photograph by Sue Rakers Columbus Square emerged in the early 19th Century to accomodate the waves of European immigrants washing over St. Louis at the time. By mid-century, the neighborhood was a tight cluster of tenements notable for its rough conditions. Before “The Hill”, Columbus Square was the original...
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Photo Flood 45: North Riverfront
photograph by Barry Scroggin North Riverfront is a large, industrial neighborhood that comprises essentially one third of St. Louis City’s northern riverfront development. Sandwiched between Riverview’s water treatment facility and the older manufacturers of Near North Riverfront, this neighborhood provides its businesses with modern infrastructure and convenient access to...
Mini-Flood 43: Laumeier Sculpture Park
photograph by Michelle Bates One of the country’s preeminent outdoor sculpture parks, Laumeier Sculpture Park is 105 undulating acres filled with an exciting collection of three-dimensional work, four trails, and a state-of-the-art visitor’s center. photograph by Jeff Phillips
Photo Flood 44: Lewis Place
photograph by Jason Gray The first African-American private place in St. Louis, Lewis Place shares some of the opulence of the private places just to its south in the Central West End, and was constructed around the same time. Along with neighborhoods like The Ville and JeffVanderLou, Lewis Place...
Photo Flood 43: Mark Twain I-70 Industrial
photograph by Jackie Johnson The Mark Twain I-70 Industrial neighborhood rubs up against the city’s northwest borders, and like its name suggests, consists of largely industrial sites. One notable exception to this are the U.S military sites in the area. photograph by Michelle Williams
Mini-Flood 42: Soulard Mardi Gras
photograph by Dan Henrichs Photography, St. Louis St. Louis’ Mardi Gras celebration began as a small event staged by a group of friends, but has since ballooned into one of the nation’s largest. Depending upon where you are positioned along the parade route, Mardi Gras in St. Louis can...
Photo Flood 42: Dutchtown
photograph by Jackie Johnson Last month, members were taken aback by the astounding beauty and variety of St. Louis Place. If a bookend to this north side gem exists on the south side of the city, there is little doubt that Dutchtown would be it. Named after a mispronunciation...
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...
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...
Saint Louis Art Museum
photograph by Jason Gray We’ve visited the venerable Saint Louis Art Museum twice, once as our second-ever Mini-Flood and once after its massive expansion project. Mini-Flood 2 Mini-Flood 36