Downtown in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
1997
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 22, 2019
1. 1997 Marker
The St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority voted unanimously to dedicate the park area in honor of Authority Chairman Robert J. Baer.
All construction contracts associated with the project were closed out, with no unresolved claim issues, cost overruns, or potential arbitration of litigation issues pending.
March — Refinancing of the City of St. Louis Series "C" bonds resulted in the City and the Authority sharing total interest savings of approximately $4.2 million.
August 13 — The Robert J. Baer Plaza was completed and formally dedicated on August 13, 1997 in a ceremony recognizing the many individuals as well as public and private entities which contributed to completion of the convention center expansion and domed stadium - governmental sponsors, Authority staff members, contractors, design and finance teams, construction managers, craftspeople, and the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission for their dedication…and the St. Louis community which will benefit and enjoy this facility for generations to come.
Erected by The St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1997.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1996 (a few steps from this marker); 1995 (a few steps from this marker); 1994 (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert J. Baer Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); 1990 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1992 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1993 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1991 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
More about this marker. It is one of 9 markers located at Baer Plaza.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 22, 2019
2. 1997 Marker
The front "1997" plaque is missing. LumiereLink and, from a far distance, Interstate 44 is shown in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2019, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2019, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
