OKTOBERFEST is a well-known and popular folk festival that originated in Bavaria. Although much is made of the Scots-Irish heritage of Southwest Virginians, most of us also have German ancestors in our lineage. Regardless, Oktoberfest is a great way to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of fall. This year, Oktoberfest began on September… Read More Oktoberfest in St. Paul
“Cane Mill Road” from Deep Run, North Carolina made Fifth Ave. in St. Paul come ALIVE Saturday, August 11th, during Sugar Hill Brewing Co’s. street festival. Look closely at the photos below – if you were present, you may in one of them. Carey and Tony Watkins served the outdoor audience from the Brewery’s food… Read More Sugar Hill Brewing Co’s. Aug. 11 Street Festival
© Jerry F. Couch It’s known as Sugar Hill Brewing Company today but when it was built by W. A. Turner in 1948, it was “The Turner Building.” During its long life it has been home to a number of St. Paul Businesses: Clinch River Motor Sales (a Studebaker dealership), The New Hardware and Furniture… Read More Happy 70th Birthday to “The Turner Building” in St. Paul