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soulard: Vintage Advertising - Orange Smile Soda - 2001 S. 9th Street in Soulard (St. Louis, Missouri) - 08/08/09 03:35 PM
Whether called building signage, billboards, mural ads, ghost ads, phantom ads or a dozen other names, I love to take walking tours of our great city neighborhoods and enjoy seeing vintage advertising in the form of faded lead paint on brick advertsing on old commercial buildings. 
Whereas signs fall into disrepair and are removed, these faded ads on the side of buildings often last for several decades or more and are the last reminder of a commercial business long since shuttered or a product no longer manufactured.  Here is the first installment for this vintage advertising series capturing vintages ads in St. Louis, Missouri:  Orange Smile … (14 comments)

soulard: Explore St. Louis - Simple Summer Recipes - The Caprese Salad - Gourmet Adventures with Visits to Soulard Market and J.Viviano & Sons on The Hill - 06/22/09 12:05 AM

It is officially summer in St. Louis.  It is a great time of the year with too many events to name and too little time to attend them all.  It is also a great time for backyard barbecues and meals on the patio or deck with family and friends.  However, these cool, enjoyable summer evenings won't last.  So, periodically, I will share some secret family recipes with you for quick, enjoyable summer meals.
SHOPPING FOR INGREDIENTS  - SOULARD MARKET AND THE HILL
For today's recipe, you will need some very simple ingredients.  Since part of the summer fun is walking and exploring, … (4 comments)

soulard: Going Green - Find Recycling Centers Nationwide - 02/23/09 10:47 PM
If you are new to a city or neighborhood or if you just became aware of the need or benefits of recycling, then you may want to take a look at the website - Earth911.  Earth911 is a clearinghouse for information on recycling.  Here are some of the features of the site:
Search Engine:  Search the Earth911 database for recycling centers and services across the country. Information Clearinghouse:  Review articles, new items, and tips on a host of recycling issues.  The site uses categories to group information by the type of material from garden material to construction materials to paper and … (7 comments)

soulard: Localism - Mardi Gras 2009 is in Full Swing in St. Louis' Soulard Neighborhood - 02/03/09 02:25 AM



The Mardi Gras season is now in full swing in St. Louis.  If you haven't been to Mardi Gras in St. Louis, you are missing one of the great people watching events of the year.  But, it isn't just about the parade, crowds, and hurricanes.  It is a month long party hosted by Mardi Gras, Inc. in the historic Soulard neighborhood with a number of family friendly events.  So brave the cold and see what all the buzz is about.



Soulard Mardi Gras - Brown-Forman Wine Taste
Date: 2/6/2009 Location: Mad Art Gallery, 2727 S. … (0 comments)

 
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