“Gambling on Preservation: A History of Redeveloping Laclede’s Landing” by Amanda Clark (Spring 2026 Lecture Series)

Lecturer:  Amanda Clark, Public Historian, Missouri Historical Society

Date:  May 6^th, 2026, Wednesday at 6:00 PM

Location:  Landmarks Office, 1805 S. 9th Street, Saint Louis, MO 63104

Synopsis:  For more than 60 years, the 10-block historic district just north of the Gateway Arch has been shaped by an ongoing push and pull between preservation and development. In this talk, Amanda Clark, Public Historian with the Missouri Historical Society, traces the cycles of reinvention that have defined Laclede’s Landing. Attendees will come away with a deeper understanding of how the neighborhood’s fortunes have shifted over time as well as how its story mirrors the evolving challenges of historic preservation today.

Bio:  Amanda Clark is a public historian with the Missouri Historical Society as well as the manager of the See STL Tours program. Her work includes not only tours but also research, writing, and exhibit development. She served as content lead for the Eads Bridge at 150 exhibit, the Yours Forever exhibit about Forest Park, and the upcoming Marvel in Motion exhibit about the 1904 World’s Fair Ferris Wheel. Amanda also volunteers in various capacities with 4theVille, Landmarks Association, and the National Building Arts Center. 

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Join Landmarks Association of St. Louis for our lectures series, a diverse selection of talks covering the history, architecture, and culture of the St. Louis Region.

Lectures are at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays. With assistance from the Regional Arts Commission, all lectures are FREE.

Walk-ins are welcome, but seating is limited. Registration is requested. Please register for each lecture individually.*

*If RSVP capacity is reached, walk-ins may be limited to standing room only.

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DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

1805 S. 9th Street | St. Louis, MO 63104 (corner of 9th and Soulard)

Parking: Free street parking is available along 9th and Soulard streets.
Entrance: Enter the building via the gangway on the north side (right-hand side of the building).