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Jackie Dana

@jadana.bsky.social

Freelance/fiction writer & historian in #STL β€’ Unseen St. Louis unseenstl.com β€’Β Uncivil towards tyranny, fascism, and bigotry πŸŒˆΒ β€’ She/her

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From Collinsville to Bevo: The Lynching of Robert Prager How fear and anti-immigrant hysteria can turn deadly

Learn about the lynching of a German immigrant during World War I in Collinsville IL and how he came to be buried in the Bevo neighborhood in St. Louis

#stlouis #STL #history

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04.12.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Still, you gotta admit the one thing that always works is scolding the electorate to suck it up instead of demanding better candidates, it never ever fails and has worked literally every time and *holds finger to ear* hold on I’m receiving new information

01.09.2025 01:06 β€” πŸ‘ 412    πŸ” 47    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2

GreenStreet owes $46,652 in real estate taxes (2023 & 2024) on the building that burned, #3852Market

Per Assessor's prop. info webpage, the assessed value of the improvements dropped to $0 in 2025. πŸ‘€

GS owe $2,051,355 in 2022-24 taxes on the adjacent property, #3728Market (Goodwill warehouse)

28.08.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Photos: What life is like in tornado-wrecked parts of St. Louis Missing walls, leaking tarps, and not enough money. The challenges being faced by those who live in tornado-damaged parts of north St. Louis are massive. But talk to folks with

Missing walls, leaking tarps, and not enough money. The challenges being faced by those who live in tornado-damaged parts of north St. Louis are massive. But talk to folks with deep roots in the area, and you'll find that some…

16.08.2025 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Saved by the Mural How one man’s vision β€” and 20 tons of paint β€” created and then saved a St. Louis landmark

Ever wondered about the history behind this iconic building in downtown St. Louis? #stl #history #architecture #urbanart unseenstlouis.substack.com/p/saved-by-t...

09.08.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

St. Louis-area residents are continuing to pick up the pieces of their homes and lives following the May 16 tornado.

What questions do you have about housing in St. Louis after the tornado? What issues are you seeing?

15.07.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What is a spot ruined from the tornado that ravaged the St. Louis region in May?

We want to highlight the places that hold sentimental value, such as spot or tree where a group of friends would routinely meet at, a spot where a proposal happened, a local center or business that meant more to you.

15.07.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

She asked bunch of construction companies to help with debris removal.

30.06.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Forged in Rebellion: Organized Labor in Central Illinois Coal Mines Part 2 of the history of the industry that powered St. Louis

Oh hey, a new article about organize labor in the Illinois coal mines. #STL #labor #history

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14.05.2025 04:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fuel for the Fire: The Story of Central Illinois Coal Mining The history of the industry that powered St. Louis

Here’s a little history of Central Illinois coal mining. Part two will cover labor, organizing and fighting back against mining companies. #stl #Illinois #history

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05.05.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It has nothing to do with the cops. She does not think that we need a fence around City Hall to keep away the unhoused (or anyone).

11.04.2025 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unseen STL History Talks: April 2025 Mayor Raymond Tucker's Gift of Stability to St. Louis

Join us next week for an interesting discussion about one of St. Louisβ€˜s most noteworthy mayors. unseenstlouis.substack.com/p/unseen-stl...

10.04.2025 23:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They were apparently roaming Bevo and Tower Grove South all day today.

09.04.2025 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unseen STL Vibes April 2025 Positive STL news, events and historical tidbits

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06.04.2025 01:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Op-Ed: Without a Plan - The $10 Million Waste at the Workhouse - NextSTL On March 18, 2025, just three weeks before the mayoral election, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones stood in front of a bulldozer and announced the long-awaited demolition of the Workhouse, the city’s not...

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04.04.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anheuser-Busch declines to sponsor St. Louis PrideFest after over 30 years, organizers scrambling for funds Pride St. Louis is asking the St. Louis community to help bridge the funding gap with a grassroots campaign.

Anheuser-Busch, the cowards of beer

#DrinkLocal If you drink beer, drink craft beer, drink beer made AND owned locally

25.03.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 5
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Happy 314 Day, STL!! β€οΈπŸ’™ Today I wanted to recognize the small businesses that bring vibrancy and culture to our city, appreciate the strength and perseverance of our neighbors, and share my love to the city that raised me β€” and one that so many of us choose to raise our own families in. Much love.

14.03.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NEWS: St. Louis Mayor @tishaura.bsky.social and Alderwoman @caraspencer.bsky.social will make a joint appearance on a special edition of the "Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air" at noon Tuesday, March 18.

If you have questions for the candidates, email talk@stlpr.org.

10.03.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Unseen STL History Talks: March 2025 Baseball's deep roots in St. Louis

Learn about early St. Louis Baseball on March 20th!

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#STL #History

10.03.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unseen STL Vibes March 2025 Positive STL news, events and historical tidbits

Forgot to share my March Unseen STL Vibes post with positive news and history, events!

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09.03.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones falsely links Alderwoman Cara Spencer to MAGA In a social media post and email to supporters, Mayor Tishaura Jones is claiming a website with videos for Bob Onder and Donald Trump is the same website as Alderwoman Cara Spencer’s Super PAC.

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28.02.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

This is excellent news!

28.02.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you missed tonight's St. Louis mayoral debate at the Royale, you can now watch the replay. Primary is March 4th - VOTE! #STL

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27.02.2025 05:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to help:
β€’ Centenary could use: bleach, blankets, underwear, socks, gloves, and games (such as chess and checkers).
β€’ City Hope could use: meat (chicken, beef, pork), hamburger and hot dogs + buns, coffee, creamer, sugar, snacks, drinks, thermals, and men and women's underwear (various sizes).

19.02.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œPut Them in Trauma”: Inside a Key MAGA Leader’s Plans for a New Trump Agenda Private videos reveal Trump adviser Russ Vought’s β€œshadow” plans for using the military on protesters, defunding the EPA and villainizing civil servants.

@ecmclaughlin.bsky.social did you see this?

β€œWe want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected,” Russell Vought told a crowd at an event for the right-wing think tank Center for Renewing America. β€œWe want to put them in trauma.”
www.propublica.org/article/vide...

19.02.2025 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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St. Louis committee calls for McKee investigation as his lawyers deny wrongdoing A St. Louis aldermanic committee approved a resolution Wednesday that calls for federal and state authorities to investigate developer Paul McKee.This…

Suggesting that cara Spencer has some sort of ties to Paul McKee is completely laughable and flies in the face of history. Here’s just one article. There is plenty of evidence to show that she is no friend to McKee. www.stlpr.org/government-p...

18.02.2025 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Did you actually listen to her full response?

17.02.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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1/29: First plane crash in 16 years in DC
1/31: Crash in Philly
2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle
2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska
2/10: Crash in Scottsdale
2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego
2/16: Crash in Covington, GA

7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for β€œrestoring aviation safety”

16.02.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 60019    πŸ” 23429    πŸ’¬ 2163    πŸ“Œ 1578

To reform "voter fraud," the Trumpers' SAVE act will make it impossible for a woman who takes her husband's name to vote. To save the arts from "woke programming," Trump has taken over the Kennedy Center, prompting an instant exodus of world-class artists.

13.02.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Come out to Taille de Noyer in Florissant MO to hear me and Andy Theising talk about the life of Bryan Mullanphy and his role in the freedom suits brought by enslaved people of St. Louis. February 16, 2 PM, free. Seating is limited. #STL

12.02.2025 06:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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