THE STEAMER CAPITOL is shown as it appeared in 1935, gaily lighted for the American Legion national convention here. The veteran excursion boat is now being dismantled.
The Missouri Botanical Gardens - Known the world over as Shaw's Garden, this is one of the finest such units in the world, second only in size to the famous Kew Gardens in London. It is the gift to the city from Henry Shaw, who started it in 1859 and by his will provided for its perpetuation. Its greenhouses alone cover more than 2 acres and its collection of orchids is the finest in the world.
Taken June 1935 for Wilbur Finger from Dick Lemen. L to R Capt. Dan Dipple, R. V. Gerber, Ruth Ferris, Capt. "Billy" Clark in pilothouse of Str. Golden Eagle.
These rookies have been in the army less than a month but under the intensified training schedule at Jefferson Barracks they are rapidly being converted into soldiers. They are shown here marching in review on parade grounds. Lieut. R.C. Huggins, in charge of the training of recruits is shown marching with drawn sword in front of the troops while Major Walter C. Philips reviews them from the sidelines.
Officers who reviewed the Jefferson Barracks C. M. Brig. Gen. Carlos Black of the Illinois National Guard; Col. Walter C. Short, post commandant, and Lieut. Col. Vance Courtwright, commanding officer of the camp.
"As American tastes evolved, so did D'Arcy's advertizing. Ads, from left, for Coca-Cola in 1918, Budweiser in 1935 and Bud again in 1981, reflect changes in lifestyle and innovations in printing techniques."
St. Louis most famous street intersection: This is Grand Avenue looking north, a busy thoroughfare on which there are many theaters… in camp in world war days frequently established a "Grand amd Olive…" was the central gathering point for all the boys from the home town...
The three most interested parties in the advancement of the club. Left to right: Capt. R. S. Henderson, in charge of construction and a member of the Executive Committee; Johnny Pepp, professional, and Lieut. Regnier.