Through engaging narratives illustrated by rare historical photography, Ann Zanaboni captures the essence of a beloved St. Louis neighborhood in St. Louis Hills, the first title of a community book series published by Reedy Press. Originally marketed as country living in the city by developer Cyrus Crane Willmore, St. Louis Hills remains an idyllic, slow-paced suburb within the city proper. The neighborhood has maintained its charm as well as its small businesses: a meat market, a barbershop, and a frozen custard stand. St. ...
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Through engaging narratives illustrated by rare historical photography, Ann Zanaboni captures the essence of a beloved St. Louis neighborhood in St. Louis Hills, the first title of a community book series published by Reedy Press. Originally marketed as country living in the city by developer Cyrus Crane Willmore, St. Louis Hills remains an idyllic, slow-paced suburb within the city proper. The neighborhood has maintained its charm as well as its small businesses: a meat market, a barbershop, and a frozen custard stand. St. Louis Hills tells the story behind the famous Ted Drewes, Hampton Village, the various corner churches and the pastoral Francis Park. No two houses are alike in St. Louis Hills, creating a unique architectural gem in the city of St. Louis. This is a unique and fascinating look at one of the city s best-kept neighborhoods. St. Louis Hills gives the reader a fresh perspective on this city neighborhood. It paints the community as an ideal place to live. The author makes it clear that this neighborhood is proud of its tradition and committed to its community. Foreword by Johnny Rabbitt.
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Add this copy of St. Louis Hills: the Reedy Community Series to cart. $63.13, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Reedy Press.
