This is a reprint of an article that was published in the March 2022 issue of CWEA Griffin Numerous books have been written about the Central West End, its history, architecture, and private streets as well as world-renowned authors who grew up here. In addition, the Central West End Association has given out awards recognizing…
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St. Louis Youth Jobs offers 600 high school seniors paid internships
There are many organizations in the City of St. Louis that are doing wonderful behind-the-scenes work that don’t garner bold headlines. Today’s focus is on one of those non-profits, STL Youth Jobs, which is making a huge impact on the lives of young St. Louisans. STL Youth Jobs, which was formed in 2013 by a…
A visit to AC Hotel St. Louis-Central West End
The ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of AC Hotel St. Louis-CWE was bittersweet for the Koplar family, above middle. Koplar Properties, founded by the late Ted Koplar, partnered with Homebase Partners and Concord Hospitality Enterprises to build the $44 million ground-up structure at 215 York Avenue, between Lindell and Maryland. Construction on the 7-story building…