Historical April–May 2004 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Joe Edwards recently received the “McReynolds Award” from the Missouri Preservation Board, recognizing an individual or group making significant achievements in the field of preservation.
In the presentation, Joe was honored for his more than 30 years work in helping revitalize the Loop in University City, including Blueberry Hill, the Walk of Fame, and the Tivoli, as well as helping form the Special Business District in 1980.
The presentation then included the following remarks of special interest: …a stark visual line still existed between the revitalized University City Loop and the urban blight, decay and crime to its east along Delmar.
In 2000, changes began with the construction of the Pageant…the vitality of the Loop began to extend into the City of St. Louis.
The seven blocks of The Loop have extended past the arbitrary city/county boundary and across Skinker Blvd., due primarily to the efforts of Joe Edwards.
It has become the most exciting, vibrant, and interesting restaurant, shopping, arts and entertainment district in metropolitan St. Louis and perhaps the entire Midwest. Missouri Preservation recognizes Joe Edwards for his creativity, leadership and ability to draw in other developers to historic preservation…and awards him a 2004 McReynolds Award.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2004.
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