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…
Category: Art & Architecture
Part II: Snapshots from 19th Annual Holiday on the Plaza
More is more when it comes to the holiday season in the Central West End. Yesterday’s post featured snapshots from the CWE Window Walk, which takes place throughout the commercial district, while today’s post is concentrated on activities that occurred at the fountain and up and down the sidewalk on Maryland Plaza. Two brothers climb…
Part I: Snapshots from CWE Window Walk & Holiday on the Plaza
The neighborhood came alive last Saturday for the 14th annual CWE Window Walk and 19th annual Holiday on the Plaza celebration. Though the day was overcast and chilly, the weather seemed to spark the holiday spirit in those who attended, and to my surprise, added a delightful pop of color to the photographs. There were…