Historic village coming back to life

Hank and Linda Stratman are proud of the current state of improvements at the old Warwick Village on the city’s east side. From the remodeled property sprang the Brew House and De Nouveau Salon. The salon will celebrate its grand opening Friday afternoon. Photo by Julie Smith.

By Gerry Tritz

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

The Village Square, formerly Warwick Village, will celebrate on Friday the opening of its second business since renovations began on the historic village in 2008.

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De Nouveau Salon & Gifts, 1505 E. McCarty St. Suite 20, will hold a 1 p.m. ribbon cutting and a 4-7 p.m. open house at the village featuring hors d’oeuvres and live music.

“We’re in an area that needs a business like this,” said owner Lorie Smith, adding that the full-service salon also has a gift shop.

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TickledPink 1 year ago

I've always loved these buildings. So glad to see them being renovated.

dokeus6 1 year ago

Capitalism at it's finest and it didn't cost the taxpayers a dime!!

Sequoia 1 year ago

Re dokeus6: Second to last graph of the article in the newspaper: "They bought it in 2007 and have since got a facade restoration tax break from the city."

Clearly this is European style-socialism, especially if you consider that the property rights and banking system that give the Stratmans a solid foundation for all their hard work and entreperneurship are enforced and established by taxpayer-funded legislative, excecutive and judicial institutions.

As we continue to debate transformation and evolution in Jefferson City as well as our country, we will have plenty of opportunity to reject the false and self-serving choice of "government versus business" and support the kind of good, smart public-private partnerships that have always led to growth and innovation throughout America's history.

Whether it is providing east J.C. with drive-through coffee or reducing the cost of health care for all Americans, we can do it if we reject the limitations of false choices, if we work hard and work together.

See you at the Village!

dokeus6 1 year ago

European style socialism?

How is there getting a tax break from the city socialism?

tonto_goldberg 1 year ago

It's a definition. When the government participates in funding, managing, or owning a business, it's socialism. It's why the "too big to fail" bank and insurance and auto industry bailouts were/are offensive to many people.

Sequoia 1 year ago

Those buildings are definitely "European style."

Sorry. I used that phrase as a not-as-clever-as-I-think play on the meme that our elections are a choice between "American-style" capitalism and "European-style" socialism. On the internet, you can't see the tongue in my cheek.

I was really trying to make a point about how the distinction between "socialism" and "capitalism" in the U.S. is a false choice. We actually live in a blend, where individualism and collectivism support each other. The choice isn't "socialism OR capitalism." The answer is socialism AND capitalism.

Also, more coffee is good.

tonto_goldberg 1 year ago

All true.

dokeus6 1 year ago

so if this is the definition we truly live in socialist society because the government gives tax incentives to all business ?

tonto_goldberg 1 year ago

Nope, it's a Jefferson City, MO. program. Here's the plan from the city's website.

"Assistance to commercial property owners for exterior improvements; Commercial buildings must be built before 1951 and situated in Old Town; Property must have a fair market value of at least $70,000; Exterior improvements must be pre-approved and exceed $10,000; Types of improvements usually eligible: façade removal, brick/wall surface, painting, cleaning/repair, window replacement/repair, ironwork, exterior step replacement/ repair, canopy or awning installation/repair, cornice repair. "

"Funded with City funds. Qualified owners may receive from 3-5 years of their total property tax."

JCLifer 1 year ago

Have any non-Chamber members ever received this assistance from the city?

tonto_goldberg 1 year ago

That's a very good question. Can you even have a business without joining up?

TickledPink 1 year ago

Joining is voluntary but I'm sure there are benefits to being a member.

JCLifer 1 year ago

There may even be reprocussions for not joining!

Sequoia 1 year ago

My dictionary says the actual definition is "A system or theory of social organization in which the producers possess both political power and production and distribution means."

I was trying to make fun of how the term is currently used to describe any government action the speaker doesn't like.

Sorry to get off topic. Trees really shouldn't dabble in comedy.

dokeus6 1 year ago

or politics because they will always chop you down.

centerguy56 1 year ago

Seq:....AAAMMMMMEEEENNNN!!!!!

TickledPink 1 year ago

Exactly! Two new businesses, several jobs made, revitalization to a depressed area and the City Gov't didn't raid my pocketbook for it.

JMO 1 year ago

I always thought it was such a shame this place was being allowed to waste away. I'll have to drive by and take a look now!

TickledPink 1 year ago

JMO, if you stop in at Brew House you have to try their toasted marshmallow caramel latte. It's so good.

tonto_goldberg 1 year ago

Another problem with reading for comprehension. The City of Jefferson doesn't give "all" businesses a tax break.

tonto_goldberg 1 year ago

Posted in wrong spot.

Gotigers 1 year ago

The coffee shop there is WONDERFUL!!!

What a neat area.

asb 1 year ago

The coffee shop is adequate, and ideal if you're in the area on foot or bike. However, if you're already behind the wheel, the Coffee Zone downtown has more food, better coffee, and more atmosphere than the Brew House.

earlsmusic 1 year ago

For crying out loud - let them have their moment. Jeez!

JCLifer 1 year ago

There is a great customer service irony in your statement, asb. On one hand, if you are behind the wheel, you can easily run through the drive-thru at Brew House and quickly get your caffiene fix and a delicious snack or meal. However, if you are behind the wheel and you go to Coffee Zone, you have to drive around the block about 10 times until a parking place opens up. Then, once you get parked, you better not stay uptown too long because they will give you a ticket. The municipal parking garage uptown might be full, but if it isn't, you can drive around and around and around the ramps in the garage and park on the deck. Don't bother taking your ticket to Coffee Zone because they do not validate parking, so you will have to pay the uptown parking fee.

For my money, when I am behind the wheel or rushed for time, I will always pick Brew House over Coffee Zone. I cannot understand why there is not a drive-through coffee place uptown anywhere. Brew House and Dunn Brothers both made very wise decisions to put in a drive-through lane for their coffee shops-- a very handy customer service feature that Coffee Zone, Paneras, Starbucks, Hard-Back Cafe, etc. all do not have.

asb 1 year ago

The irony isn't lost, believe me. A drive-thru in or near downtown would be great. However, the Zone is a great place to BE, if you can get there. The Brewhouse is a fair place to be, and the only drive-thru on the east side, so I use it. I do suggest you always tell the mobile barista at the Brewhouse to make sure the coffee is hot, 'cause sometimes it's not . . .

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