Historie St. Louis

Heritage and History

Explore the architectural and cultural evolution of St. Louis through its most significant landmarks. This collection features the 630-foot Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse, site of the historic Dred Scott trials. Discover engineering milestones like the Eads Bridge and St. Louis Union Station, or visit the ancient Sugarloaf Mound, the last remnant of the region's Mississippian culture. From the early skyscraper design of the Wainwright Building to the Victorian-era Campbell House Museum, these sites chronicle the city's transformation from a frontier outpost to a major American metropolis.