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The response to the recent tornado is an evolving situation. Landmarks Association recommends that inquiries and offers of support be […]

The following interactive map was put together by members of the St. Louis Vacancy Collaborative. The Collaborative is a multi-disciplinary collaboration between professionals and neighborhood residents that is attempting to address the root causes of vacancy in St. Louis.

Over the next few weeks, Landmarks Association will be posting individual chapters from The Glories of Germanhood: A History of the Turnverein in St. Louis, Missouri. The essay was researched over the course of a year and the collected information was placed into a finished document by our former intern, Andrew Wanko. Chapter one explains the creation of the turnverein movement and it’s founder, Friedrich Jahn.

After the announcement of the potential threat to demolish the AAA Building for a CVS store, Landmarks Association contacted the 89 year old Sarmiento who still resides in Southern California.

The recent vandalism of “Naked Truth” hindered the current restoration of the statue at the Compton Hill Reservoir Park. The entire park is in the midst of an expansive restoraition initiated by the Water Tower and Park Preservation Society. A master plan was created to enhance the park’s recreational attributes and help it once again become an active neighborhood park. Read more about the controversal statue and how you can help with the restoration of the park.

The meaning behind the St. Louis City flag design is well documented. However, little is known about its designer, Theodore Sizer.

The 145 year old Drosten House at 3324 Missouri Avenue is undergoing an extensive rehabilitation courtesy of WJL Companies.