How St. Louis Shaped American Cities

Thu Mar 05 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-06:00

Missouri History Museum | Clayton

Missouri History Museum
Publisher/HostMissouri History Museum
How St. Louis Shaped American Cities
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How St. Louis Shaped America
Countless major moments in American history can be traced to St. Louis. As the United States marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, explore how St. Louis shaped America in this four-part series from the Missouri Historical Society.
From westward to civil rights, music history, and America’s urban landscape, St. Louis has been at the center of it all for the last 250 years.
Part 2: How St. Louis Shaped American Cities
Discover how St. Louis shaped the modern American city. From its brickmaking boom to the groundbreaking skyscraper that set the standard for all that followed, St. Louis innovations transformed urban life in the 20th century.
Join MHS Public Historians Andrew Wanko and Amanda Clark as they uncover the people and places behind these city-shaping ideas.
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Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd,St. Louis, Missouri, Clayton, United States

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