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St. Louis Gus’ Pretzels: A Must Visit
One Hundred: That’s how long the bakery, Gus’ Pretzels, has been in operation as of 2020. Originally, festivities were scheduled for spring to celebrate this remarkable achievement. But, alas, the pandemic struck. Four:... Read More
St. Louis’ Lafayette Square History
Julius Pitzman was a famous designer of many famous private streets in St. Louis. He started with Benton Place in Lafayette Square. He also surveyed large swathes of St. Louis, leaving his... Read More
St. Louis’ First Tattoo Artist Shop
Bert Grimm was the first person to open a shop on Market Street in the 1920s. Grimm was born in Springfield, Missouri. He left home when he was 15 to pursue... Read More
How The Civil War Impacted St. Louis Prisions
The Union Army had a problem when it seized St. Louis in 1861. Although a significant portion of the immigrant population was against slavery, many native residents, whose wealth, economic ties,... Read More
How St. Louis Architecture Affected Prison Reform
Recent events at St. Louis’ City Justice Center raise the question: “How did we get there?” The act of detaining suspects evolved over the millennia as the period they are held... Read More
J.P. Jercinovic, New VP of Midwest Bank Center
J.P. Jercinovic, now Vice President of Business Development at Midwest BankCentre, is J.P. He was previously the leader of the Fenton branch. J.P. is a strong leader and has strong relationships... Read More