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Comment on Gravois & Heege, An Intriguing Intersection by diann

diann — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:33:30 +0000

I was so sad to see the old St. George bowling alley was demolished. I stopped and picked up a “keepsake” brick fragment. I spent half of my childhood there, (lol) as my Dad was an avid bowler. I can still picture the inside like it was yesterday. Rest in peace, old bowling alley.

Comment on Inside the Top of Tower Restaurant by Don Buretta

Don Buretta — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:53:52 +0000

Great memories of a great resteraunt. My wife of thirty three years and I would go there occasionally when we were dating. I would love to haver the reciepe of the famous spinning salad. There’s a book out called cruizin north county and it shows pictures of the outside of the resteraunt. Originally the plan was to have two tower’s built on that location. Thanks for the memories.

Comment on Overland, MO Mid-Century Modern by Wayne Brasler

Wayne Brasler — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:32:37 +0000

I grew up in the area and worked in the area and many evenings would shop on Woodson Road. There was a fabulous record shop there where I amazingly found rare records I never dreamt still existed anywhere. They were there because the owners evidently never returned unsold records but kept them on sale. All the business owners along the strip were friendly and helpul and shopping in downtown Overland on a spring or summer evening was a great treat. As for the streetcar line, my dad was a motorman so I rode it quite a bit and knew it by heart, my most particular memories being the hectic intersection of Midland and Woodson and the Crow’s Nest loop at what is now Midland just east of Bruno, where cars not going all the way to Lake turned back. A portable substation stood at Crow’s Nest and cars being demolished were burned there. One more memory. I remember, around 1963 or 1964, being taken to a gay bar in Overland! On Woodson! I think it was called the International and the bartender to my surprise was a fellow graduate of Normandy High. I had no idea where my friends and I were going and the hour or so I was there certainly proved dislocating. It was in fact a very cheerful, bright place with nice people. Nothing sinister or exotic about it. Maybe it was sort of gay or semi-gay. It was my only visit. P.S. You can find an article about the Creve Coeur Lake streetcar line by me on the internet by googling for it.

Comment on Overland, MO Mid-Century Modern by Wayne Brasler

Wayne Brasler — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:28:59 +0000

I grew up in the area and worked in the area and many evenings would shop on Woodson Road. There was a fabulous record shop there where I amazingly found rare records I never dreamt still existed anywhere. They were there because the owners evidently never returned unsold records but kept them on sale. All the business owners along the strip were friendly and helpul and shopping in downtown Overland on a spring or summer evening was a great treat. As for the streetcar line, my dad was a motorman so I rode it quite a bit and knew it by heart, my most particular memories being the hectic intersection of Midland and Woodson and the Crow’s Nest loop at what is now Midland just east of Bruno, where cars not going all the way to Lake turned back. A portable substation stood at Crow’s Nest and cars being demolished were burned there. One more memory. I remember one, around 1963 or 1964, being taken to a gay par in Overland! On Woodson! I think it was called the International and the bartender was a fellow graduate of Normandy High. I had no idea where we were going and the hour or so I was there certainly proved dislocating. It was in fact a very cheerful, bright place with nice people. Maybe it was sort of gay or semi-gay.
It was my only visit.

Comment on Gravois & Heege, An Intriguing Intersection by T.J. Simpson

T.J. Simpson — Sat, 05 May 2012 04:56:46 +0000

Good Evening Toby. Long-time reader, first time commenter.

I was quite surprised on my way home West on Gravois to see a cloud of dust at this intersection. As I passed through, I found the cause; a wrecker demolishing the Knights of Columbus Hall/Bowling Alley (behind the Masonic Hall on the corner) of Heege & Gravois.

I’ve no idea what the church’s plans for the site are, but though you’d like to be made aware.

Comment on Abandoned Church in Creve Coeur by Rev Dr. Dossie Randle

Rev Dr. Dossie Randle — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:34:03 +0000

I am following God’s vision to develop a church focused on community outreach ministry in the St Louis area. One of my challenges is to find a space for the worship. I am willing to either share a space with someone until I can build my financial resources to do more. I am very flexible, and can discuss arrangements with anyone interested in partnering together for the upbuilding of God’s kingdom. Please contact me 314-395-6770, and leave a message. I will followup with you if I am not available. Thanks and God bless

Rev Dr Dossie Randle
Salvation Seekers Ministries

Comment on The Mural on Southwest High School by Jasmine

Jasmine — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:02:45 +0000

Thank you for this photo! my mom used to work there as the typing/business teacher. Her name is Mrs. Windom.

Comment on The Dorsa, "The Ultimate in Mode Moderne" by Chris Naffziger

Chris Naffziger — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:35:08 +0000

That mirror is Rococo-Revival.

Comment on Little Bevo by Pat Hohman

Pat Hohman — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:16:57 +0000

My mother’s story on this building went something like this.
Carl Heinrich Dietz from Saxony was brought over from Germany to open and run the Bevo Mill for the Busches and that is what he was doing when he married my mothers aunt. He built and ran the Little Bevo. He did well with both. I don’t know what happened after that.

Comment on Saved: the “Ackerman” Buick Sign by Dean Wieneke

Dean Wieneke — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:18:51 +0000

WOW this is great information! Very cool to hear the history of this giant retro cool sign. If there are any more picture of the dealership I would love to see them. Great job Toby!