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 […]
STL History
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
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
(Archival) Future of AAA??
On July 6th, 2011, the St. Louis Planning Commission passed a 5-3 vote in favor of a proposed zoning change
(Archival) Missing Schnittmann Sculpture from 2675 Washington Ave.
The recent disappearance of the Schnittman sculpture, formerly situated on the facade of 2675 Washington Avenue, was brought to the
(Archival) Kiel Opera House Turns 75 and Redevelopment Looms
The grand civic space, originally known as the Municipal Auditorium, opened to the public on Saturday, April 14, 1934 with
(Archival) Education and Design: The St. Louis Public School Buildings
Written by Carolyn Hewes Toft, Former Executive Director This article original appeared in the March/April 1987 Landmarks Letter. The first two