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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

Maplewood History: Woodside and the Rannells Family

Maplewood History: Let Them Eat Art #1

Another new apartment building, and more in the news

Hunan Wok in Brentwood closes: report

Maplewood History: The Amazing Lillian Weber Herold Collection – A Follow Up

Ralph Posley appointed to fill MRH board vacancy

MRH golfer named All-Metro boys golfer of the year, and more in the news

The National Building Arts Center: The Legacy of Larry Giles

Unusual columns part of home across the street from historic Maplewood home

City of Maplewood hires new city manager: former former chief of staff for mayor of Columbus

Casa Maya opens in former Maya Cafe location

The Irreplaceable Larry Giles

Eckert’s Farm to open new location at former Lucky’s

Maplewood anchor restaurant closes

Maplewood History: The Amazing Lillian Weber Herold Collection – Part Three

Trash truck trashes pole

In the news: lawsuit targets Maplewood activist; Blue Duck chef in Hell’s Kitchen

Maplewood History: The Amazing Lillian Weber Herold Collection – Part Two

Maplewood History: The Amazing Lillian Weber Herold Collection – Part One

Maplewood restaurants reopen, adapt to pandemic shutdown

New bench at Immaculate Conception a Bar Mitzvah project

MRH golfer wins title, bear captured in Richmond Heights: in the news

Maplewood (and occasionally Richmond Heights) History: A Fire Tag

Former Applebee’s site to be a car wash

STL-themed clothing store opens; MRH grad obituary: in the news

Maplewood’s first Black mayor is sworn in

Maplewood History: Laux Bakery

Watchdog group says Brentwood continues trying to overpay employees

Stone Spiral Spring Plants Ready for Beds

Maplewood man murdered in Spanish Lake; Sunnen Apartments announce phase 2: in the news