"Large paved area outside museum soon to be completed in this historical park section of Jefferson Barracks provides a fine view of the Mississippi River. The museum, in a renovated munitions depot, will contain many momentos of events associated with the history of the army and St. Louis."
"Houses for Sale at Barracks: Houses on Sherman road in Jefferson Barracks are among 22 residences on "officers' row" which will be offered for sale by the General Services Administration. The houses will be auctioned off as separate units with the date for the sale set tentatively as Oct. 20. Those to be sold have been rented by the government to private individuals in recent years."
"After: Modern brick apartments like these are a part of a 304-unit project being built on a 30-acre site at Jefferson Barracks by a private developer. Some are now occupied. Rents range from $70 to $100."
"After: The old bathhouse was torn down this past summer and excess dirt from the cemetary is being used to fill in the swimming pool. Eventually, this site will regain its natural beauty."
"One of the decaying frame buildings that greet the eyes of visitors to the beautiful Jefferson Barracks National Cemetary, final resting place for over 30,000 honored dead. This building was used as a dressing room for the swimming pool on the army post, no longer in use, and is located just outside gates to cemetary where about 100 are buried monthly."
"All that remains of the once great Jefferson Barracks is shown in this photograph taken this year. More than 1700 acres had been acquired for the site of the famed military installation." Marked as "Birthday Edition."
"The County Parks Department has built a brick patio and walkway behind the laborers' house which has been restored in Jefferson Barracks. Built in 1851, the laborers' house was used as living quarters for civilian workmen of the Ordnance Depot. Historical relics in the building may be seen by visitors any day of the week. Wayne Kennedy, acting parks commissioner, said the department needs more Civil War relics, especially those relating to Jefferson Barracks, to be displayed in the restored structures."
Two original captions: "The dining room of the laborer's house in Jefferson Barracks was restored with furniture characteristic of the 1850-1865 era. The civilan workmen ate their meals on a "Hutch" table, which could be converted into a bench when not in use." "Dining room in historical building in Jefferson Barracks has been restored in laborers' house. It was built in 1851 for civilian workmen by Maj. Henry Ball and has been furnished with items of historical interest."
Two original captions: "Robert G. Stewart, planning consultant of the St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation, view the large hinges on the door to the stable under a newly restored building at Jefferson Barracks Historical Park." "A visitor to Jefferson Barracks gazes at the large hinges on the door to the restored stable, where the workmen kept their horses and wagons."
"After: Last summer the county razed all but two of these houses. They will be spruced up for temporary use by park employees. The bare expanse will be planted with trees and shrubs and will divide county parkland from military facilities."
Image of the parade grounds of Jefferson Barracks. In the foreground is the barrel of a cannon on display, radar equipment can be seen in the background."
