ST. LOUIS - Miriam Switching Post, a cherished resale shop in St. Louis, will close its doors on Nov. 1 after decades of supporting the community and Miriam School.

"It was one of the hardest decisions I think the board has ever had to make!...If you had have ever come to the Switching Post, you will see it's this beautiful community where we have these very generous donors who give us goods that can be sold for kids," said Meg Bamford, head of School & Learning Center. "And then we have this community of volunteers who work so hard! We have 48 volunteers...and we have 3 of the hardest-working people you've ever met as our staff!"

The shop, known for its upscale resale furniture, collectibles, and jewelry, has been a community staple since the 1950s. It operated through donations and vol

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