History: Interesting and Historic Greenwood Subdivision

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November 22, 2013

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Woodside makes list of most-endangered St. Louis buildings

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November 18, 2013

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Maplewood History: Inside the Sutton Mansion

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November 11, 2013

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Woodside in This Old House magazine, now at Lowes

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November 11, 2013

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More Maplewood History: The Sutton-Marshall Connection

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November 7, 2013

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Woodside is featured by This Old House

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October 31, 2013

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Maplewood ghost tale from 1908: it’s a bit gruesome

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October 30, 2013

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7 Foot Maplewood Spectre Grew 3 Feet in 6 Blocks

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October 30, 2013

History

History of Maplewood…From Nothin’ to Sutton

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October 27, 2013

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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