The rise and fall of Meramec Highlands, St. Louis’ forgotten hilltop resort
At the turn of the 20th century, city residents escaped here for music, river sports, and scenic views—before the landmark hotel burned in 1926.
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Inside the downtown headquarters of the former Busy Bee Candies company
The company, at 417 N. Seventh, hosted a retail store on the first floor and a full-service restaurant, serving everything from omelets to $1 lamb chops, on the second.
Architect Charles Fleming helped members of his community work toward home ownership
The St. Louis-based Modernist, whose firm included offices throughout the country, passed away earlier this summer.
“Radical Atlas of Ferguson, USA” takes a look at the North County suburb a decade after the death of Michael Brown
Through more than 100 maps analyzing racial, socioeconomic, tax incentive, and urban planning, the new book from WashU professor Patty Heyda reveals how the physical environment impacts Americans’ lives.
A look back at the construction of the Eads Bridge
James Eads had help designing one of the most groundbreaking bridges in history.
A look back at St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church
After a long and storied history, a fire destroyed the church earlier this year.
Missouri History Museum Director Frances Levine reflects on her tenure
“Right now, how we tell history is changing. We’re not looking for what I call received wisdom. History doesn’t have one voice.”
See this now: ‘Righting a Wrong’ at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
The exhibit combines the stories of local residents with the overall history of internment camps throughout America. It runs until October 10.
Read this: ‘The Names of John Gergen’
The book was inspired by the schoolwork of a young boy, found in a dumpster in South City.
An update on Project Augustine
The project is working to renovate the former Roman Catholic parish of St. Augustine on the western edge of the St. Louis Place neighborhood on the North Side.
See this: ‘Nubia: Treasures of Africa’ at the Saint Louis Art Museum
The art on display is largely the result of archeological expeditions that took place between 1910 and 1932.