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This project is no longer active. All submitted place stories have been archived below.
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In this video, Mr. Willis talks about the history of his house in Lewis Place, and its historical significance with regard to restrictive housing covenants. Mr. Willis has lived on Lewis Place since 1990 and is president of the Lewis Place Improvement Association.
Interview conducted July 2018.
Longitude: -90.251289000000
Aberha cites youth activity as a problem in this area. Surveillance cameras might help improve the situation. Aberha moved to Botanical Heights in the 1980s due to the affordable housing and the proximity to both his workplace and his siblings.
Longitude: -90.244378000000
There were two murders at the tavern that used to occupy the intersection of 39th Street and McRee. Now the neighborhood looks beautiful. William, a resident of Botanical Heights, has lived in south St. Louis for most of his life.
Longitude: -90.244817000000
In this video, Mr. Winsor describes a residence that is vacant but is still beautiful and needs to be protected.
Mr. Winsor has lived in the Vandeventer neighborhood since the 1980s.
Interview conducted October 2018.
Longitude: -90.245107800000
In this video, Mr. Winsor describes a house at Whittier and Enright Aves. that has been vacant for at 30 years that needs to be eliminated.
Mr. Winsor has lived in the Vandeventer neighborhood since the 1980s.
Interview conducted October 2018.
Longitude: -90.246945200000
In this video, Mr. Winsor describes the history and renovation of his property on Enright Ave. The house was constructed in 1891 and Mr. Winsor is working to restore it.
Mr. Winsor has been a resident of the Vendeventer neighborhood since the 1980's.
Interview conducted October 2018.
Longitude: -90.248465700000
In this video, Mr. Willis recalls the effects of the tornado of 2010, and the damage it inflicted to a home in Lewis Place. Mr. Willis has lived on Lewis Place since 1990 and is president of the Lewis Place Improvement Association.
Interview conducted July 2018.
Longitude: -90.252158000000
Annie described when she and her family moved to the Walnut Park East neighborhood and the number of years her parents stayed in their home.
Annie was raised in the Walnut Park East neighborhood, moved away for 30 years, then returned to the neighborhood to care for her ailing parents.
Interview conducted August 2017.
Longitude: -90.252070400000
In this video, Georgia explains why she moved to the Gaslight Square neighborhood.
Georgia Palmer has lived in the Gaslight Square neighborhood for 4 years.
Interview conducted 2019.
Longitude: -90.247835000000
Jametta sees these abandoned apartment buildings as a place to protect because they could be used for income-based housing. She has lived in Botanical Heights since 2012 and believes the neighborhood is thriving.
Longitude: -90.250321000000
Cheryl discusses the abandoned multi-family dwellings as a place to be eliminated or to be reconstructed as affordable housing units, but she says development has been slow. Cheryl has lived in Botanical Heights since 2006, and she has enjoyed the opportunity to take part in revitalizing the neighborhood.
Longitude: -90.250321000000
This abandoned home is described as a place to eliminate. She explains that the building is collapsing, leaving bricks and other materials scattered around. This presents a danger to the children who frequently play in the alleyway beside it. Bertha has lived in Botanical Heights since about 2014, and enjoys the quiet neighborhood.
Longitude: -90.251553000000
Warning: Expletives are used in this video.
Lex Smith and friends suggests that the city tear down the house at 5583 Genevieve Ave., and put a stop sign at the intersection of Genevieve and Harney Aves. They state that there is little visibility at the intersection, and that two deaf children have been hit by cars at Genevieve and Harney Aves.
Lex Smith and friends live three houses down from the intersection of Genevieve and Harney Aves. Their house is a neighborhood gathering place.
Interview conducted July 2017.
Longitude: -90.244043000000
In this video, Tami talks about an abandoned house on her street, and envisions what should be done with the lot.
Tami Harris moved to Walnut Park East with her family in 1975 when she was 2 years old.
Interview conducted December 2017.
Longitude: -90.242297000000
Steven S discusses the problem of abandoned houses in the neighborhood. Steven S came to St. Louis about twenty-five thirty years ago from Arkansas and now he considers it his home. October 2017.
Longitude: -90.248937000000
In this video, Mrs. McCrea talks about how the Vandeventer neighborhood has changed by describing an abandoned lot that once housed a residence owned by an African American physician.
Delores McCrea is a long-time residence of the Vandeventer neighborhood.
Interview conducted October 2018.
Longitude: -90.245533500000
An abandoned lot next door to Frank Smith's house attracts rodents and possums. He believes it should be demolished.
Frank is a long-time resident on the Walnut Park East neighborhood. He can often be found sitting on his front porch.
Interview conducted July 2017.
Longitude: -90.244558000000
In this video, Latrice describes abandoned storefronts in the neighborhood, including at Lillian and Beacon Aves., in that open and close quickly, and promote nefarious activities.
A long-time resident of Walnut Park, Latrice S. is an employee of Beginning Futures Learning Center.
Interview conducted April 2018.
Longitude: -90.251578000000
Tyrone B discusses changes he has witnessed on his street in recent years. He wishes there were more places people could go in the hot weather. Tyrone B spent much of his youth in Wells Goodfellow and attended Gundlach School. Recorded on June 15th, 2016
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Nicole S describes the changes she has witnessed on her block since she grew up there. She would like to see new housing development on the vacant lots. Nicole S and her sister, Heather S grew up in Wells Goodfellow and continue to live there in adjacent houses. September 2016
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The alley north of Utah was replaced with a paving system that reduces rain water runoff.
Andrew has lived in Tower Grove South for just over 5 years, and enjoys the diversity and friendliness of the area.
Longitude: -90.250328000000
This prairie garden is discussed as an environmentally beneficial place. Even though it's small, it attracts butterflies and other wildlife while promoting green space in the area. Emily moved to the Shaw neighborhood in 2000. She enjoys several things about the area, such as the proximity to Tower Grove Park, the unique houses, the South Grand district; mostly, however, she likes her neighbors and the sense of community.
Longitude: -90.252109000000
The alleys are unkempt and get filled with debris after storms. They need to be cleaned. Antwan Pope grew up in the Wells Goodfellow neighborhood. He is currently a community activist. Recorded on June 13th 2016
Longitude: -90.284500000000
Long time resident Annette Archibald briefly discusses her memories of playing ball in the alleyways along Burd Avenue and into the street. She says it was a neighborhood activity for those both young and old. She describes it as "good clean fun." Recorded on July 25th 2016
Longitude: -90.269382000000
Don expresses healthy skepticism that MSD is maintaining the Ashland Avenue storm water retention basin adeqautely, and questions how well the basin actually assists in draining water. He also wonders if these basins, which could grow in number in the future, will remain fenced off and whether that is the best policy for the neighborhood. Don D is active in local politics and is especially interested in redevelopment of the Wellston Loop area. Recorded on June 13th, 2016
Longitude: -90.264208000000
Ashland Avenue has had longstanding problems associated with storm overlflows. Many residents were unaware that a Creek once ran along its path and did not know that its low elevation was one reason for flash floods. Edna S grew up in Wells Goodfellow and has lived at several addresses in the neighborhood. Most of her family still lives nearby. Recorded on July 30th 2016
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The MSD retention basins along Ashland Avenue are unattractive although they serve a useful purpose in collecting excess stormwater. Douglas H has lived in Wells Goodfellow since the early 1960s, when he moved from Mississippi with his family. Recorded on July 23, 2016
Longitude: -90.263671000000
Al remembers the flooding that affected residents living along Ashland Avenue. Al grew up and still lives in the Wells Goodfellow neighborhood. He remains active in the community, August 2016.
Longitude: -90.246403000000
On hot days, Essie spends early mornings and evenings in her backyard tending to her flowers.
Essie L. and her family were one of the first Black families to move on Beacon Ave. She has lived in Walnut Park East for 45 years, and serves as captain of her block.
November 2017.
Longitude: -90.253175000000
In this video, Mr. Westbrook describes how a property on Washington Ave. was ulitized in the 1970's. For Mr. Westbrook, a change in the way in which the property is used shows how the neighborhood has changed for the better.
A member of the community since the 1970's, Mr. Westbrook is a long time resident of the Vandeventer neighborhood.
Interview conducted October 2018.
Longitude: -90.248133000000
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