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Historical Markers and War Memorials in St. Louis, Missouri

 
Clickable Map of St. Louis, Missouri and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg St. Louis County, MO (772) St. Louis County, MO (605) Madison County, IL (217) St. Clair County, IL (231)  St.Louis(772) St. Louis (772)  St.LouisCounty(605) St. Louis County (605)  MadisonCountyIllinois(217) Madison County (217)  St.ClairCounty(231) St. Clair County (231)
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101 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Boyer's Grand Slam — October 11, 1964 — Greatest Moment —
With the Cardinals down by three runs in the sixth inning Ken Boyer smashed a grand slam off New York Yankees pitcher Al Downing. The Cardinals went on to win and squared the World Series at two games each.Map (db m133349) HM
102 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Brock Surpasses Cobb — August 29, 1977 — Greatest Moments —
Lou Brock broke the Major League Baseball record for stolen bases in a career, held by Ty Cobb, with his 893rd stolen base at San Diego.Map (db m133394) HM
103 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Brummer Steals Home — August 22, 1982 — Greatest Moments —
With two outs and the score tied 4-4 in the 12th inning, back-up catcher Glenn Brummer stole home to defeat the San Francisco Giants. Brummer surprised everyone in the ballpark, including manager Whitey Herzog, who said after the game, "It knocked . . . Map (db m151990) HM
104 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Busch Memorial Opens — May 12, 1966 — Greatest Moments —
The Cardinals played their first game at Busch Memorial Stadium before a crowd of 46,048. Lou Brock's bases loaded single in the 12th inning scored the winning run in a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves.Map (db m133369) HM
105 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Cardinal Red — April 15, 1899 — Greatest Moments —
On Opening Day, the players had new uniforms that featured red trim for the first time. Willie McHale, a writer for the St. Louis Republic overheard a lady fan remark, "What a lovely shade of cardinal" and repeated this on his column the next day. . . . Map (db m133440) HM
106 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Carlton Baffles Mets — September 15, 1969 — Greatest Moments —
Steve Carlton struck out 19 Mets batters at Busch Stadium and established a new Major League Baseball record for a nine-inning game. The Cardinals lost the game 4-3, however, as Carlton gave up two home runs to Ron Swoboda.Map (db m133387) HM
107 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Chief Pontiac
Here lie the remains of Pontiac, chief of the Ottawa people and leader of the greatest alliance of Native Americans against white expansion in the United States and Canada. Pontiac was born around 1720 and became chief of the Ottawas in 1755. . . . Map (db m153426) HM
108 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Church Domain — Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
The Old Cathedral in front of you is the first Roman Catholic cathedral west of the Mississippi and the fourth church building to stand on this site. Completed in 1834, it was a hub of Catholic expansion in the west in the mid-to late-1800s. . . . Map (db m210400) HM
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109 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Circa 1875
Underneath your feet here at Seventh Street, MetroLink winds its way through a railroad tunnel in use since 1875. This double-arched, two-track tunnel was built for freight and passenger train travel from Eads Bridge to the rail yards south of . . . Map (db m141183) HM
110 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Circa 1910
In the early 1900s, the Blackwell-Wielandy Book & Stationary Company occupied 700 Washington Avenue. Founder Frank Wielandy planted the seed for over 710 acres of thrift gardens that grew throughout the city by 1921.Map (db m141139) HM
111 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Circa 1976
Imagine four towers soaring 26 to 51 stories above the corner of Washington and Seventh Streets. Only one of the envisioned Mercantile Center buildings became reality, which stands in front of you, and was completed in 1976.Map (db m141140) HM
112 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Commercial Beginnings — Jefferson National Expansion Memorial — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On this site Maxent, Laclede, & Company built the first structure in St. Louis. Unlike typical towns of that time, St. Louis was founded for trade, not for religious, farming, or defense purposes. Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau traveled . . . Map (db m236907) HM
113 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Cooper's Shutout — October 8, 1944 — Greatest Moments —
Mort Cooper tossed a 2-0 shutout in Game Five, as the Cardinals took a three games to two lead in the cross-town World Series against the American League St. Louis Browns.Map (db m133333) HM
114 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Curves Ahead
In front of you is the iconic Gateway Arch. The natural curve of a hanging chain—a catenary curve—inspired the Arch design. Curves also define the landscape. You may not notice them at first, but there are curves throughout the park. . . . Map (db m124950) HM
115 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Double Dose of Dean — September 21, 1934 — Greatest Moments —
Dizzy Dean pitched a 3-hit shutout in the first game of a doubleheader against Brooklyn. Not to be overshadowed, Paul Dean pitched a no-hitter in the second game. After, Dizzy stated "If I'da known he was going to throw one, I'da thrown one too."Map (db m133460) HM
116 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Double Grand Slam — April 23, 1999 — Greatest Moments —
Fernando Tatis became the first player in Major League Baseball history to hit two grand slams in one inning. He hit both shots off Chan Ho Park of the Los Angeles Dodgers.Map (db m133426) HM
117 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Dramatic Flair — October 20, 2004 — Greatest Moments —
Jim Edmonds hit a game-winning walk-off home run in the 12th inning of Game Six in the National League Championship Series vs. the Houston Astros to send the series to a decisive Game Seven.Map (db m151829) HM
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118 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Dred and Harriet Scott
Dred and Harriet Scott filed suit for their freedom at this courthouse in 1846. Their case reached the United States Supreme Court and was decided in 1857. The court ruled that the Scotts and all African Americans were not citizen of the United . . . Map (db m78845) HM
119 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Engineers' Club of St. Louis — 1868 1968
At this location on December 2, 1868, the Engineers' Club of St. Louis was founded. This plaque is to commemorate the centennial of the club and to recognize the contribution to our community and nation by St. Louis Engineers during this period.Map (db m151981) HM
120 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Enos Bradsher Slaughter — "Country"
St. Louis, N.L. 1938-1953 New York A.L. 1954-1955, 1956-1959 Kansas City A.L. 1955-1956 Milwaukee N.L. 1959 Hard-nosed hustling performer who played the game with intensity and determination. Flat, level wing made him a lifetime .300 . . . Map (db m133352) HM
121 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Eugene Field — “The Children’s Poet”
was born here in 1850. He wrote such poems as Little Boy Blue, Wynken, Blyklen and Nod, and The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat. Field was also one of America’s most admired newspaper columnists when he died in 1895. ”Time . . . Map (db m122224) HM
122 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
A father and son who worked in this building greatly shaped our nation’s economy. William McChesney Martin, Sr. is credited with helping to write the Federal Reserve Act in 1913, creating the Federal Reserve System. He headed the Federal Reserve . . . Map (db m122487) HM
123 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Field House
Home of Roswell Field, attorney in the pivotal Dred Scott freedom suit, has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America . . . Map (db m122223) HM
124 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — First Conference, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul — 1845 - 1945
The First Conference of The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in the United States was organized here at this venerable cathedral one hundred years ago. The delegates of the Society in convention assembled, Oct. 1, 1945 place this tablet to . . . Map (db m124952) HM
125 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — First Harvest — August 16, 1922 — Greatest Moments —
Jim Bottomley became the first player to be called up to the parent club from Branch Rickey's extensive new farm system. This revolutionary approach to player development led to great Cardinals teams in the 20's, 30's and 40's, and changed the . . . Map (db m133447) HM
126 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — First Hospital West of the Mississippi River
This commemorates the site of the first hospital west of the Mississippi River Founded in 1828 by the Daughters of Charity which became the present day DePaul Health Center The oldest existing Catholic hospital in the . . . Map (db m151514) HM
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127 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — First No-Hitter — July 17, 1924 — Greatest Moments —
Jesse Haines pitched the first no-hitter in Cardinals history, beating the Boston Braves 5-0 at Sportsman's Park. Haines retired the first eight batters, four by strike out, and finished the game by inducing a weak grounder from the Braves' Casey . . . Map (db m133449) HM
128 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — First Triple Crown — October 1, 1922 — Greatest Moments —
Rogers Hornsby led the league with 42 home runs, 152 runs batted in, and a .401 batting average and became the Redbirds' first-ever Triple Crown winner.Map (db m133448) HM
129 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Five for Musial — May 2, 1954 — Greatest Moments —
Stan Musial hit five home runs in a doubleheader off New York Giants pitchers John Antonelli, Jim Hearn and Hoyt Wilhelm, setting a major league record for home runs in a single day.Map (db m133343) HM
130 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Flooded with Runs — October 19, 1982 — Greatest Moments —
The Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 13-1 in a five-hour rain-delayed game to force a decisive Game Seven in the World Series. Rookie John Stuper pitched a complete game, allowing only four hits.Map (db m151993) HM
131 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Forsch is Fantastic — April 16, 1978 — Greatest Moments —
Bob Forsch threw a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies, winning 5-0 for the first Cardinals no-hitter in St. Louis since 1934.Map (db m133395) HM
132 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Forsch Strikes Again — September 26, 1983 — Greatest Moments —
Bob Forsch no-hit the Montreal Expos 3-0 and became the first Cardinals pitcher to throw two no-hitters. Forsch was the only Cardinals pitcher to throw a no-hitter in Busch Stadium (1966-2005).Map (db m133409) HM
133 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Fort San Carlos
May 28, 1780 June 17, 1946 Near this spot stood Fort San Carlos, erected in 1780. It was attacked May 28, 1780 by the British & Indians & successfully defended by the Spanish garrison under Capt Fernando de Leyba   This victory prevented Great . . . Map (db m139787) HM
134 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Frankie Muse Freeman — Attorney At Law
Frankie Muse Freeman, a life member of the NAACP, began her legal career in St. Louis in 1949. In 1954, Freeman served as lead attorney in the landmark NAACP suit against the St. Louis Housing Authority which ended segregation in public housing. In . . . Map (db m217222) HM
135 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Freed in a Pinch — May 1, 1979 — Greatest Moments —
With the Cardinals down by three, Roger Freed beat the Houston Astros in the 11th inning on a two-out, pinch-hit grand slam home run.Map (db m133396) HM
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136 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Freedom Denied, Freedom Gained — Jefferson National Expansion Memorial — National Park Service, U.S. Deparment of the Interior —
In 1854 Dred Scott, his wife Harriet, and a group of lawyers stood before the federal court here in St. Louis. The court rejected their claim for freedom. Four years earlier, Dred and Harriet sued for their freedom at the Old Courthouse and won, . . . Map (db m236971) HM
137 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Gateway to the West — Jefferson National Expansion Memorial — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
William Clark's Indian Council Chamber once stood here as the gateway between east and west. After the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Clark became the Superintendent of Indian Affairs in the West. From here, he executed the government policy of . . . Map (db m124953) HM
138 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — George Harold Sisler — St. Louis - Washington A.L. — Boston N.L. - 1915-1930 —
Holds two American League records, making 257 hits in 1920 and batting .419 in 1922. Retired with Major league average of .341. Credited with being one of best two fielding first basemen in history of game. [Other side:] George Sisler . . . Map (db m151551) HM
139 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Gibson Dominates — September 29, 1968 — Greatest Moments —
Having posted a 1.12 earned run average, Bob Gibson was awarded the National League Most Valuable Player Award and became the first Cardinal to win the Cy Young award. Gibson reflected years later, "I'd like to think I'd really perfected my pitching . . . Map (db m133379) HM
140 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Gibson Gets Five — June 26, 1968 — Greatest Moments —
In a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Memorial Stadium, Bob Gibson pitched his 5th straight shutout.Map (db m133377) HM
141 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Go Crazy Folks! — October 14, 1985
Ozzie Smith socked the first left handed home run of his career off Tom Niedenfuer of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning to give the Cardinals a 3-2 win in Game 5 of the NLCS, prompting broadcaster Jack Buck to exclaim, "Go Crazy, Folks! Go . . . Map (db m154064) HM
142 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Grand Slam in Canada — April 14, 1969 — Greatest Moments —
Dal Maxvill hit a grand slam home run against the Montreal Expos, in the first ever Major League Baseball game in Canada.Map (db m133386) HM
143 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Hard-Hittin' Whiten — September 7, 1993 — Greatest Moments —
In a game against the Cincinnati Reds, Mark Whiten became the first Cardinals player to hit four home runs in one game. Whiten also collected 12 runs batted in which tied Jim Bottomley's franchise record originally set in 1924.Map (db m133417) HM
144 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Heroic Efforts — July 13, 1911 — Greatest Moments —
Two days after being involved in a terrible train crash, in which Cardinals players had served as rescuers, the team beat the Boston Braves 8-6 to climb within two games of first place.Map (db m133443) HM
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145 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Home Run for Lawless — October 21, 1987 — Greatest Moments —
Down two games to one in the World Series, utility infielder Tom Lawless broke a 1-1 tie in the fourth inning of Game Four when he smashed a three-run homer. The round tripper was just the second for Lawless at the Major League level.Map (db m133415) HM
146 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — In Memory of Katherine Ward Burg
Katherine ("Kitten") Ward Burg, lifelong resident of St. Louis, always loved St. Louis, the Mississippi River, and the chance to connect with nature. She was born on April 23, 1917 and died on March 1, 2013. Her legacy lives on in the form of this . . . Map (db m235728) HM
147 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — In Memory of Robert E. Lee — Engineer, St. Louis Harbor — 1837-1841 —
His engineering genius was responsible for moving the Mississippi River Channel back to the St. Louis shore, preserving the city as a river port.Map (db m4946) HM
148 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — International Fur Exchange
This building is one of our few remaining links to St. Louis' fur trade that began with the city's founding in 1764. The International Fur Exchange opened in 1920 and soon boasted "the world's largest raw fur exchange." Here farmers sold furs . . . Map (db m141535) HM
149 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Jack Buck — August 21, 1924 - June 18, 2002
This statue, unveiled August 30, 1998, features Jack in his favorite spot...behind the microphone. "The Voice of the Cardinals" broadcasted more than 6,500 games. Member of 11 Halls of Fame including baseball, football, and radio. One of the . . . Map (db m166088) HM
150 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — James Thomas Bell — "Cool Papa" — Negro Leagues 1922-1950 —
Combined speed, daring and battling skill to rank among best players in Negro Leagues. Contemporaries rated him fastest man on base paths. Hit over .300 regularly, topping .400 on occasion. Played 29 summers and 21 winters of professional baseball. . . . Map (db m133359) HM
151 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Jay Hanna (Dizzy) Dean — St. Louis N.L., 1932-1937 — Chicago N.L., 1939-1941 —
One of four N.L. Pitchers to win 30 or more games under modern regulations. Pitched in 1934 (St. L.) 1938 (Chicago) World Series. Led League in Strikeouts 1932-33-34-35. Single Game Record with 17, July 30, 1933. First pitcher to make two hits in . . . Map (db m133350) HM
152 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Joseph Pulitzer — April 10, 1847 - October 29, 1911
Founder of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, publisher of the New York World, donor of the School of Journalism, Columbia University, New York, and the Pulitzer Prizes for the Advancement of American Journalism and Letters. “Passionate devotee . . . Map (db m124769) HM
153 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — KMOX
On December 24, 1925, seventeen local businesses backing The Voice of St. Louis, Inc., launched their new radio station KMOX. Broadcast pioneer William Paley owned the station by 1932 and later nicknamed it "the jewel in the CBS crown." Young . . . Map (db m141484) HM
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154 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — La Grande Rue — First Street
English La Grande Rue, la Rue Principale or La Rue Royale (“Royal Street” or First Street) was considered “Main Street” of Colonial-era St. Louis. Residences and businesses that lined Rue Royal had the best locations . . . Map (db m78842) HM
155 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — La Rue Missouri — Chestnut Street
English La Rue Missouri (Chestnut Street), probably named for the Missouria Indians, rather than the river, was the first cross-street north of Market, and several leading families lived nearby - including Madame Marie Therese Chouteau, her . . . Map (db m78870) HM
156 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Laga's Legacy — September 15, 1986 — Greatest Moments —
In a game against the New York Mets, Cardinals player Mike Laga hit the only ball to leave Busch Stadium (1966-2005). The left-hander crushed a foul ball that sailed through an arch approximately two-thirds of the way down the first base line.Map (db m133411) HM
157 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Lewis and Clark and St. Louis Riverfront — Reported missing
The Return of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Michael Haynes "We Arrived in Sight of St. Louis" At about noon on September 23, 1806, five dugout canoes and a larger boat called the "White Pirogue" rounded the bend of the Mississippi River to . . . Map (db m151406) HM
158 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Like it Oughta Be — April 8, 1996 — Greatest Moments —
Busch Stadium (1966-2005) opened to celebrate its 30th anniversary with natural grass and a more traditional "ballpark green" color scheme. This ended the era of artificial turf, which was used from 1970-1996 to accommodate both baseball and . . . Map (db m133419) HM
159 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Louis Clark Brock — Chicago N.L., 1961-1964 — St. Louis N.L., 1964-1979 —
Baseball's all-time leader in stolen bases with 938. Set Major League record by stealing over 50 bases 12 times and N.L. record with 118 steals in 1974. Led N.L. in stolen bases 8 times. Collected 3,023 hits during 19 year career and holds World . . . Map (db m196689) HM
160 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — McGwire Tops Maris — September 8, 1998 — Greatest Moments —
Mark McGwire broke Roger Maris' single-season home run record with his 62nd homer vs. the Chicago Cubs. The game was halted for 11 minutes while McGwire jumped into the seats to salute to the family of Roger Maris, whose record of 61 home runs in . . . Map (db m151989) HM
161 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Medwick is King — October 3, 1937 — Greatest Moments —
Joe Medwick won the National League Triple Crown. He hit 31 home runs, had 154 runs batted in, and batted .374 for the season.Map (db m133463) HM
162 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Memorial to the heroism and courage of enslaved people who filed freedom suits
For more than two hundred years before the civil war, slavery was legal in North America. White citizens could legally "own" Black Africans who had been captured in Africa and could keep them in permanent, involuntary servitude, under this . . . Map (db m237263) HM
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163 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Merchant Laclede Building
The eight-story Merchant Laclede Building named after the merger of two of its bank tenants, is an early example of St. Louis’ tall fireproof office buildings. Completed in 1889, some of its offices contain fireplaces. The building was . . . Map (db m78872) HM
164 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Miles of Steamboats — Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
St. Louis was the third busiest port in the United States during its 1830s to 1850s heyday. Steamboats waiting to load and unload their cargo lined up for miles along the Mississippi River. Field calls of dockworkers filled the air. You might have . . . Map (db m124954) HM
165 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Model of Consistency — September 29, 1963 — Greatest Moments —
Stan Musial played his last game singling in the 4th inning off Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Jim Maloney for his 3,630th hit. Musial displayed amazing consistency throughout his career finishing with exactly half of his hits at home (1,815) and half . . . Map (db m133347) HM
166 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Musial Ends Marathon — July 12, 1955 — Greatest Moments —
Stan Musial's 12th inning home run gave the National League a 6-5 win over the American League in the All-Star game in Milwaukee.Map (db m133344) HM
167 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Musial is Amazing — October 3, 1943 — Greatest Moments —
Stan Musial won his first National League Batting Title with a .357 average and was named the National League's Most Valuable Player for the 1943 season.Map (db m133338) HM
168 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — New Country, New Rules
From the French-style log home that once stood here, territorial governors shifted the style of government from Spanish to American. They set up new laws, a new legal system, and divided the area into counties. General James Wilkinson and Meriwether . . . Map (db m124955) HM
169 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — NL Membership — April 12, 1892 — Greatest Moments —
St. Louis' membership in the National League officially began on this date, when 8,640 fans saw the National League St. Louis Browns lose on Opening Day to the Chicago Colts by a score of 14-10.Map (db m133439) HM
170 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — NL Pennant — September 18, 1943 — Greatest Moments —
The Cardinals swept the Chicago Cubs at Sportsman's Park to claim their second National League pennant in as many years. The Redbirds would again battle the New York Yankees in the World Series, but were defeated four games to one.Map (db m133332) HM
171 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — NL Pennant — October 3, 1946 — Greatest Moments —
The Cardinals defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 8-4 to win the first-ever National League pennant playoff series. Harry Brecheen struck out the final two batters, which silenced the crowd at Ebbets Field and propelled the Cardinals into the World Series.Map (db m133339) HM
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172 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — NL Pennant — September 15, 1968 — Greatest Moments —
The Cardinals clinched the National League pennant with a 7-4 victory over the Astros in Houston. Curt Flood led the charge with five hits and Roger Maris smashed his last career home run (275) in the earliest National League clincher since 1955.Map (db m133380) HM
173 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — NL Pennant — October 16, 1985 — Greatest Moments —
Jack Clark blasted a 450 ft. three-run game-winning home run in Game Six at Los Angeles off Dodgers pitcher Tom Niedenfuer to win the National League pennant. Clark said, "I knew it was going to be a home run. That was for my teammates."Map (db m133410) HM
174 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — NL Pennant — October 14, 1987 — Greatest Moments —
The Cardinals shut out the San Francisco Giants 6-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series to advance to their third World Series in six years.Map (db m133414) HM
175 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — NL Pennant — September 24, 1926 — Greatest Moments —
Recently acquired from the New York Giants, outfielder Billy Southworth hit a home run against his former team propelling the Cardinals to a 8-4 win to clinch the first National League pennant in team history.Map (db m133453) HM
176 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — NL Pennant — September 29, 1928 — Greatest Moments —
The Cardinals clinched the National League pennant with a 3-1 victory over the Boston Braves. Bill Sherdel notched the win to give the Redbirds their second pennant in three years.Map (db m133455) HM
177 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — NL Pennant — September 26, 1930 — Greatest Moments —
At the age of 37, Jesse "Pop" Haines defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates to clinch the team's third National League pennant with a 10-5 victory.Map (db m133457) HM
178 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — NL Pennant — October 21, 2004 — Greatest Moments —
The Cardinals defeated the Houston Astros in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series behind Scott Rolen's 2-run home run in the sixth inning off Roger Clemens. It was the first World Series appearance for the Cardinals in 17 years.Map (db m151828) HM
179 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — No-Hitter for Gibson — August 14, 1971 — Greatest Moments —
Bob Gibson no-hit the Pirates with an 11-0 win at Pittsburgh. Jose Cruz' outstanding running catch of Milt May's 400 ft. drive to center field in the seventh, and Joe Torre's leaping grab at third off Dave Cash's grounder in the eighth helped . . . Map (db m133389) HM
180 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — NY Honors Bresnahan — May 24, 1909 — Greatest Moments —
The Cardinals beat Christy Mathewson 3-1, after 24 straight losses to Mathewson. In a game marked by Cardinals Manager Roger Bresnahan's return to New York, where he had starred from 1902-08.Map (db m133441) HM
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181 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Old Judge Coffee Bldg. — 710 N. Second St. — Reported missing
This building was originally built by Marcus Berheimer for $30,000. The Scarf and Bernheimer Shipping Company located here for warehousing and office space. In 1918 the David Evans Company moved its Old Judge Coffee and Spice business into . . . Map (db m151509) HM
182 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Old Missouri Hotel
On this site stood the Old Missouri Hotel. The first legislature convened here under the first state constitution on September 18, 1820. The year before Missouri was admitted to the Union. It was also the site of the inauguration of the first . . . Map (db m78840) HM
183 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — One Day, Three Nations
Here on March 9, 1804, Spanish Lieutenant Governor Charles Dehault Delassus met with US Army Captain Amos Stoddard to complete the Louisiana Purchase. Stoddard accepted the Upper Louisiana territory first for France and then for the United States. . . . Map (db m124956) HM
184 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — One Million — September 29, 1946 — Greatest Moments —
On the strength of the team's 96 regular season victories, Stan Musial's batting championship and Howie Pollet's league-leading 21 wins, the Cardinals exceeded one million in attendance for the first time in team history.Map (db m133337) HM
185 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Opening Day Slam — March 31, 1998 — Greatest Moments —
Mark McGwire hit the first-ever Opening Day grand slam home run in Cardinals history. Cardinals fans responded with overwhelming excitement as McGwire set the tone for the historic run race of 1998.Map (db m133420) HM
186 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Osborne "Ozzie" Smith — "The Wizard"
San Diego, N.L., 1978-1981 St. Louis, N.L., 1982-1996 Revolutionized defensive play at shortstop with his acrobatic fielding and artistic turning of double plays. The 13-time Gold Glove winner set six major league fielding records among . . . Map (db m133353) HM
187 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Phelim O'Toole
Phelim O'Toole—firefighter and folk hero—was born in Ireland in 1848. O'Toole went to sea at the age of 12. In 1872 he settled in St. Louis where he joined the fire department. O'Toole personified courage and heroism in the . . . Map (db m152138) HM
188 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Pierre Laclede
This monument is erected to commemorate the landing of the founders of the City of Saint Louis Pierre Laclede and companions in the year 1764Map (db m124957) HM
189 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Presidential First Pitch — April 5, 2004 — Greatest Moments —
For the first time in Cardinals history, a sitting president, George W. Bush, threw out the ceremonial first pitch to open the Cardinals season. Bush was only the second sitting president to attend a Cardinals home game (Taft in 1910).Map (db m209424) HM
190 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Presidential Visit — May 4, 1910 — Greatest Moments —
Three weeks after he launched the tradition of the President throwing out the first pitch of the season, William Howard Taft became the first sitting President to attend a baseball game in St. Louis as he took in the first few innings of the . . . Map (db m133442) HM
191 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Pujols Saves the Day — October 17, 2005 — Greatest Moments —
In one of the most dramatic comebacks in post-season history, Albert Pujols hit a majestic 3-run home run off Houston closer Brad Lidge in the ninth inning to win Game Five of the National League Championship Series and bring the series back to St. . . . Map (db m151827) HM
192 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Race for First Place — September 16, 1930 — Greatest Moments —
During a heated pennant race, Bill Hallahan no-hit the Dodgers through 7 innings to beat Dazzy Vance, which moved the Cardinals into a tie for first place with Brooklyn. The win was the Cardinals 30th in 38 games and ended the Dodgers' ten game . . . Map (db m133456) HM
193 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Red Rips a Winner — July 11, 1950 — Greatest Moments —
Red Schoendienst hit a home run in the 14th inning to give the National League a 4-3 win in the All-Star game at Comiskey Park in Chicago.Map (db m133341) HM
194 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Robert Gibson — St. Louis N.L., 1959-1975
Five-time 20-game winner, his 3,117 strikeouts made him only 2nd pitcher to reach 3,000. First to fan 200 or more in a season 9 times. Set N.L. mark with 1.12 ERA in 1968, hurling 13 shutouts. Twice World Series MVP, setting records for consecutive . . . Map (db m133357) HM
195 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Robert J. Baer Plaza — Dedicated August 13, 1997
The St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority dedicates Robert J. Baer Plaza in honor of the Authority's first Chairman. The Plaza is a tribute to Mr. Baer's vision, commitment, and extraordinary leadership in directing the eastward . . . Map (db m141590) HM
196 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Rock Solid
The Old Rock House was built using rocks from the riverbank. Originally built as a warehouse, it later became a sail loft making covers for wagons going west. After other evolutions, the Rock House became a bar and nightclub. The club drew crowds of . . . Map (db m124958) HM
197 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Rogers Hornsby
National League batting champion seven years — 1920 to 1925, 1928. Lifetime batting average .358 highest in National League History. Hit .424 in 1924. Twentieth Century Major League record. Manager of 1926 World Champion St. Louis . . . Map (db m151552) HM
198 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Rookie Sensation — October 15, 1982 — Greatest Moments —
Willie McGee, capping a sensational rookie season, hit two home runs and made two catches that prevented Brewers homers in Game Three of the World Series at Milwaukee Manager Whitey Herzog later remarked, "I don't know if anyone has ever played a . . . Map (db m151992) HM
199 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Rue de l’Eglise — Second Street
English Rue de l’Eglise (“Church Street” or Second Street) was named for the Catholic Church that it ran alongside the center of the town. The first church was a small cabin that lasted six years, from 1770-1776. The . . . Map (db m151506) HM
200 Missouri, St. Louis, Downtown — Rue de la Tour — Walnut Street
English: La Rue de la Tour ("Tower Street" or Walnut Street) was named for the defensive stone tower hastily built in 1780 to help defend the town in the "Battle of St. Louis" - the first fortification built since its founding. . . . Map (db m151755) HM

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