After the 1959 tornado, with walls sliced away, homes in multiple-family dwellings in the 3800 block of Evans Avenue are revealed in cross section. The buildings were badly damaged, their contects largely intact.
Another bygone activity at Union Station: Railway mail service. A new automatic mail-sack handling system which saves $1,000,000 a year, displaces 175 jobs and speeds up mail distribution from trains at St. Louis' Union Station was dedicated Wednesday. Photo above shows the mail coming down hoppers to be dumped into chutes leading to trains.
Bill of Lading for the steamer W. F. NISBET of the St. Louis and Tennessee River Electric Light Packet, for delivery of 102 tons of No. 1 pig iron to St. Louis, Missouri, for the La Grange Iron Company, July 28 1886.
Panoramic photograph depicting six racing balloons still tethered to the ground at the center of the racing track at Priesters Park. Spectators can be seen in the stands to the right and left. The race was presented by the Aero Club of St. Louis.
Letter from Zebulon Pike to Daniel Bissell in June of 1806 discussing military affairs and the maintaining of Pike's home.
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No 5 Bell Foutain. 11 June 1806. Dr. Sir Yours of the 28th June & 2� July was handed me by W. Nughz and shall be noticed in rotation, as in the first you are more than commonly complementary, but work me up after by the notice of my omission in not sending you a return of the Detachment but see here a plain tale will put you down. I was informed on my return, that all my Detachment Show moreNo 5 Bell Foutain. 11 June 1806. Dr. Sir Yours of the 28th June & 2� July was handed me by W. Nughz and shall be noticed in rotation, as in the first you are more than commonly complementary, but work me up after by the notice of my omission in not sending you a return of the Detachment but see here a plain tale will put you down. I was informed on my return, that all my Detachment Show less
Letter from William Clark to Thomas Hunt in May of 1807 discussing arrangements for the protection of a group of Sioux Indians who wish safe passage back to their lands.
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No 11 St Louis May 15th, 1807 Dear Sir A few days ago a Deputation from Several Bands of the Sieoux inhabiting the borders of the Missouri arrived at this place with Wm. Durion fed. agent (appointed by Genl. Wilkinson) for the Missouri. On their way down they were fired on by a party of Indians supposed to be Ottoes; which has alarmed them very much. Those Sieoux have requested protection, asked Show moreNo 11 St Louis May 15th, 1807 Dear Sir A few days ago a Deputation from Several Bands of the Sieoux inhabiting the borders of the Missouri arrived at this place with Wm. Durion fed. agent (appointed by Genl. Wilkinson) for the Missouri. On their way down they were fired on by a party of Indians supposed to be Ottoes; which has alarmed them very much. Those Sieoux have requested protection, asked Show less
This dinner bill of fare is a list of dishes offered for the passengers traveling on the Saint Louis and New Orleans steamboat on February 15, 1857. The steamboat was commanded by John N. Bofinger. The menu includes a list of soup, boiled and roasted dishes, cold dishes, entrees, relishes, and desserts, as well as a list of wines available to the passengers. Also includes a timetable of