After discovering the newly-installed plaque at Pershing and Euclid, CWEnder David Strom proposed that he investigate the story behind the Worlds Fair vintage Berlin Hotel, which was on the southwest corner of Pershing and Taylor, and share his findings with readers of this blog. Here’s what he found out: Meet me at the Berlin Hotel…
St. Louis City Treasurer, Adam Layne, Pushing Parking Division Toward Sustainability
The following article was originally published in the November 2023 issue of the CWEA Griffin. The Treasurer of the City of St Louis manages the city’s banking activities, handles investments, and, what may be surprising to some, operates the Parking Division. Since 2021, when Adam Layne, above, became the youngest treasurer in St. Louis history…
Snapshots from December 9th’s Window Walk in the CWE
December 9th’s Window Walk offered a second opportunity to experience all the neighborhood has to offer during this holiday season. The weather was much warmer than the previous weekend’s opening event, and as a result there were many CWEnders and visitors alike enjoying the music, jugglers, face painting, and holiday shopping. Among the musical groups…