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Title: Jimmy and Freddy Moore
Date: 1954-07-14
Description: Jimmy Moore, left, and his brother Freddy, who lived on Hunt Avenue, try to cool off on July 14, 1954. The day's temperature was a record 115 degrees, making it the hottest day ever in St. Louis history. Here, the Moore boys enjoy what they called 'The Original Water Park.' Photograph donated by J. R. Moore.

Title: Platform and Principles of the American Party
Date: 1855-06-09, 1855
Description: Statement of the platforms and principles of the American Party from their National Council in Philadelphia, PA on June 9, 1855.

Title: Chain of Rocks Park Fire
Date: 1977-05-31, 1977-06-01
Description: Amusement park fire under inquiry: Firemen, silhouetted against blazing amusement rides at the Chain of Rocks Fun Fair Park, fight the fire which caused an estimated $180,000 in damage.

Title: Post Engineer Parking Lot
Date: 1943-06-02
Description: Taken from Post Engineer Government parking lot, looking South toward Merchant's Bridge.

Title: Golden Eagle
Date: 1946-07-13
Description: Golden Eagle trip July 13 - 1946. Deck with light and chairs.

Title: Ford Frick
Date: 1957-07-09
Description: Photograph of baseball executive Ford Frick and New York Yankees manager Casey Stengel together at the 1957 All-Star game. The two are smiling as Frick crosses his fingers.

Title: Elisha Woods
Date: 1953-07-29
Description: M/V (Elisha Woods) passing dredge in lower approach of Chain of Rocks Canal.

Title: Union Station
Date: 1985-01-06, 1985-01-07
Description: Workers remodel the lobby inside the terminal at Union Station. The station is the source of many golden memories for Missourians, who are sharing them with redevelopers.

Title: Soldier's Memorial
Date: 1940-07-25
Description: On the plaza, in front of Soldiers' Memorial, Cook "Slim" Hering (left) polished off the pots and pans, while James Higginbottom, assigned to K. P. (Kitchen Police), helped "Shorty" Wagner pack up dishes after lunch had been served to the soldiers.

Title: Gateway Arch
Date: 1965-06-17
Description: Photograph of crane scaffolding running up the side of the Gateway Arch. The cranes are positioned at the top of each leg of the arch,

Title: The Recent Floods at St. Louis
Date: 1882-07-22
Description: View of Myrtle Street flooded with various goods floating in the foreground. Men in small boats are collecting the goods. A steamboat, horse-drawn vehicles, and a storefront can be seen in the background. This lithograph is based on a sketch by Armand Welcker.

Title: Golden Eagle and Gordon C. Greene
Date: 1946-11-07
Description: Last packet type steamboat race on the Mississippi. GOLDEN EAGLE being overtaken by the GORDON C. GREENE above Greenville. November 7, 1946.

Title: Fred W. Olcott
Date: 1953-07-29
Description: M/V (Fred W. Olcott) passing dredge in lower approach to Chain of Rocks Canal.

Title: Mighty Minnie
Date: 1957-07-09, 1957-07-10
Description: Minnie Minoso, Chicago White Sox outfielder, kisses the ball which he caught for the final out in the ninth inning.

Title: Last Look, Steamer Delta Queen
Date: 1972-07
Description: The Delta Queen, viewed at the stern.

Title: Admiral First Deck
Date: 1978-06
Description: p11-3-1-40-13

Title: Terry Moore
Date: 1979-05-07
Description: Terry Moore is remembered fondly by Cardinal fans as perhaps the greatest defensive center fielder the game has ever known and for the quiet but intense leadership he brought to the Red Birds as team captain. He was always the one to whom the others looked for guidance in trying moments.

Title: Steamboat fire at Keokuk Landing
Date: 1853-06-18
Description: Portrait of Thomas H. Benton. Text documents his views concerning the Pacific Railroad.

Title: Golden Eagle Domestic Worker
Date: 1946-07-13
Description: Golden Eagle trip July 13 - 1946. Domestic worker on deck.

Title: St. Louis Riverfront
Date: 1935-06-09
Description: Ed Bruckner Mate. 6/9/35. Saint Louis, Missouri riverfront at flood stage. Eads Bridge in background. Elevated railroad tracks to the left of photo.

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