This week, Valerie Battle Kienzle, author of "Ready To Wear...A History of the Footwear and Garment Industries in St. Louis" joins Sue Thomas to talk about St. Louis' amazing history in these areas. Did you know that St. Louis companies provided millions of shoes and boots to servicemen in both World War I and II? Or that a St. Louis company called Co-ed Frocks was the supplier of official Girl Scout uniforms for years? Or that buyers from the East Coast would travel to the STL to find out what the fashion trends would be for upcoming seasons? Yep! 

This week, Valerie Battle Kienzle, author of "Ready To Wear...A History of the Footwear and Garment Industries in St. Louis" joins Sue Thomas to talk about St. Louis' amazing history in these areas. Did you know that St. Louis companies provided millions of shoes and boots to servicemen in both World War I and II? Or that a St. Louis company called Co-ed Frocks was the supplier of official Girl Scout uniforms for years? Or that buyers from the East Coast would travel to the STL to find out what the fashion trends would be for upcoming seasons? Yep!

History of the Footwear and Garment Industries in St. Louis

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This week, Molly Butterworth, author of "Trains & Trolleys-Railroads and Streetcars in St. Louis" joins Sue to talk about just that! Did you know that local streetcars were once owned by individuals, and they were scattered randomly throughout the area? What kind of impact did these types of transportation have on the suburbs? Find out in this episode. 

This week, Molly Butterworth, author of "Trains &amp; Trolleys-Railroads and Streetcars in St. Louis" joins Sue to talk about just that! Did you know that local streetcars were once owned by individuals, and they were scattered randomly throughout the area? What kind of impact did these types of transportation have on the suburbs? Find out in this episode.

The History of Trains and Streetcars in St. Louis

 In this episode of "History of the Lou," Sue Thomas pays tribute to the legendary Ted Drewes Jr., who recently passed away at the age of 96. Join us as we celebrate the 95th anniversary of Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, a beloved St. Louis institution. Travis Dillon, co-owner of Ted Drewes, shares the fascinating story of the business, from its beginnings with Ted Drewes Sr.'s tennis career and his creation of the iconic custard recipe to its expansion from St. Petersburg, Florida, to various locations in St. Louis. We also discuss the Drewes family's unique Christmas tree farm in Nova Scotia. Additionally, we explore the 1904 World's Fair exhibit at the Missouri History Museum, featuring a 3D printed replica of the fairgrounds.

In this episode of "History of the Lou," Sue Thomas pays tribute to the legendary Ted Drewes Jr., who recently passed away at the age of 96. Join us as we celebrate the 95th anniversary of Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, a beloved St. Louis institution. Travis Dillon, co-owner of Ted Drewes, shares the fascinating story of the business, from its beginnings with Ted Drewes Sr.'s tennis career and his creation of the iconic custard recipe to its expansion from St. Petersburg, Florida, to various locations in St. Louis. We also discuss the Drewes family's unique Christmas tree farm in Nova Scotia. Additionally, we explore the 1904 World's Fair exhibit at the Missouri History Museum, featuring a 3D printed replica of the fairgrounds.

Remembering Ted Drewes Jr. and the Legacy of Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

It is the 175th anniversary of St. Louis' Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, and Sue talks to Dan Fuller, the Cemetery Chronicler at Bellefontaine. In the 1840's a group of St. Louisans saw the need for a "rural" cemetery since the city was growing so rapidly, and they started Bellefontaine. Today, it is still an active cemetery, with 314 acres of pastoral beauty and the resting place of some well-known people....who is the most visited and the most gifted? Find out this week.

It is the 175th anniversary of St. Louis' Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, and Sue talks to Dan Fuller, the Cemetery Chronicler at Bellefontaine. In the 1840's a group of St. Louisans saw the need for a "rural" cemetery since the city was growing so rapidly, and they started Bellefontaine. Today, it is still an active cemetery, with 314 acres of pastoral beauty and the resting place of some well-known people....who is the most visited and the most gifted? Find out this week.

The History of Bellefontaine Cemetery

Joe Sonderman returns to the studio this week to talk to Sue Thomas about his new book, "This Day in St. Louis History....the Famous, Infamous, and Everything in Between." What are some of the most important dates in St. Louis history? See if you agree...

Joe Sonderman returns to the studio this week to talk to Sue Thomas about his new book, "This Day in St. Louis History....the Famous, Infamous, and Everything in Between." What are some of the most important dates in St. Louis history? See if you agree...

History of St Louis' Important Dates

This week, Sue Thomas interviews Amy Berra, Curator and Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum about some of the items you can see there. The Cardinals have a rich history, and the HOF Museum is home to 25 THOUSAND items that reflect it! Have you seen the Stanequin? Find out  what's on display and how you can take a tour. 

This week, Sue Thomas interviews Amy Berra, Curator and Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum about some of the items you can see there. The Cardinals have a rich history, and the HOF Museum is home to 25 THOUSAND items that reflect it! Have you seen the Stanequin? Find out  what's on display and how you can take a tour.

The History On Display at the St. Louis Cardinals HOF and Museum

Sue Thomas first talks to St. Louis Historian Jackie Dana about the history of the Chain of Rocks Bridge and the little buildings that look like castles that you can see from the original bridge. What are they? Then, Public Historian for the Missouri History Museum, Andrew Wanko stops by with two great stories from St. Louis history...the St. Louis Leviathan and the St. Louis Tinfoil. The tinfoil is the oldest sound recording that we can still hear today!

Sue Thomas first talks to St. Louis Historian Jackie Dana about the history of the Chain of Rocks Bridge and the little buildings that look like castles that you can see from the original bridge. What are they? Then, Public Historian for the Missouri History Museum, Andrew Wanko stops by with two great stories from St. Louis history...the St. Louis Leviathan and the St. Louis Tinfoil. The tinfoil is the oldest sound recording that we can still hear today!

History of the Chain of Rocks Bridge & St. Louis Leviathan

This week, Melissa Venator, Assistant Curator of Modern Art at the St. Louis Art Museum joins Sue to talk about the history of the museum! Its building in Forest Park was one of only 2 permanent structures built for the 1904 World's Fair, but the museum's roots go back to the century before. The SLAM is known worldwide, and some of that is thanks to generous St. Louisans...find out who one in particular was, and how his donation contributed and continues to contribute to our international reputation.Also, Rachel Zimmerman stops by to talk about her history at the museum.

This week, Melissa Venator, Assistant Curator of Modern Art at the St. Louis Art Museum joins Sue to talk about the history of the museum! Its building in Forest Park was one of only 2 permanent structures built for the 1904 World's Fair, but the museum's roots go back to the century before. The SLAM is known worldwide, and some of that is thanks to generous St. Louisans...find out who one in particular was, and how his donation contributed and continues to contribute to our international reputation.Also, Rachel Zimmerman stops by to talk about her history at the museum.

History of the Art Museum

In this episode, Sue talks to local historian and author NiNi Harris about Grand Center in St. Louis, and the wonderful theaters like The Fox and Powell Hall. Harris will focus in on the organ in the Fox Theater. Then, Tamara Keefe, owner of St. Louis' own Clementine's Naughty and Nice Ice Cream stops by with Sam Moore from the Missouri History Museum to talk about their collaboration for National Ice Cream Day. Clementine's has created 4 new ice creams in honor of the 120th anniversary of the 1904 World's Fair using foods that were invented/popularized during the fair!

In this episode, Sue talks to local historian and author NiNi Harris about Grand Center in St. Louis, and the wonderful theaters like The Fox and Powell Hall. Harris will focus in on the organ in the Fox Theater. Then, Tamara Keefe, owner of St. Louis' own Clementine's Naughty and Nice Ice Cream stops by with Sam Moore from the Missouri History Museum to talk about their collaboration for National Ice Cream Day. Clementine's has created 4 new ice creams in honor of the 120th anniversary of the 1904 World's Fair using foods that were invented/popularized during the fair!

History of St. Louis Theaters

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This week, we talk about food. Suzanne Corbett, author and local food historian touches on some of the culinary history of St. Louis. Did you know, for instance, that President Ulysses S. Grant ate at a local home of a friend so often they got him an engraved cup? Corbett has written "Pushcarts & Stalls: The Soulard Market History Cookbook" and Sue has her give a quick, easy recipe that sounds FANTASTIC. Suzanne Corbett will be appearing at the Missouri History Museum on July 18, 2024 at 5 p.m. for "Sweet Me in St. Louis" celebrating the history of confections in St. Louis. 

This week, we talk about food. Suzanne Corbett, author and local food historian touches on some of the culinary history of St. Louis. Did you know, for instance, that President Ulysses S. Grant ate at a local home of a friend so often they got him an engraved cup? Corbett has written "Pushcarts &amp; Stalls: The Soulard Market History Cookbook" and Sue has her give a quick, easy recipe that sounds FANTASTIC. Suzanne Corbett will be appearing at the Missouri History Museum on July 18, 2024 at 5 p.m. for "Sweet Me in St. Louis" celebrating the history of confections in St. Louis.

History of St. Louis Confections

History of the Lou airs on Saturdays from 1-2 PM on KMOX and Sundays from 7-8 AM on 97.1 FM Talk and the free Audacy app. The show takes a look at the known and the unknown stories of the Gateway to the West. Sue Thomas grew up in St. Louis and has been a traffic reporter here since the 1990s. Sue loves her two English Bulldogs, swimming, biking, and all things St. Louis!

History of the Lou airs on Saturdays from 1-2 PM on KMOX and Sundays from 7-8 AM on 97.1 FM Talk and the free Audacy app. The show takes a look at the known and the unknown stories of the Gateway to the West. Sue Thomas grew up in St. Louis and has been a traffic reporter here since the 1990s. Sue loves her two English Bulldogs, swimming, biking, and all things St. Louis!

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