Author Archive for: Jason Gray

Mini-Flood 41: Carondelet Historical Society

Mini-Flood 41: Carondelet Historical Society

photograph by Ann Aurbach Founded in 1967, to research and preserve the rich history of the neighborhood (and former city) of Carondelet, the Carondelet Historical Society is located in the Des Peres School building. This School is famous for being the first continuous Kindergarten in the country. For two...

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Photo Flood 41: St. Louis Place

Photo Flood 41: St. Louis Place

photograph by Dan Henrichs Photography, St. Louis Once a prominent neighborhood for German immigrants to the city, St. Louis Place has since fallen onto hard times. Nonetheless, for almost every demolished building or crumbling facade here there is another amazing structure just begging for revitalization. Unfortunately, much like the...

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Mini-Flood 40: St. Louis Science Center

Mini-Flood 40: St. Louis Science Center

photograph by Joe Rakers Last of the ZMD institutions left for us to explore, the St. Louis Science Center is a preeminent museum dedicated to the scientific process. Geared a bit to a younger crowd, the Museum stays open late on the first Friday of every month to host...

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Mini-Flood 39: Goldenrod Showboat

Mini-Flood 39: Goldenrod Showboat

photograph by Michelle Williams Built in 1909, the Goldenrod Showboat (once designated a US National Landmark) is one of only two extant showboats from the era of its origin. Since our last visit, the Showboat has suffered catastrophic damages that have sunk the project to restore it. Nonetheless, an...

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Photo Flood 40: Kosciusko

Photo Flood 40: Kosciusko

photograph by Allen Casey Admit it, this is the Flood you have been waiting for, if for no other reason than to learn how to pronounce the name. Kosciusko (koh-SHOOS-koh) is named after Tadeusz Kościuszko (minus the “z”), a general from the American Revolution. The neighborhood is home mostly...

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Mini-Flood 38: Rock Hollow Trail (Zombie Road)

Mini-Flood 38: Rock Hollow Trail (Zombie Road)

photograph by Michelle Williams Better known in some circles as “Zombie Road”, Rock Hollow Trail is a meandering path in St. Louis County that has garnered quite a reputation for what goes on there after hours. We took an exciting opportunity to test the superstitions, and see the trail...

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Photo Flood 39: Near North Riverfront

Photo Flood 39: Near North Riverfront

photograph by Anne Warfield Near North Riverfront is a bastion of St. Louis’ past industrial might, so much so, that any stroll through the neighborhood could be considered a walk through a veritable museum of manufacturing. Many big businesses, like Proctor and Gamble, still call the area home for...

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