• Walking Tour – West Downtown St. Louis

    Explore the architectural legacy of downtown St. Louis! St. Louis' grandest buildings are a testament to the city's ambitions during the late 19th & 20th centuries. Learn about their history & architectural significance and how they changed the area from blighted to monumental.

  • “Disinvestment and the Built Environment: Legal Strategies to Reverse Vacancy in St. Louis” by Peter Hoffman (Spring 2026 Lecture Series)

    Landmarks Association of St. Louis Headquarters 1805 South 9th Street, St. Louis, Missouri, United States

    Peter Hoffman, managing attorney for Legal Services of Eastern Missouir, will examine the legal framework that governs vacant and nuisance property in Missouri and explore why traditional public enforcement tools—while essential—often fall short of achieving timely stabilization and rehabilitation.

  • Walking Tour – East Downtown St. Louis

    Explore the architectural legacy of downtown St. Louis! From the bustling riverfront of French-American entrepreneurs to skyscrapers of the 20th century, you'll find famous architectural & engineering marvels.

  • Missouri Athletic Club Tour

    Missouri Athletic Club 405 Washington Ave., Saint Louis, MO, United States

    Explore the rich history and refined interiors of the Missouri Athletic Club on this guided tour of its downtown clubhouse. Founded in 1903, the MAC has long been a hub for athletics, business, and civic life in St. Louis. Guests will experience its grand architectural details, historic gathering spaces, and athletic facilities while learning about the club’s role in shaping the city’s social and cultural landscape.

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

    Landmarks Association of St. Louis Headquarters 1805 South 9th Street, St. Louis, Missouri, United States

    Amanda Clark, public historian with the Missouri Historical Society, will trace the cycles of reinvention that have defined Laclede's Landing by diving into how the neighborhood’s fortunes have shifted over time as well as how its story mirrors the evolving challenges of historic preservation today.

  • The Muny: Behind the Curtain

    The Muny 1 Theatre Drive, Saint Louis, MO, United States

    Go behind the scenes at The Muny for a rare look at how productions come together at America’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre. This guided tour takes you beyond the audience seats and into the working spaces that power each performance, from the expansive stage and backstage areas to set, lighting, and technical operations.

  • Walking Tour – West Downtown St. Louis

    Explore the architectural legacy of downtown St. Louis! St. Louis' grandest buildings are a testament to the city's ambitions during the late 19th & 20th centuries. Learn about their history & architectural significance and how they changed the area from blighted to monumental.

  • Union Avenue Christian Church Tour

    Union Avenue Christian Church 5322 Enright Ave., Saint Louis, MO, United States

    Tour the historic Union Avenue Christian Church and learn how a small but dedicated congregation is stewarding this landmark through ongoing restoration and active community use. From arts programming and theatre and opera to social services and outreach, this tour highlights how the building continues to serve as a vibrant hub for both neighborhood and citywide engagement.

  • “St. Louis Before the Civil War: The Photography of Thomas Easterly” by Nick Sacco (Spring 2026 Lecture Series)

    Landmarks Association of St. Louis Headquarters 1805 South 9th Street, St. Louis, Missouri, United States

    Nick Sacco, historian and curator, will share an exploration of pre-Civil War St. Louis through the daguerreotype photographs of Thomas Easterly that are housed at the Missouri Historical Society. No other photographer in St. Louis captured the city's built landscape of the 1840s and 1850s quite like Easterly.

  • Walking Tour – East Downtown St. Louis

    Explore the architectural legacy of downtown St. Louis! From the bustling riverfront of French-American entrepreneurs to skyscrapers of the 20th century, you'll find famous architectural & engineering marvels.

  • Walking Tour – West Downtown St. Louis

    Explore the architectural legacy of downtown St. Louis! St. Louis' grandest buildings are a testament to the city's ambitions during the late 19th & 20th centuries. Learn about their history & architectural significance and how they changed the area from blighted to monumental.