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 The golden age of movie theaters |
527 North Grand Blvd St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 534 1678 / +1 800 293 5949 http://www.fabulousfox.com/ |
Originally opened as a movie theater in 1929, the Fox cost USD6-million, an incredible sum at a time when movie tickets cost 35 cents. The theater was restored to its original glory in 1981. View the wall of famous signatures, the 2,000-pound chandelier in the auditorium and the gilded throne chairs in the lobby. Tours are conducted Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30am. Thursday and Saturday tours include entertainment by Stan Kann on the world-famous Wurlitzer organ. Broadway hits such as "Phantom of the Opera," along with famous comedians and musicians have been featured here in recent performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tallest man-made monument in the world |
707 North First St St. Louis, MO 63102 United States +1 877 982 1410 http://www.stlouisarch.com/ |
The Arch has been a popular tourist attraction since its completion in October 1965. Designed to last 1,000 years, it reaches 630 feet in height; on a clear day, you can see for about 30 miles from atop the structure. Groups of 20 or more can take a guided tour of the landmark. The tour includes a documentary film on the building of the Arch, a visit to the Museum of Westward Expansion and a trip to the Old Courthouse, which is famous for hosting the legendary Dred Scott Trial. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Cathedral by the Arch |
209 Walnut St (at Memorial Drive) St. Louis, MO 63102 United States +1 314 231 3250 |
By the 1960s, almost all of the buildings on the riverfront had been torn down to make way for the Gateway Arch. The only building on the Arch grounds that remained was the Old Cathedral, just west of the Arch's south leg. The Old Cathedral was inaugurated in 1818. Inside there are religious statues and paintings that tell the story of Christ's crucifixion. There are postcards available for sale inside a gift shop on the west side of the building. Guests are welcome from the morning through the afternoon. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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St. Louis history on display |
11 North Fourth St St. Louis, MO 63102 United States +1 314 655 1600 |
The exhibits at the Old Courthouse, most of which are actual models or historic items rather than mere text or photographs, date back to 1764, at which time the St. Louis region was a French fur trading port. Other exhibits come from eras ranging from colonial times on up to the 20th century. The Old Courthouse served as an actual courthouse from the mid-19th century up until 1930. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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View the original skyscraper |
111 North Seventh St St. Louis, MO 63101 United States |
Now serving as quarters for government offices, this building is known worldwide to architecture students as the forerunner of skyscraper construction. Drive by to see this 11-story building, which was designed by famed architect Louis H. Sullivan using steel supports. Taking its name from Elias Wainwright, the affluent St. Louis businessman who commissioned the design, this structure ranked as the world's most modern building upon its completion in 1892. A floral terra cotta exterior enhances the building with designs that vary from floor to floor, giving it an old-fashioned charm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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