The Creosoted Wood Block: One Step in the Evolution of St. Louis Paving
Written by Ryan J. Reed On a recent walk through downtown St. Louis I came upon a historic remnant of […]
Theodore Sizer: Designer of the St. Louis City Flag
Written by Ryan J. Reed Theodore Sizer. Passport photo dated 1920. The unmistakable solid red flag with intersecting wavy blue
Naked Truth and the Restoration of the Compton Hill Reservoir Park
Written by Ryan J. Reed Vandalism of Naked Truth. Photo from STL P-D. “The Naked Truth” statue at Compton Hill
The Glories of Germanhood: A History of the Turnverein in St. Louis
This detailed history of the turnverein movement was researched and placed into a final report over the course of nearly
The Arch Grounds and the Old Rock House
Written by Carolyn Hewes Toft, Former Executive Director November 1, 1940, looking west on Chestnut Street from Wharf Street. Photograph
Bohemian Hill
Written by Carolyn Hewes Toft, Former Executive Director LaSalle Park in 1975 with 911 Park at the right. Kitty-corner from
Lambert Field
Written by Robert W. Duffy, Landmarks Counselor You’d have to be crazy not to comprehend that Lambert-St. Louis airport is
Testimony on the Distressed Areas Land Assemblage Tax Credit Act
Written by Michael R. Allen, Former Assistant Director Landmarks’ Michael Allen delivered the following testimony before the Special Committee on
Conversation with Wence Sarmiento: Architect of the AAA
Written by Ryan J. Reed The American Automobile Association (AAA) Building was designed in 1976 by internationally known architect Wenceslao
Jerome Bibb Legg (1838-1915)
Written by Carolyn Hewes Toft, former Executive Director Born in Schuyler County, Illinois in 1838 or 1839, Jerome Bibb Legg