After nearly 70 years, upscale resale shop Miriam Switching Post, a staple in St. Louis’ second-hand shopping market, will close its doors to the public on November 1.
Driven by donations, profits from the sale of furniture, home decor, collectibles, art, and jewelry, provide financial assistance to families who attend Miriam School, a school for students with learning differences.
The decision to close, or to take a hiatus, was not an easy one. “The decision is gut wrenching because it is such a St Louis institution of goodness,” says Meg Bamford, head of Miriam School and Learning Center. “When I go there and I see all these people coming together to raise money for kids, it’s one of the most special places I’ve ever experienced, personally.”…