A Brief History of Shaw
The Shaw neighborhood began as a clearing the French called Prairie des Noyers. Much of this expansive natural prairie was purchased by Louisville’s Captain William Chambers in 1816. About the same time, the prairie captivated Henry Shaw, a young man of 19 seeking his fortune. He bought his piece in ...
read moreWhat's Happening in Shaw?
- Shaw Neighborhood National Night Out Party The Word Church
- Aug 03
- Shaw Art Fair Flora Place Fairgrounds
- Oct 02
- SNIA General Meeting St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church
- Oct 04
Shaw and Sweet Art featured in NY Times
In case you missed it, the Shaw neighborhood and Sweet Art were featured in the New York Times Travel section called "36 Hours in St. Louis". To see the whole article, go to The New York Times.
Here is the section highlighting Shaw:
9 a.m. 4) CUPCAKES AND CANVASES
In the leafy neighborhood of Shaw, stately architecture mixes with hip spots like SweetArt (2203 South 39th Street; 314-771-4278; sweetartstl.com), a mom-and-pop bakery and art studio. Reine Bayoc (mom) makes the food, which features vegan ingredients like soy-based “facon” and “un-chicken.” Cbabi Bayoc (pop), whose colorful and ...read more
