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…
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High-wire act over DeBaliviere
Despite what was a very hot Sunday afternoon, workmen were spotted high above Crossroads College Preparatory School at 500 DeBaliviere working on the installation of an impressive new radio transmission tower. An older 550′ tall tower, above right, installed in the 1930’s, did not meet current structural code standards and is being replaced. In the…
A gazillion and one reasons to love St. Louis Public Library
There is a lot to love about the St. Louis Public Library System,”St. Louis’ original search engine.” Established in 1865, SLPL’s mission is to “provide learning resources and information services that support and improve individual, family and community life through a variety of services, programs and initiatives.” The CWE facility, Schlafly Branch, is a place…