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It was brave to be a St. Louis Cardinals fan at my Chicagoland college where loyalty to the Cubs reigned supreme, but walking between classes, you could often spot the odd red baseball cap in the sea of blue. Even the college president was once seen wearing his Cards cap on a bike ride through campus – which emboldened us St. Louisan expatriates all the more.
St. Louis has hometown pride in spades. Such is evident on p. 42, where contributing writer Bethany Christo speaks with Missouri-born actress Jenifer Lewis as she celebrates her new star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame and discusses how local support has enriched her career.
Another St. Louis-based creative is catching international attention in the literary sphere: Chukwuebuka Ibeh, Nigerian-born author and post-degree teaching fellow at WashU, penned the BBC Best Book of 2024. Read his interview with contributor Connie Mitchell on p. 30.
The Festival of Nations in Tower Grove Park is an annual reminder of just how many cultures and traditions make up the St. Louis community, and this year’s event will celebrate with food, music, dance and more. Learn more about what’s upcoming at this year’s Festival with contributor Drew Gieseke’s preview on p. 38.
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NewCitySchoolwasfoundedin1969with themissiontocreate a learningenvironment thatcelebratesdiversityandteachesstudentsto exploreandinteractwiththeircommunitiesas leaders.Now,55yearslater,theschool’sfacultyand staffstrivetocontinuebuildinguponthatmission astheycontinuetolearnandgrow.
By Connie Mitchell > Photos courtesy of Lannis Hall
Dr. Lannis Hall faces an auditorium full of young women at Hazelwood East High School. She’s there to talk about health – breast health. As a radiation oncologist from Washington University, Hall is aware these high school students are likely years away from needing mammograms or other breast screenings. However, she wants them to begin understanding how they can start reducing their cancer risk now and to encourage them to share this knowledge with their loved ones. Such was the inspiration for the “Go Tell Your Momma” initiative, through which Hall presents at Hazelwood School District’s East, Central and West high schools.
“I was nervous about tailoring the importance of the health message in a way that resonated,” says Hall, who serves as Siteman Cancer Center’s director of diversity and inclusion in research and as clinical trials leader for the Program to Eliminate Cancer Disparities. “I adapted my presentation to include relatable stories. Simply because of the stark statistics, many of these young women have personal connections to breast cancer.”
These statistics show that young Black women have a significantly higher breast cancer mortality rate compared to other racial or ethnic groups. Recognizing the troubling trends, Hazelwood School District superintendent Nettie Collins Hart invited Hall and colleagues to create a message that would stick with the 2,800 young women in the district’s three high schools. The result is the “Go Tell Your Momma” initiative, now in its seventh year.
Hall coordinated messaging with area breast cancer advocacy organizations, and “with our Siteman team, we have provided each young lady a wealth of information to share with family members and individual gifts at the completion of the two-hour program,” she says. The program provides information about breast cancer risk factors, underscores the
importance of screening and addresses disparities in health outcomes.
“The most important aspect of the program is understanding risk,” Hall says. “Are you average or high risk for breast cancer? Most importantly, including the young ladies in the program has been incredibly empowering. This year, we introduced a dynamic element with the Blenders Up! Smoothie Competition across all three high schools. Each team crafted its own smoothie recipe with the challenge of incorporating five to nine fruits and vegetables, maximizing protein and fiber and minimizing sugar content. What made it truly engaging was that their peers served as judges, unaware of each team’s recipe. The competition sparked enthusiasm, and creating a video showcasing their efforts was a standout educational moment for the participants.”
Having engaged young women for several years, Hall is seeing anecdotal evidence of mothers and friends being more proactive about screening. The team used a pre-survey a month before the program and a post-survey to gauge changes in knowledge and understanding. More than 90% of participants are highly satisfied with the program, and surveyed students show a statistically significant gain in breast health knowledge, which includes understanding best practices for prevention, knowing the importance of screenings and risk assessment, and awareness of cancer disparities. There are plans underway to take “Go Tell Your Momma” to other high schools where populations have disproportionately higher breast cancer mortality rates.
“This program is not just about education; it’s about empowerment and prevention,” Hall says. “By equipping young women with knowledge about risk reduction, healthy behaviors and early detection, we’re laying the foundation for healthier communities.”
Siteman Cancer Center, 800-600-3606, siteman.wustl.edu
New Digs for Never Enough
By Megan Rubenstein > Photos
On May 3, Never Enough Boutique in downtown Webster Groves celebrated its reopening in a vibrant new space at the corner of North Gore and Moody Avenue. When owner Lisa Lorenz learned that the building housing her women’s clothing shop was being sold last year, she decided to turn the challenge of finding a new location into an opportunity for growth.
“With small businesses and retail, you have to take the opportunities when they come,” Lorenz says.
Lorenz, an Olivette resident, purchased the boutique in 2017 from its original owners, who had opened it in 2010. “I had just left an almost 25-year corporate career, and I was looking for something different to do,” Lorenz says. “I was looking into small businesses and working with a small business broker, and we found this little shop listed. I had never heard of it before, but it seemed like something I could do that had the potential to grow.”
Under Loren’s ownership, the boutique transitioned from part-time to full-time hours, attracting more clientele. “I expanded the hours so working women and more people had access to the shop. I learned the business, figured out how to run the shop, and then made it through [the COVID-19 pandemic].”
When Lorenz found out the building where Never Enough was located had sold and she needed to find a new space, she knew she wanted to stay in the Old Webster area due to its thriving small business community. Although it’s only two blocks away from the previous location, Lorenz appreciates the new spot’s increased walkability and proximity to the business district,
which has brought an increase in customers.
“People are looking for local dining and shopping experiences, and this area has so much great food and a ton of variety in terms of shopping.”
Lorenz is proud of the atmosphere she has created at Never Enough. Accessible style and affordable prices bring customers back time and time again.
“One thing we really try to do is be super warm and welcoming to everybody. People really enjoy coming in, and we’ve introduced the shop to even more people since we’ve moved and seen them come back.”
Moving the shop was something Lorenz always considered, but never acted on until she needed to. However, the results made the move worthwhile. “My husband is an architect, and we renovated and DIYed the space,” Lorenz says. “It’s light, bright and airy with crazy wallpaper and huge windows. We had to build fitting rooms, counters, lay new floors, paint, wallpaper and more. It took a couple months to get the work done because we did most of it ourselves.”
Online shopping will be available later this year, but if you can make a trip to visit in person, Lorenz encourages it: “I want people to come in and try things on. I think if you talk to any boutique or small business owner, the goal is to get people in your shop so you can provide the service and personal connection that online shopping doesn’t do for you.”
Never Enough Boutique, 24 N. Gore Ave, Webster Groves, 314-578-5203, neverenoughstl.com
courtesy of Lisa Lorenz
Welcome to the Club
By Drew Gieseke
Since its opening in 1964, Clayton’s Saint Louis Club has witnessed significant changes. Last year, the private dining club relocated to a new building across the street, completely reinventing its approach to serving members and business clientele. Broader cultural shifts have also transformed the dining scene, moving away from haute cuisine and molecular gastronomy toward a focus on meticulously crafted meals and relaxed yet luxurious dining experiences.
Despite these changes, the Saint Louis Club remains a local favorite more than six decades after its opening. Reflecting on this anniversary, the club looks toward the future – and the next 60 years in business.
“There’s a proud heritage behind it and we’re just honored to be able to carry the torch forward,” says Saint Louis Club general manager Michael Brady.
Situated in the heart of Clayton’s business and social district, the Saint Louis Club is a private club offering high-end dining experiences. It primarily caters to executives, civic leaders, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and their families, forming partnerships with local professional organizations and associations.
In 2023, the club moved to 7676 Forsyth Blvd., a building designed by the award-winning New York architecture firm Bentel & Bentel. The new location boasts expanded amenities that elevate the club’s service. High-end audiovisual capabilities; top-of-the-line HVAC and cooling systems; and a kitchen that Brady, who has worked at the club for 26 years, describes as “the Lamborghini of kitchens in the country,” are just a few highlights. With 10 private rooms, the club can host pretty much any event, no matter the occasion.
“The club has continued to evolve,” Brady says. “We’re a private club,
but we’re unlike the country clubs; we’re pretty much a food and beverage private club, so we’ve always looked at ourselves as where the business community does business.”
Dining experiences vary depending on the occasion. Helmed by executive chef Mathieu Lefebvre and executive pastry chef Joffrey Villa, diners can enjoy everything from casual bistro bites to formal coursed meals and more. Chef Lefebvre leads an international team preparing authentic French cuisine in an impressive 8,000-square-foot kitchen.
Beyond fine dining, members enjoy live music, wine tastings, cooking and cocktail classes, networking events, innovative business advancement programs, and guest speakers. The wide array of offerings makes the Saint Louis Club much more than just a place to eat.
After 60 years in the food and beverage business, the team at Saint Louis Club attributes their success to a passion for providing exemplary service to the local community.
“What we’re celebrating is the fact that we’ve been around for 60 years and grown up and evolved as we’ve watched Clayton grow up and evolve,” Brady says. “We greatly look forward to the next 60 years and continuing the tradition.”
Saint Louis Club, 7676 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 300, St. Louis, 314-726-1964, stlclub.com
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Hardy
Petunia
— Friend or Foe?
By Pat Raven, Ph.D. and Julie Hess
The first thing to know about hardy petunias (Ruellia) is that they bear little resemblance to regular petunias, aside from the vaguely similar shape of their flaring, tubular flowers. While petunias are trailing, fuzzy-leaved annuals that spill out of pots and baskets, Ruellias are vigorous and upright, reaching up to 4 feet with long, shiny leaves. Their single flowers, borne on long, graceful stems, bob and sway in the lightest breeze. Though each bloom lasts only a day, they provide a continuum of color from June until frost. Loved by butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators, mine are next to a bench where I can see all the activity.
With our warming climate, some species of Ruellia may now be winter hardy in Zone 7. Despite being late to emerge, all three clumps of mine survived the winter near the house’s foundation. However, if you successfully establish hardy petunias in a protected bed, be aware that they can become invasive. Like goldenrods and mints, they may spread with new shoots emerging a foot or more away from the mother plant. Listed as a noxious invasive plant in nine southern states, they should be grown with caution. As our climate continues to warm, seed-bearing varieties might become more problematic. For now, enjoy this rambunctious plant in containers or bounded by concrete on all sides to control its spread.
Mexican petunia is Ruellia simplex (syn. Brittoniana). The species is now hardy here in protected locations, so be alert for self-seeding to prevent accidental spread. ‘Purple Showers’ is recorded as being sterile, but can be easily confused with the wild type, both growing up to 4 feet. ‘Chi Chi’ has pink flowers and is similarly tall. Avoid ‘Katie,’ a dwarf cultivar known for aggressive self-seeding, and instead,
opt for sterile replacements like ‘Mayan Purple,’ ‘Mayan White’ and ‘Mayan Pink.’ These newer cultivars are well-behaved, reliably sterile, and can be grown without much concern. ‘Purple Showers’ tolerates dry soils once established and is often sold as a pond plant. All varieties are excellent for rain gardens.
The Brazilian petunia, R. elegans, resembles a brilliant red salvia. The variety ‘Ragin’ Cajun’ is hardy only to Zone 8, so although it may self-sow, its progeny will not overwinter. Enjoy this one while you can.
The wild petunias, R. humilis, R. pedunculata and R. strepens, are native species. Though not as showy as their southern cousins, they are charming additions to a natural garden. Look for them blooming in woodlands and ditches on your summer hikes at the Shaw Nature Reserve.
Nestled on over an acre this luxurious 1.5-story home offers a resortlike experience. Spanning more than 7,500 square feet of living space, the estate is designed to provide opulence and comfort making it a perfect retreat. Upon entering, you’re greeted by a grand foyer that sets the tone for the rest of the interior. The main floor has undergone a renovation, emphasizing modern elegance and state-of-the-art amenities. The two-story living room is a showstopper, and the new chef’s kitchen is outfitted with subzero and wolf appliances, custom cabinetry, and a large center island.
The outdoor space is a true sanctuary featuring a stone patio, a custom pool with a waterfall, and an outdoor pavilion equipped for al fresco dining and entertainment. Three outdoor fireplaces are strategically placed on the property, providing cozy spots to gather on cooler evenings. For sports enthusiasts, a practice turf soccer field is ideal for honing skills. This home is a must-see to believe!
This six-bedroom and seven-bathroom home in Fenton is listed for $1,800,000.
Stepping outside makes it clear that summer is still in full swing in the St. Louis area. While summer is often celebrated as one of the best times of the year, filled with vacations, pools, sunshine and endless fun, the hot weather can be tough on your hair. Frizz, UV rays, chlorine and scalp issues can take their toll, making it essential to keep your locks healthy while enjoying the sun.
The key to beautiful, supple hair begins with your scalp; a healthy scalp is the foundation for healthy hair. However, in the summer, it’s easy for your scalp to become greasy due to sweat, sunscreen and frequent washing.
“One of the many factors we face in the summertime can be extra sweat from the great St. Louis heat and humidity,” says Anna Rounds, stylist and owner of Credere Studio in Weldon Spring. “Salt and excess skin cells building up on the scalp will make us feel like our hair has to be washed more, which can be harmful if you shampoo too much, causing weakened hair bonds, leading to potential breakage.”
Rounds, who brings more than 11 years of experience as a stylist, recommends using a scalp oil and an exfoliating scalp brush to fight the excess grease summer brings. Applying scalp oil to treat an oily scalp might sound counterintuitive, but the key is picking the correct product.
“Some benefits of a scalp oil would be moisturizing the scalp, softening the skin cells
With every season, different textures and densities of hair
need different kinds of care.
– ANNA ROuNDs
to aid in the exfoliation of built-up skin cells, and reducing inflammation and irritation to the scalp and hair follicles. Using an exfoliating scalp brush paired with a scalp oil will help promote a healthier scalp,” Rounds says. “My recommended hair and scalp oil to use is Oligo Professionnel Blacklight Smart Hair and Scalp Care Oil.”
Along with scalp health, protecting your hair from the sun is vital during the summer. Similar to how you protect your skin during the summer, adding hair sunscreen to your routine and wearing a hat to cover your hair is recommended by Rounds.
“The UV rays are one of our hair’s worst enemies, stripping natural oils, damaging the
hair’s protective surface lipids, weakening structural bonds and causing color to fade to unwanted tones,” she says. “I recommend Oligo Professionnel 18-in-1 Beautifier in addition to your hair care routine in the summer.”
Blondes are all too familiar with the dreaded green tint caused by pool water, but in reality, everyone’s hair is at risk from chlorine and saltwater damage. Rounds suggests fully wetting your hair before swimming and applying a leave-in conditioner. She explains that dry hair acts like a sponge, absorbing all the chemicals or salt as soon as it hits the water. After swimming, be sure to rinse your hair to minimize damage.
Additionally, hair needs extra hydration during summer, as heat, humidity and swimming can leave it dry, brittle and frizzy. To keep your locks shiny and healthy, drink plenty of water and use a hydrating shampoo and conditioner.
“With every season, different textures and densities of hair need different kinds of care.
In the summertime, it’s all about hydration,” Rounds says. “We normally up our water intake during the summer months because of the heat; our hair benefits from that extra hydration intake. Changing your shampoo and conditioner to a nourishing/hydrating shampoo and conditioner would be great.”
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At only 24 years old, Chukwuebuka Ibeh is earning rave reviews for his first novel, “Blessings.” The Guardian calls it a “sublime coming-of-age tale,” and it was named a BBC Best Book of 2024.
Born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Ibeh is a postdegree teaching fellow in English at Washington University in St. Louis. His novel focuses on a young queer man who faces his truth in Nigeria‘s repressive culture of criminalized homosexuality. We spoke with Ibeh about his work and what he hopes readers gain from “Blessings.”
TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR LIFE IN NIGERIA BEFORE COMING TO WASHU FOR YOUR MFA IN 2022. WHAT WAS YOUR EARLY LIFE LIKE? HOW DID IT INSPIRE YOU TO WRITE?
I was the second of three children, and I grew up in a relatively middle-class family. I was introduced to the art of storytelling at a young age. My grandmother told me stories, and at some point, it became important to me to evolve from oral storytelling to putting them down on paper, which was what I did.
I would write stories for the entertainment of my classmates, and my young self was delighted by the joy I provided them. I wanted to continue to see that joy, knowing I had the ability to move and inspire and touch people. It made me much more interested in being a professional writer.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR NOVEL, “BLESSINGS,” WHICH FOCUSES ON SOME DIFFICULT EXPERIENCES. DOES WRITING OFFER A WAY TO PROCESS LIFE IN A DIFFICULT ENVIRONMENT?
I think so. For me, writing has always been a way to cope. In addition to exploring and getting out of my head, it’s a way to cope with Nigeria. Nigeria can be a hard place to live and grow up in. My novel explores what it means to be a queer person in Nigeria – which is a
I have so many hopes. I hope that queer Nigerians can see themselves in this book and have some sort of reintegration of their existence.
– CHuKWuEBuKA IBEH
“What informed your style as a writer?”
Read about Ibeh’s artistic inspirations and more in the unabridged version of this interview at laduenews.com.
very hard experience because Nigeria has a law criminalizing queerness and you can go to prison.
But I have also read a lot of books that explore the joys of living in Nigeria.
BUT, AS YOU SAID, THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL TOPIC, AND IT’S A TOUGH TOPIC. WHY DID YOU FOCUS ON THIS PARTICULAR TOPIC IN YOUR BOOK?
WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION?
I think Nigerian legislation has gotten so many things wrong in history. The law criminalizing gay marriages or gay relationships is an embodiment of so many things – of cynical politics, of hate, of ignorance, of misguided defiance.
It was very important to write this book because there seems to be a very active erasure going on in Nigeria. There are many, not just Nigerians but Africans, who just genuinely believe that there’s no such thing as being a gay African – that the only way you can be queer is if you visit America or if you’ve been influenced by American culture. So this book needed to be written as a retort to that idea. There is no such thing as human identity being imported.
WHAT DO YOU HOPE READERS TAKE FROM “BLESSINGS”?
I have so many hopes. I hope that queer Nigerians can see themselves in this book and have some sort of reintegration of their existence. I’ve had people come up to me at events in Nigeria and thank me for writing this book. They say, “I needed to read this, because the main character was me.” And that’s almost an indication that my work here is done. People can get what I didn’t.
I also hope that this book can change even one person’s mind, even if it makes somebody question what they believe. Because so many Nigerians are not necessarily bad people, but they’re coming from a place of ignorance, not necessarily hate.
This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
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PORANO
After years of speculation and an unprompted announcement about its return in mid-2023, one of St. Louis’ most highly regarded fast casual restaurants is back. Porano has landed in Des Peres and is celebrating its grand opening in July. It serves an array of pasta and grain bowls, pizza, salads and more that fans have never stopped talking about.
The concept from Gerard Craft’s Niche Food Group initially debuted in 2016 in downtown St. Louis and saw a steady stream of traffic during its two-year run. Six years after its closure, Porano is back, and this time, it’s situated in an easily accessible area of St. Louis County. “We had struggled with a lot of things [at the Downtown location], and with parking especially,” Craft says. “This is very much a convenience restaurant, and having to get into a garage to park wasn’t really conducive for the concept; we knew it never really got a fair shot.”
The menu offers four sections: salads, pasta and grain bowls, pizza, and a “build-your-own” option. This allows guests to customize any bowl on the menu or create their own from scratch. Start with a base of housemade pasta, rice, farro, or a Romaine and kale mix, and choose from a variety of sauces and dressings, including pumpkin seed pesto, smoky Sunday sugo, Alfredo and pepper, garlic and chili oil, Italian vinaigrette, and creamy anchovy dressing. Next, add proteins and vegetables such as slow-roasted pork, beef meatballs, marinated chicken thighs, seasonal vegetables or spicy tofu. Finally, top off your bowl with options like crispy garlic, fresh herbs, sweet peppers, Pecorino cheese and more.
For those wanting to grab and go, the signature menu offers an array of favorites like The Susie Salad (mixed greens, farro, pumpkin seed pesto, red wine vinaigrette, half and half spicy tofu and seasonal vegetables, green olives, breadcrumbs, crispy garlic and spicy honey), the Neapolitan Bowl (smoky Sunday sugo, slowroasted pork, giardiniera and bread crumbs) and The Alfredo (marinated chicken thigh, Parmesan, fresh herbs and Alfredo sauce).
If it’s the famed Detroit-style pizza you’re after, choose from the Margherita, mushroom, pepperoni, meatball and more. To round out the meal, guests can add risotto balls with red sauce;
gelato pops in chocolate, vanilla, salted caramel and Fudgesicle; soft drinks, beer, wine and non-alcoholic cocktails. Boozy slushies will be available as well, with flavors to be announced at a later date, and limited-time seasonal items will take their place on the menu in the near future along with catering options including boxed meals and buffet-style dining.
“There is something for everyone at Porano,” says COO Ryan Hux. “We know that families and groups don’t always agree about what or where to eat, and we’re giving you the options and flexibility to get something for everyone in your group.” Expect that flexibility to extend to other neighborhoods as well: When Craft announced the return of Porano, it was about more than one location. Although concrete plans have not been nailed down, he has some ideas about where future locations might land. Richmond Heights, Brentwood, Chesterfield and Ellisville are current contenders. He adds: “We have our eyes on potentially a couple of city locations. So it all depends on how things fall right now.”
Porano is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information and updates, follow Porano on Instagram.
Porano, 13323 Manchester Road, Des Peres, eatporano.com
Story and photos by Shannon Weber
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Houses of St. Louis
By Emily Standlee
Last time LN explored the architectural styles of St. Louis, we discussed the Art Deco, Fachwerk and Flounder homes and buildings found throughout the city. This time, we’re talking about Greek Revival, known for its bold columns; row house – perhaps not a distinct architectural style, but undoubtedly a significant part of St. Louis’ architectural identity; and Shingle style, which is characterized by its hip roof and focus on horizontal continuity.
GREEK REVIVAL
Greek Revival-style architecture is easily identifiable by its columns, right angles and simple, bold details. Antique Homes Magazine calls it “the first truly American architecture,” adding: “Much building occurred during the Greek Revival period, caused by the industrialization, the railroad and the opening of the West, so the style can be found in every part of the country.” As this style swept the U.S. in the mid-19th century, St. Louis saw its influence in grand civic buildings such as the Old St. Louis County Courthouse, Missouri’s tallest habitable building from 1864 to 1894, which now stands in Gateway Arch National Park.
Another early example is the Bissell Mansion in the College Hill neighborhood. Built nearly two centuries ago, it was designated a city landmark in 1971. Similarly, the circa-1848 Chatillon-DeMenil House in Benton Park has housed several notable figures, including Odile Delor Lux, whose grandfather founded Carondelet, and Lee Hess, who bought the property in 1945 to explore the extensive natural cave system beneath it.
ROW HOUSE
The row houses of St. Louis are numerous and iconic, and they’re not necessarily as widespread in other Midwest cities as they are in our neighborhoods. Typically built using red brick made from clay deposited by the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, row houses were constructed to house many people in a small space as the city grew between the years of 1840 and 1860. They might not garner the same fame or notoriety as Greek Revival- or Shingle-style structures do, but the humble row house is a testament to St. Louis’ hardworking roots – and is prominent among the city’s most historic neighborhoods.
“Construction of the houses did not stop during the Civil War, and many from this time can still be seen in the city today,” writes Nathan Jackson for NextSTL. “One particular example is a row house located near the Lemp Brewery, which was constructed in about 1864, around the same time that the brewery moved from its downtown location. In spite of the war that was dividing the country, St. Louis continued to build row houses.”
SHINGLE STYLE
Although Shingle style might call to mind a cliffside New England abode or an affluent Hamptons beach community, we have several examples of it in St. Louis, notably within the West Cabanne Place Historic District. The broad, treelined street just north of Delmar is a unique enclave, distinguished by its diverse range of architectural designs within a compact area. Several of the houses here were built by architects Theodore Link and Charles K. Ramsey, the latter of whom studied engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. Ramsey was an architect for the 1904 World’s Fair; he designed more than 100 buildings, including the one at 6015 West Cabanne Place.
“Totally sheathed with shingles stained dark brown and free of applied historical detail, the house – with its gabled roofs and flush eves, jettied front and rear attic gables, multi-paned upper window sashes and its sober design –shows clearly the importance of 17th-century New England architecture to the Shingle style,” notes the National Register of Historic Places nomination form for the area.
Ramsey designed and lived in the house across the street, selling it in 1892 for $20,000 to William Harris, president of the St. Louis Basket and Box Company.
Learn about three more architectural styles spotted in the Lou – Art Deco, Fachwerk and Flounder – at laduenews.com.
Chatillon-DeMenil House in 1936 > Photo by theodore LaVack, courtesy of the Historic American Buildings survey
shingles on Kirkwood train station > Photo courtesy of Ron Reiring
Bissell Mansion > Photo by Paul sableman
Row house in Fox Park neighborhood > Photo by Paul sableman
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ZOOFARI
By Emily Standlee > Photos by Christina Kling-garrett
When summertime rolls around in St. Louis, the Saint Louis Zoo hosts one of the city’s wildest events: ZOOFARI, presented this year by Wells Fargo. The June event welcomed guests for a night of restaurant and bar tastings, along with fundraising opportunities. As the sun set, attendees strolled through the Zoo’s grounds, sampled dishes and drinks from more than 40 local eateries and interacted with the sea lions and penguins. Guests also had the chance to bid in silent auctions for exclusive behind-the-scenes Zoo experiences, purchase gift cards, create jewelry at the Kendra Scott Color Bar and enjoy wine and spirits tastings. With DJ Franco and the Maggie Speaks Big Band providing the tunes, the crowd danced the night away for a worthy cause. Proceeds from Zoofari support the Zoo’s animal care, operational needs and global conservation efforts.
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I’m
so proud of everyone who helped make this extraordinary event possible, including our gracious sponsors, the dedicated planning committee and event volunteers, Zoo team members and the local restaurants and caterers that donated their food and time. We’re excited to share that ZOOFARI
— the Zoo’s largest fundraiser — will now be a yearly event, helping us sustain our Zoo for generations to come and saving animals rom extinction.
– Pamela Glaser
ZOOFARI CO-CHAIR
sydney Dark, Zoofari Penguin, William Brown
Keegan Jennings, Nya grimes, LA Hill
tor ie and Ben Haltenhof
toya thompson, Larry thomas
Larry thomas, Dwight scott, Pamela glaser, Kip Bilderback, Jim Berges, Elizabeth Mannen Berges, Joanne Carey Esfahani, Robert smith III
Amy and Douglas Dove
MIssOuRI BAPtIst HEALtHCARE FOuNDAtION
Washington University in St. Louis’ Engineering Leadership Program Awards
The Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation, along with the Berges Family Foundation, hosted Washington University in St. Louis’ Engineering Leadership Program Awards at the Bogey Club in June.
Before the evening program began, awardees, along with their friends and family, gathered to enjoy catered appetizers and cocktails. Berges Foundation co-founder Jim Berges, lead trustee Elizabeth Mannen Berges and Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation’s 2024 board president Ann Abad announced each recipient as they accepted certificates and medals. This special event honors individuals who completed their education in Healthcare Operational Excellence at Washington University’s Technology & Leadership Center in the McKelvey School of Engineering.
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– Elizabeth Mannen Berges (pictured with Jim Berges)
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