-Historians Bob Corbett, Sally Sharamitaro and former 28th Ward Alderman, Dan McGuire, along with his very capable researchers; Adele Heagney, Lynnea Magnuson and Dennis Northcott, William G. Seibert for their invaluable assistance.
-Former Alderman, Bill Waterhouse, for getting the ball rolling on this project and current Alderman, Scott Ogilvie, for continuing the job to fruition.
-The St. Louis Development Corporation for funding the landscaping of the park.
-Our own Dogtown Landscape architect; Mary Brong. And to Brake Landscaping and Vesper Granite, for making it possible to meet the July 4th dedication deadline.
-All the Dogtown people and businesses listed below for their donations toward the monument stone, and in particular the Vezeau Family for their generous matching grant of $2500.00.
S. Mitchell & Agnes Bowers
Nina Byans
John & Terri Corbett
Tom & Lucy Corbett
Jim Glaser
Lawrence & Kathleen Hillebrand
Geraldine Kaegel
Daniel J. McGuire
Norm & Rose Merlotti
Judith McNamara
Mary L. Miller
Ann Patrice O’Shaughnessy
Kevin Perez
Lisa Perez
Joseph G. Phelan
Teresa Powers
The Veseau Family
Central District Alarm
Patrick’s Liquors
Cooper Tire
Courtesy Diner
Cycle S. Bookkeeping
Failoni’s Tavern
Headstrong
Imo’s Pizza
DBA Arena Liquor
N.G.C.M., Inc.
Stevenson’s Hi Pointe Service
St. James Catholic Church
Tech Electronics
Tarlton General Contractors
Zane O. Williams Corporation
STL Pro. Inc.
-All the Dogtown restaurants and people who donated food and refreshments for this community event
-Everyone on this list for making this a true community event, one of many to happen at this site.
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