Patsy (Combs) Hornaday found "Chewing" on Berkeley History

Phil Chew's Berkeley Estate in early 1900's

Pat has unearthed more history concerning Mr. Phil Chew's involvement in the development of our beloved City of Berkeley. Through a search she found that he has a great grandson who is a Professor at The University of Missouri (UMSL) and is the great grandson of Mr. Phil Chew. I have attached the Email sent to Pat elaborating some more historic facts about his Great Grandfather.
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Dear Patsy,

Thank you for your inquiry about Phil Chew.

I am familiar with the Community of Berkley while growing up in Normandy (1948-63) and returned to St. Louis after greduate school (1971).

Phil Chew was my great grandfather. He also owned the land at Lucas Hunt and Natural Bridge which later became Glen Echo Country Club. The area where the old TWA building (Cypress/Natural Bridge) at Lambert Field was also part of his real estate holdings

My father, PHIL SMITH CHEW, jr (deceased 2003), was his grandson. His son, also, Phil Chew passed away in the late 1950's and was a physician in Summersville,  Missouri.

Most of the CHEW/ LINDELL family from that era are buried in Bellefountain Cemetery, St. Louis.

This is the extent of the historic detail that I am aware of, but will share you inquiry with other family members and if  they have any updates/insights, I will pass along the information.

Best wishes.

Lindell

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