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St. Louis is a city built on immigration – from the early French settlers, to the Germans and Irish in the 1800s, to the more modern immigration of…
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To celebrate a major birthday — say, 50 or older — many hosts serve cake and display photos of the celebrant: baby photos, first steps, awkward…
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Like most old cities, St. Louis has its share of ghost stories.There’s the Lemp Mansion, haunted by the the tragic history of the beer baron’s…
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It’s a top national security facility in St. Louis that’s flown under the radar for years.The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is hidden in plain…
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Music has been an important part of St. Louis’ past, from folk music of the city’s early settlers, to classical, ragtime, blues, jazz, R&B, rock ’n’ roll…
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Although the St. Louis Cardinals have returned to Busch Stadium for a playoff run, one thing is still missing: The fiberglass cake that was originally…
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St. Louis founder AugusteChouteau set out with a simple goal: he wanted to build one of the nation’s finest cities.Historian Fred Fausz believes St. Louis…
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On the third weekend of September, St. Louisans turn their gaze skyward in the hopes of glimpsing a charming sight: dozens of multi-colored hot air…
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Had things gone differently in 1947, instead of the majestic stainless steel Gateway Arch that is recognized around the world, St. Louis could have a…
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You’ve likely seen at least one by now — fiberglass cakes scattered throughout the St. Louis region. They’re placed at notable places to commemorate the…