Listen "St. Louis Downtown in 1964: Gateway Arch, Landmarks, and Local Life"
Episode Synopsis
Johnny Rabbit takes listeners back to 1964, the bicentennial year of St. Louis and a milestone in the city’s history with the development of the Gateway Arch. He explores downtown’s urban planning efforts, proposed entertainment districts, transportation projects, and new housing developments. The episode highlights iconic businesses and landmarks of the era, including Stix, Baer and Fuller, the Bel Air East Motel, Trader Vic’s restaurant, the Dodge City automobile dealership, the Downtowner Motor Inn, and Lammert Furniture Store. Johnny also revisits the city’s vibrant media and press culture, from the Metropolitan Press Club to the radio and television stations that shaped St. Louis life.
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