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?
- SNIA General Membership Meeting St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church
- Apr 02 7 p.m.
- Shaw Garden Club Plant Sale and Swap Dorothy Park/Loretta Garden at Thurman & Shenandoah
- May 12 11 a.m.
- Historic Shaw Art Fair Flora Place Fairgrounds
- Oct 06 10 a.m.
- Historic Shaw Art Fair Flora Place Fairgrounds
- Oct 07 10 a.m.
Shaw Neighborhood voted "Best Place to Live" in RFT for 2010
Our very own Shaw neighborhood was voted "Best Place to Live" in the Riverfront Times for 2010! Below is the article from the RFT, which can also be found at http://www.riverfronttimes.com/bestof/2010/award/best-place-to-live-1102001/.
When New York Times travel reporter Dan Saltzstein visited St. Louis in June, he made special note of Shaw, a "leafy neighborhood" where "stately architecture mixes with hip spots." Saltzstein's observations are brief but astute; it is precisely Shaw's natural beauty, historic housing stock and thriving businesses that make it a great place to visit — and an even better place to live. Anchored by the Missouri Botanical ...read more
