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St. Margaret of Scotland has a strong presence in the Shaw neighborhood. Many residents have attended this church all their lives. Cbabi has lived with his family in Shaw for twelve years. He and his wife own SweetArt Bakeshop and Art Studio. They enjoy the social diversity and the proximity of Tower Grove Park, the Botanical Garden, and their childrens' school.
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When it’s hot outside, William likes to go to Old Standard Chicken, which is a fairly new establishment. William, a resident of Botanical Heights, has lived in south St. Louis for most of his life.
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The Star Tobacco building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Burke discussed the unique features of the industrial building. Patrick has lived in Botanical Heights since 1979.
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In ths video, Mrs. McCrea describes a beautiful place on Cook Ave. Through the residence is vacant, she admires that stone facade of the house.
Cynthia McCrea is a resident of the Vandeventer neighborhood, and president of Cook Ave. Block Group.
Interview conducted October 2018.
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In this video, Ernest remembers a store at Harney and Beacon.
Ernest was born, raised, and currently resides in Walnut Park.
October 2017.
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Abdul praises a popular store in the neighborhood. Abdul P is a young man who lives just north of Natural Bridge Road but spends a lot of time in Wells Goodfellow. Recorded on July 30th 2016
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These buildings have been remodeled recently, but Aberha still feels like the area is empty. He would like to see some small businesses set up here. Aberha moved to Botanical Heights in the 1980s due to the affordable housing and the proximity to both his workplace and his siblings
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Easton Avenue (now MLK Drive) once had many stores that were within walking distance of homes in the Wells Goodfellow neighborhood. Valerie moved to Wells Goodfellow with her parents in the 1960s. Later in life she moved back to the neighborhood. Recorded on June 6th, 2016
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Some of the street enhancements on Riverview Boulevard several years ago improved the appearance of the neighborhood.
Terry Lewis works in the Walnut Park neighborhood.
September 2017.
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Terry Lewis talks about some recent improvements to the neighborhood such as street planters that beautify and calm traffic at street intersections. He also mentions park improvements.
Terry works in the Walnut Park neighborhood.
September 2017.
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In this video, Mrs. McCrea describes a beautiful place in the neighborhood. She describes flower planters on the corner of Pendleton and Cook Aves.
Delores McCrea is a long-time resident of the Vandeventer neighborhood.
Interview conducted October 2018.
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Prostitution is commonplace on Wren Avenue, near Lillian.
Mrs. Foster has lived in the Walnut Park neighborhood for almost 20 years.
October 2017.
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Like many buildings in the neighbrohood, SweetArt Bakery contains many stories associated with its past occupants. Its previous uses included a flower shop, a confectionary, a German bakery. Cbabi has lived with his family in Shaw for twelve years. He and his wife own SweetArt Bakeshop and Art Studio. They enjoy the social diversity and the proximity of Tower Grove Park, the Botanical Garden, and their childrens' school.
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SweetArt is a vegan bake shop and wonderful place to go on rainy day and read a book or go online. Tami has lived in the neighborhood since 2006 and recently purchased a home. She prefers the neighborhood due to its social diversity.
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When it’s hot outside, Bertha likes to walk up to Sweetie Pie’s or some of the other shops along Manchester. Bertha has been living in Botanical Heights since 2014, and she enjoys the quiet, peaceful neighborhood.
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This synagogue has been repurposed as a church. Although the synagogue is not very old, Arun likes seeing buildings being reused instead of destroyed. Arun has lived in the Botanical Heights neighborhood for only a few months of 2015.
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John W. claims that the Walnut Park East neighborhood receives “2%” of total tax revenue in St. Louis City. He explains the complications of property ownership and maintenance in the neighborhood.
John W. has been a resident of the Walnut Park East neighborhood for most of his life. He is a loyal customer of The Kutt Factory at West Florissant and Gilmore Aves.
Interview conducted July 2017.
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Annie stated that the house across the street be torn down since the roof is caved in.
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.
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In this interesting interview, the resident describes how the community once was full, both in terms of houses on lots and families in houses. Moreover, she describes a corner restaurant at Terry and Burd owned by a Miss Olivia, who babysat the resident and her younger brother as children. Later on this building became occupied by Joe who sold fresh fruit and vegatibles out the back onto Terry. Recorded on July 25th 2016
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Anthony S. reflects on the many changes he sees on his street, including the increase in renters and decline in planned social activites like block parties. He remember when neighbors were more active in looking out for one another. He still thinks the street is a nice place to live. Anthony S has lived in Wells Goodfellow for many years. Recorded on August 16th 2016
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Trees provide much needed shade and environmental benefits to the neighborhood. Some streets have seen a reduction in tree cover. Valerie moved to Wells Goodfellow with her parents in the 1960s. Later in life she moved back to the neighborhood. Recorded on June 6th, 2016
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In this video, Mrs. McCrea describes a house she calls "The Castle" at the 4200 block of Cook Ave. Through the home is in major disrepair, it has recently been purchased.
Cynthia McCrea is a resident of the Vandeventer and president of Cook Ave. Block Group.
Interview conducted October 2018.
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In this video, Mr. Lancaster describes the "Castle" house on Cook Ave. as both a place that needs to be changed, and a beatiful place.
John Lancaster is general manager of Progressive Emporium shop on Sarah Ave.
Interview conducted October 2018.
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Tony S. describes positive accepts of the Walnut Park East community. Other than an incident at his shop during the Ferguson protests, his business has not experienced any trouble. Tony also provides an analysis of the dynamics of the Walnut Park East neighborhood.
Tony S. is the owner of The Kutt Factory Barbershop at 5768 W. Florissant Ave. He has maintained the shop for four years.
Interview conducted July 2017.
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In this video, Ms. Essie talks about the past and present pastors of The Messiah’s Tabernacle Church on Emerson Ave.
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.
Interivew conducted November 2017.
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Larry L sees the entire neighborhood as a place that needs better protection. Larry L moved to the Wells Goodfellow neighborhood from Mississippi around 2005. Recorded on June 15th 2016
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Sylvester discusses the neighborhood, his history in the neighborhood and the changes it has experienced over the years. Sylvester M moved to Wells Goodfellow with his family at the age of seven in 1965. In 2000, he moved back to the neighborhood and he now lives in the same house that he grew up in. In the short above he describes the changes in terms of the patterns of vacancy, disrepair and unkempt yards. He feels this is something which needs to be changed, to maintain what character the neighborhood has left to retain. Recorded on July 13th 2016
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In this video, Roy describes the barbershop and recently-opened Good Eats Restaurant at Mimika and Lilian as places of history and hope, and the owner of these two establishments as a pillar to the neighborhood.
A childhood resident of Walnut Park, Roy is the son of the founder of Roy’s Transmission, Roy DeBoise, and brother to current owner of the shop, Akeens.
Interview conducted December 2017.
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In this video, Mr. Goss describes the change and benefits of Turner Park. To Mr. Goss, the park has experienced renovation that has made it more friendly for use, and that the park is a place where people can cool off in hot weather. Michael Goss grew up on Delmar Blvd. in a house his parents purchased in 1943. Interview conducted October 2018.
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