History of Benton Park | Nathan's Neighborhood History

[@ThisHouse]

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[@bocachucka]

I've never been to St. Louis, but I really enjoy learning about its history. Nathan does a wonderful job narrating these videos. He's got a charming way about him, and he's well informed. Well done.

[@jpeknowbody3649]

Its a awesome city minus the thugs

[@ImpeRiaLismus]

It always makes me happy to see people appreciating this beauty and the history behind it! Thanks for your videos.

[@ThisHouse]

We are so glad you like our videos. Preservation is so important!

[@katherinebopp2021]

Mushroom growing in the caves was new to me. Very nice video .

[@brookep1027]

Nathan does such a great job and the video is so well done.

[@ThisHouse]

Nathan knows so much about these neighborhoods!

[@drummergirlmeika777]

This is such a beautifully done, picturesque video. Very interesting and educational. I just love this type of architecture. Thank you!🙏🏻😊

[@ThisHouse]

Thanks for watching. We are happy you enjoyed!!

[@richardpratt7768]

I can't thank you enough for your video and the knowledge you bring to touring the neighborhood. I live in Tennessee but have traveled to St. Louis eight times in the past six years because I love the architecture, the neighborhoods, and the feeling for the past that I have when visiting there. Next time my friends question me about why I love St. Louis so much I will show them this video.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thank you this is a very interesting tour. I hope you can do more. Have a good week.

[@crazynamehere6701]

The pharmacy building is so unique!

[@ThisHouse]

We love it!

[@firecracker3911]

Beautiful!

[@ThisHouse]

Thanks for watching!

[@elviajove8289]

Hello Nathan and thank you for educating me about my neighborhood. Really enjoyed your knowledge and delivery. I live right across the street from beautiful Benton Park and love it!

[@ThisHouse]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@KellyfromMemphisDD214]

I love how so many of these old buildings are still maintained and live in today! And COLORFUL too!

[@BermudaBrian]

You know your history! Another good one!

[@ThisHouse]

Thanks for watching!

[@lbennhtx6072]

Really enjoy the detailed history you provide in addition to the gorgeous buildings. 👍

[@ThisHouse]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@margaretorden7568]

I watched your video of Kaleb and Kim’s house (The second Empire Strikes Back) as I’ve been following them for a while. I found your video very good and I’ll be watching the others. I’m watching from the south coast of England and am very interested in social history and house renovation.

[@ThisHouse]

Thanks for watching! Our channel is all about history and preservation!

[@AdventuresofDeanna]

I loved this as a person who lives in a neighboring community. Where is the oldest firehouse located?

[@ThisHouse]

Great question! This is the oldest official Firehouse Building in St. Louis. Before, and during the Civil War, Firemen were volunteers who lived in the various neighborhoods (only 3 wards at that time) and would keep their buckets at their houses. When alarms would ring, the volunteers reported to their houses to grab their buckets and race to the fire. The most trusted of the volunteers had housed hand engines at their homes, there were 9 of these in total. It wasn't until after the Civil War that the city built it's first official firehouse (the one in this video).

[@AdventuresofDeanna]

@@ThisHouse Very interesting do you know the cross streets?

[@ThisHouse]

@@AdventuresofDeanna It is at 2411 McNair Avenue

[@CallMeOpia]

i grew up in hazelwood, mo during my childhood and never knew st. louis was this beautiful!

[@XMattingly]

Blues City Deli!!! That's one of my favorite food joints in the area; I hope you stopped in for a sammich when you were done making this video. 🥪😋

[@ThisHouse]

We’ll make sure to stop by and try it out next time we’re in the area!

[@XMattingly]

@@ThisHouse You may want to at least a few times; everything on the menu is awesome! Just be aware that if you go during lunch, there’s usually a line halfway down the block, but it moves fairly quickly.

[@ThisHouse]

Restaurants with a line tend to be worth the wait, thanks for the heads up!

[@XMattingly]

@@ThisHouse You're welcome, and I guarantee it's worth waiting in line. 🙂

[@sharonsteele618]

I love listening to your videos. It makes me want to drive the video tour.

[@DeanRussellHickey]

Another great video....and pleasant to watch. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@sheilaisaacs981]

thanks for the history lesson lovely neighborhood

[@ThisHouse]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janpaullin3465]

I am visiting St Louis and find Nathan's videos extremely informative!

[@San_Simon247]

Thanks Nathan!

[@j3suis1337]

Loved the video Nathan, you do a great job.

[@mitchell9171]

Great job on the video!

[@jenniferferguson4373]

Love the Fire Station!!! ❤

[@MWAshby-bb1ee]

I have never before noticed the firehouse behind Hodak's!

[@janetcarbone4213]

👍👍👍👍. Thanks

[@homesteadpickers]

Nathan can you do more videos on St. Louis. Just south of the riverfront are old warehouses and factory's. Looks like a old motorcycle factory.

[@2forTX]

Why were the homes built so close to each other yet not attached? The homes would have been very dark given there aren’t any windows on the sides. They are so beautiful.

[@ThisHouse]

That was mostly due to fire-code. Some of the houses feature windows in the alley ways that allow for a nice cross breeze to pass through the house on a hot day.

[@maryoperschall5709]

Please explain if Benton park neighborhood is located on the north side or south side of the city. Thanks

[@ThisHouse]

Benton Park is south of the downtown area!

[@elpirata5468]

Nathan is very knowledgeable on this history the colour of these buildings is not something I'm used to seeing However do love colour and wonder why we don't see more of it

[@1834RestorationHouse]

Great history lesson, great visuals! One suggestion......kill the music when you are speaking. Let your own dialog carry the show.

[@ThisHouse]

Thanks for the feedback! By the way, we are long time fans of your channel!

[@evelynbyrd4961]

👍👍👍👍👍😃👍👍👍👍👍

[@prairiedoggy1]

Nathan, you are so cute, I love your videos!

[@leonardmay4950]

Do you know anyone who I could hire to photograph some graveside in St Louis?

[@bethbartlett5692]

You picked a perfect day and "time of day" to film. Luck or Production Experience ...?