Visiting St. Louis – 1944 | James Fitzpatrick
Check out this fun video I found on youtube from American film director James Fitzpatrick! The video starts with a brief historical overview of St. Louis…
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World-Renowned Architect Gyo Obata Has Died
Article originally posted by STL Mag World-renowned architect and St. Louisan Gyo Obata died March 8 at age 99. Obata was born in San Francisco and attended…
Looking Into the 2000’s From the 1900’s
It seems that humans cannot resist dabbling in predicting the future. We have an innate need to ignore Yogi Berra’s clear warning, “It’s tough to…
A Rare Map of St. Louis by James Palmatary Is Out of Storage for the First Time in 15 Years
The MO History Museum Library and Archives Center (on Skinker) has brought the rare Bird’s Eye View of Saint Louis MO print by James Palmatary out…
Virtual Tour Of The Famous Keyhole House In Soulard | 2423 South 13th Street
Known as “The Keyhole House” for its uniquely shaped entry, this 4,609 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 3 bath home was built in 1890 by its…
The “Keyhole House” in Soulard | 2423 South 13th Street
Known as “The Keyhole House” for its uniquely shaped entry, this 4,609 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 3 bath home was built in 1890 by its…
St. Louis Public Library Digital Photo Collection Dates Back To The 1920s
The St. Louis Public Library recently digitalized a collection of images of various locales throughout the City of St. Louis that predominantly dates from the 1920s…
Who is Rebekah Harkness and Why is She the Star of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Last Great American Dynasty’?
Every home has a story. But not every home has a song, much less a track on the No. 1 album in the country. Taylor Swift…
Own a Piece of St. Louis History | Seven Must See Historic Homes on the Market Now
St Louis is rich in history, and that includes our homes and condos. While some buyers view newer as inherently better, historic homes have a unique…
About the Friedrich Jahn Memorial Statue in Forest Park
Below and to the east of Art Hill stands the 41-foot-long Friedrich Jahn Memorial. Friedrich Jahn, a German-Prussian gymnastics educator and nationalist, founded the Turnverein,…