Ep. 2. 19: Real Estate and New Parishes

This episode explores the real estate boom in mid-19th century St. Louis, highlighting the city's rapid expansion and the rise of prominent developers like George R. Taylor and Thomas Allen. Monsignor and Teresa discuss the transformation of neighborhoods like Soulard and North St. Louis, the creation of grand boulevards, and the impact of infrastructure like water reservoirs. They also trace the founding of new Catholic parishes and schools, including St. Mary of Victories and St. Vincent de Paul, and the arrival of the Christian Brothers. The episode closes with the introduction of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, marking a new chapter in Catholic charitable outreach.