In the 1870s the great American tradition of bird's eye views became a popular way of depicting the seemingly limitless potential and growth of the great American cities. St. Louis was no exception and several documented the city's prominence in this period. Bird's eye view of the city of St. Louis from the waterfront stretching west. Important places are listed at the bottom of the view
Receipt of goods from commisions agent Jos. Macheca & Co. for delivery from Cincinnati, Ohio to Paducah, Kentucky aboard the steamer Thomas Sherlock, 1874.
1874 report detailing the problems and opportunities presented by the Mill Creek Valley railroad corridor through the city of St. Louis. As that corridor divided the city, various recommendations were discussed to construct bridges over it.
Being a complete index to the residents of the entire city, and a classified business directory, to which is added an appendix containing useful information of the churches, banks, insurance companies, city, state and other miscellaneous matters; together with a map from the latest surveys, and also a street directory.
St. Louis, June 1874. The Citizens of St. Louis. Cordially invite you to be present at the Formal Opening, by the President of the United States, of the Illinois and St. Louis Bridge on the fourth day of July 1874. The Committee on Invitation Geo. N. Morgan, Secretary. Chauncey I Filley, Chairman.