Jack Buck welcomed back baseball after the interruption caused by the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks with a recitation of his original poem "For America." — — Map (db m151832) HM
The Cardinals established a new club record with 106 wins. Known for their speed, the "Swifties" swept a doubleheader from the Chicago Cubs on the final day of the season to finish two games ahead of the Brooklyn Dodgers and claim the National . . . — — Map (db m151985) HM
May - In response to enabling legislation passed during the 1989 Missouri General Assembly session, the project's governmental sponsors (State of Missouri, St. Louis County, and The City of St. Louis) appointed 11 Commissioners, formally . . . — — Map (db m142042) HM
Necessary financing was obtained through the issuance of three series of bonds totaling $258,670,000, at the time, the largest publicly financed project in the State of Missouri.
The conceptual design for this facility was accomplished and . . . — — Map (db m142044) HM
The design of the major building systems was completed. The systems include:
1.7 million square feet of finished space
two 726-foot north-south roof trusses and five 600-foot east-west roof trusses
moveable overhead light grid
. . . — — Map (db m142045) HM
January - Site preparation and final design were completed.
March - Construction began of the foundation, anchored by 585 piers drilled into bedrock to provide maximum structural stability.
May-July - Bids were received and contracts were . . . — — Map (db m141887) HM
A Workforce Diversity Program was developed with the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists to promote the employment of female and minority workers on the project.
Negotiations were begun to relocate the National Football League Los Angeles Rams . . . — — Map (db m141884) HM
The Authority entered into a Relocation Agreement with the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission, Football at the New Stadium, Inc., and the Los Angeles Rams Football Company, Inc., for the Rams to relocate to St. Louis.
Nearly 1.6 . . . — — Map (db m141847) HM
The new facility receive its permanent occupancy permit for all events from the City of St. Louis after it passed all required safety inspections.
The operations of the domed stadium and convention center expansion were turned over to the St. . . . — — Map (db m141844) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m141842) HM
Stan Musial collected his 3,000th hit off Chicago Cubs pitcher Moe Drabowsky with a pinch-hit RBI double into the left field corner at Wrigley field. The Cardinals went on to win 5-3. — — Map (db m133345) HM
Lou Brock earned the 3,000th hit of his career with a single off Dennis Lamp of the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. The Cubs were the team that originally traded Brock to the Cardinals in 1964. — — Map (db m133397) HM
Bob Gibson became only the second pitcher in Major League Baseball history to strike out 3,000 batters. Cesar Geronimo of the Reds also became Nolan Ryan's 3,000th victim six years later. — — Map (db m133391) HM
Stan Musial hit three home runs in three consecutive at-bats in a 15-1 victory vs. the Mets in New York. Musial had hit a home run in his last at-bat on the prior day, resulting in four consecutive home runs over two days. — — Map (db m133346) HM
Mark McGwire blasted his 500th career home off Andy Ashby of the San Diego Padres. The Cardinals presented McGwire with a small statue to mark the occasion in a ceremony at home following the game. — — Map (db m150820) HM
Bob Gibson won his 7th consecutive World Series game, a streak that started in Game One of the 1964 World Series. He soundly defeated the Detroit Tigers in Game Four by a score of 10-1 but his streak ended when he was defeated in Game Seven 4-1, by . . . — — Map (db m133385) HM
Mark McGwire finished a historic season by hitting his record-setting 70th home run. The race for the record between McGwire and Sammy Sosa (66 HR) of the Chicago Cubs brought many fans back to baseball after the 1994 players strike. — — Map (db m133425) HM
President Barack Obama threw out the first pitch before the American League defeated the National League 4-3, Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford won MVP honors after his leaping catch over the wall made the difference in the game. — — Map (db m151825) HM
Six score and seven years ago
Abraham Lincoln
slept here
In Scott's Hotel on this site
October 27, 1847
En route Washington, D.C.
as an Illinois Congressman — — Map (db m141483) HM
I am threatened with violence and death because I dare to advocate, in any way, the cause of the oppressed And I am prepared to abide the consequences. Elijah P. Lovejoy, 1835
St. Louis N.L., 1945-56, 1961-76, 1979-95
New York, N.L., 1956-57
Milwaukee, N.L., 1957-60
Roommate Stan Musial credited him with the "Greatest pair of hands I've ever seen." Sleek, far-ranging second baseman for 18 seasons. Led N.L. in . . . — — Map (db m209872) HM
The Cardinals hosted the Major League All-Stars Game in the new Busch Memorial Stadium. With the temperature over 100 degrees, the National League beat the American League 2-1 in 10 innings. — — Map (db m133370) HM
Tom Alston became the first black player for the Cardinals, following in the footsteps of the Brooklyn Dodgers' Jackie Robinson, who broke the Major League Baseball color barrier in 1947 after he was signed by former Cardinals General Manager Branch . . . — — Map (db m133342) HM
The first tenant here wanted offices signifying its metals business. Thus, this 1967 building is clad in stainless steel. Notice, it is the same material as the Gateway Arch!
As stainless steel moves dramatically in hot and cold weather, it is . . . — — Map (db m151978) HM
Near this spot, once the corner of Market and Second streets, a firebreak stopped the flames that threatened St. Louis. In May 1849, a fire started onboard the steamboat White Cloud. Strong winds blew the flames from boat too boat along . . . — — Map (db m236909) HM
The bottom of this plaque indicates the high water mark of the Great Flood of 1993. On this date, the Mississippi River reached 49.58 feet, the highest level ever recorded in the City of St. Louis. — — Map (db m141588) HM
Albert Pujols captured his second NL MVP in as many years, making him the first player in team history to receive the honor in back-to-back seasons. Pujols' 2009 honor was the third of his career, tying the franchise mark set by Stan Musial. — — Map (db m151824) HM
Ray Washburn pitched a no-hitter at Candlestick Park vs. the San Francisco Giants one day after Gaylord Perry pitched a no-hitter vs. the Cardinals in the same series. — — Map (db m133378) HM
On this location the first church in St. Louis, a small wood structure was blessed on June 24, 1770. Six years later it was replaced by a larger church of white oak timbers blessed and used for divine service for the first time in early summer of . . . — — Map (db m62637) HM
1764 - St. Louis is founded by Pierre Laclede Liguest and Auguste Chouteau under a land grant from the King of France.
1770 - Control of St. Louis is transferred from France to Spain.
1779 - Spain supports the Americans in their pursuit of . . . — — Map (db m219670) HM
In the late 18th century, the western world was at war. France and their ally Spain were at war with Britain and American colonists along the North Atlantic were fighting a bitter war for their independence. In 1780 The Revolution in the east . . . — — Map (db m151754) HM
Mark McGwire hit the longest home run at Busch Stadium (1966-2005) a 545 ft. blast off the Marlins' Livan Hernandez. It was hit to dead center field and struck the St. Louis Post-Dispatch sign, which was marked with a large bandage for the rest of . . . — — Map (db m133421) HM
St. Louisans received their first glimpse of the "birds-on-the-bat" jersey in a pre-season game against the Browns. The logo was inspired by table decorations designed by Allie May Schmidt for a men's luncheon in Ferguson, MO attended by Cardinals . . . — — Map (db m133446) HM
Jim Bottomley collected 12 runs batted during a 17-3 romp against the Brooklyn Dodgers, which set a National League record for runs batted in during a single game. — — Map (db m133450) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Americas most admired newspaper columnists when he died in 1895.
”Time . . . — — Map (db m122224) HM
A father and son who worked in this building greatly shaped our nations 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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