In 1899 this warehouse was the American car and Foundry building. It
brought jobs and money to my home town, St. Charles, Missouri which sits
along the Missouri River and is cut through by railroad tracks, which
still run and can be heard in my home late at night. During World War
II, this steel shop in my neighborhood switched from manufacturing
railway cars to making tanks for the war effort.
Today the warehouse is a tennis club and also hosts local family events
like wrestling matches and flea markets in the large space. Every time I
walk by the building, I can't help but think about the people who
worked here to bring prosperity to St. Charles in good times and to
fight a war in bad. How many women took breaks and walked home through
this alley during the war. Today these buildings are antique shops, a
music shop and homes and apartments for my neighbors, probably much like
they were back then.
You are really blessed to live in a historic little town by the river with many places in walking distance!! That is so awesome. Love the pants, they look so comfy. I was reading some of your older posts last night and couldn't believe it has been about 8 years I've been enjoying Va Voom Vintage!!
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-Janey
Hi Brittany! I wanted to let you know that I have really enjoyed reading your recent posts: I am so glad you are posting regularly again. I am a long-time avid reader of your blog (although I have never commented before) and I have always enjoyed your genuine writing style and lovely inspirational photos (and enviable outfits, of course!). Please keep on doing what you do. I would love to see more posts about your home as well.
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