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"The World's Fair, Pruitt-Igoe, And The Myths Of Modernism", Timothy J. Fox
"The World's Fair, Pruitt-Igoe, And The Myths Of Modernism", Timothy J. Fox
The Confluence (2009-2020)
The 1904 World 's Fair and Pruitt-Igoe, a public housing project, are clearly defined in St. Louis history, one as being possibly the best event to take place in St. Louis and the other as the most epic of failures for the city. Here they are examined and the mythical promises of civic growth they both displayed.
"Where We Stand", John Posey, Mary Ricchio
"Where We Stand", John Posey, Mary Ricchio
The Confluence (2009-2020)
ln the wake of the summer's events, the discussion about race in American cities has accelerated. In this important article, Posey and Ricchio present their findings on how St. Louis stands in relation to other cities on key issues surrounding race.
"Creative Destruction In The Antebellum Marketplace: St. Louis Merchants And The Railroad Boom Of The 1850s", Mike Snodgrass
"Creative Destruction In The Antebellum Marketplace: St. Louis Merchants And The Railroad Boom Of The 1850s", Mike Snodgrass
The Confluence (2009-2020)
The 1850s was a time of great change for merchants in St. Louis. Railroads were moving in and with them came greater business competition. Commercial organizations such as the St. Louis Merchants Exchange came about to try to stabilize the marketplace. However, even these groups were unable to protect the market from the qualms and tribulations it would face .
"The Life Of Archer Alexander: A Story Of Freedom", Miranda Rectenwald
"The Life Of Archer Alexander: A Story Of Freedom", Miranda Rectenwald
The Confluence (2009-2020)
Follow the story of Archer Alexander and his road to freedom that started with exposing a neighbor for supporting the Confederacy, a risk that resulted in the ultimate freedom for himself and his family. It is a moving story of dedication and hope that took place in the region.
"Reflecting An Era", Kris Runberg Smith
"Reflecting An Era", Kris Runberg Smith
The Confluence (2009-2020)
The stained glass windows of St. Mark's Episcopal Church became a controversy among St. Louisans in the 1930s with their politically charged depictions, which were the brainchild of one man, Bishop William Scarlett. Windows depicting all -too-familiar scenes are paralleled with contemporary ones, but they may not be the ones you would expect.
“Faire Un Maison: Carpenters In Ste. Genevieve, 1750-1850”, Bonnie Stepenoff
“Faire Un Maison: Carpenters In Ste. Genevieve, 1750-1850”, Bonnie Stepenoff
The Confluence (2009-2020)
While we tend to think of the log cabin as the quintessential American frontier residential structure, there were other versions that came from different immigrant groups, including those created by master carpenters seen in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.
From The Editor, Jeffrey Smith
“Supplying Fraternalism: Demoulin Bros. & Co. And Side Degree Paraphernalia”, Adam D. Stroud
“Supplying Fraternalism: Demoulin Bros. & Co. And Side Degree Paraphernalia”, Adam D. Stroud
The Confluence (2009-2020)
The expansion of fraternal and benevolent societies in the late nineteenth century also created a business opportunity to supply those lodges with the paraphernalia for rituals, including “side degree” products. DeMoulin Brothers in Greenville, Illinois, led the industry in fraternal products.
“’Benevolent Plans Meritoriously Applied’: How Missouri Almost Became An Indian Nation, 1803–1811”, B. J. Mcmahon
“’Benevolent Plans Meritoriously Applied’: How Missouri Almost Became An Indian Nation, 1803–1811”, B. J. Mcmahon
The Confluence (2009-2020)
One aspect of western development—and of early Missouri territorial history—was figuring out how native peoples fit into visions of the West, as B. J. McMahon suggests.
“A Frontier City Through A Planner’S Eyes: Frederick Law Olmsted’S Visit To St. Louis”, Jeffrey Smith
“A Frontier City Through A Planner’S Eyes: Frederick Law Olmsted’S Visit To St. Louis”, Jeffrey Smith
The Confluence (2009-2020)
Just as he was becoming a noted planner and park designer, Frederick Law Olmsted spent more than two years as executive secretary of the United States Sanitary Commission to acquire supplies for Union troops and to raise money—which brought him into conflict with James Yeatman, head of the Western Sanitary Commission in St. Louis. In April 1863, Olmsted visited St. Louis; these were his impressions and observations.