Renaissance SEPT 2026

8 - THE SOULARD RENAISSANCE - SEPTEMBER 2026 After over a year of research, planning, procurement and indexing, the Soulard Time Capsule was buried on the grounds of Soulard Station on July 12. The burial was marked by a neighborhood-wide event hosted by the SRG Historical Committee, with the opportunity for all attendees to participate. The Station itself was standing room only with attendees enjoying light re- freshments and beverages while explor- ing the historical artifacts on display. Posters provided meaningful insights into neighborhood history. The granite marker covering the capsule was also available for viewing. The ground needs to settle before the marker can be set; placement is set for the social following the SRG’s September general member- ship meeting. Historical Committee chairwoman Veronica Putz served as master of cer- Time Capsule buried at Soulard Station By Philip Hanley and Veronica Putz people whomake up this neighborhood. Mayor Cara Spencer reflected on her brief time as 8th Ward Alderperson and issued a proclamation designating July 12 as Soulard Restoration Group Day. Finally, project lead Philip Hanley spoke about the importance of the time capsule and recognized the people who, 50 years ago, worked to make Soulard the special neighborhood it is today. After the presentations, selected members of the community lowered the capsule into the ground. Attendees lined up to take turns shoveling dirt on top of Historical Committee members lower the time capsule. Sharie Moen photo it, with everyone having the opportunity to seal the capsule in its resting place for the next hundred years. Aaron Terry is working on the final survey and lawyer John Hongs is final- izing the legal details required for a deed restriction to ensure the time capsule will be protected until July 12, 2126. Thank you to all who either donated items or helped with this project, and to the Historical Committee members who brought the project to fruition. This truly was a neighborhood effort of which we can all be proud. emonies. SRG co-founder Judith Mc- Daniel spoke about the organization’s beginnings. SRG President April Flores also gave a speech about the value of the The Soulard Special Business District will host a safety forum at 7 p.m. Mon- day, Nov. 9 at South Broadway Athletic Club. The purpose of the forum is to update residents of the District about SSBD’s activities: past and future bud- gets, tax rate changes, crime statistics, security patrols, neighborhood cameras and other news and special programs. The forumwill feature guest speakers in- cluding The City’s Finest representatives (neighborhood security), law enforce- ment, city leaders and SSBD commis- sioners. Forums also serve as a helpful tool for residents to gain knowledge on steps they can take to prevent crime. The SSBD was approved by voters in 1994 as a special taxing district, funded by property tax. Its primary purpose is to provide enhanced security for the District (Carroll Street to Sidney Street, Interstate 55 to the Mississippi River). The SSBD board, made up of Soulard- area business owners and residents, meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Molly’s. The meetings are open to the public and community feedback is welcome. Learn more at Soular d-SBD.org. Soulard safety forum set for November