Thanks to the great work Rosemary is doing for us, we've been taking off one afternoon per week. So we jump in the car and travel around the area to some other historic downtowns to check out how they're doing. Overland Park is an easy choice with their strong culinary vibe. Next came Burlington where they continue to struggle, but have a couple of great shops and some nice loft apartments.
Last week we went to Springfield, MO to look around. In addition to their historic downtown square, there is an area known as C-Street. (www.itsalldowntown.com/cstreet) C (Commercial) Street is in the midst of an upturn, but it's painful to walk down the street and see the empty storefronts. It's easy to understand the comments visitors make when they come to Fort Scott when the shoe is on the other foot!
We commiserated with some other small business owners and enjoyed looking around at D Cloud and Company Restaurant Supply, Bridgefield Galleries, Historic Firehouse #2 (now an event venue) and a great vintage clothing store, Decades.
We enjoyed our visit, but as usual; we came back feeling the same as we always do-downtown Fort Scott rocks!
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What a lovely blog. I'm so glad to have found you. I've browsed through your earlier entries and must tell you how much I enjoyed your recipes and the very welcoming tone of your blog. I'll be back often. I hope you have a lovely day. Blessings...Mary
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