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?
- Historic Shaw Art Fair Flora Place Fairgrounds
- Oct 04 10 a.m.
- Historic Shaw Art Fair Flora Place Fairgrounds
- Oct 05 10 a.m.
A Lot of Love for Shaw
The Shaw Neighborhood is made up of beautiful St. Louis vernacular architecture and over 8,000 neighbors who are active and passionate about the place they call home. If you would like to know more about the neighborhood, consider attending a meeting and joining a committee or checking out our blog, Facebook page, or Twitter feed. Read our neighborhood news here and here. A schedule of neighborhood meetings for 2013 is here.
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