The Compton Heights area just off of South Grand Blvd is remarkable for several reasons. The third standpipe in St. Louis, built to relieve pressure on the pipes of local homes from the ravages of steam powered water pumps, stands in the midst of an interesting park, with a neighborhood of lavish homes nearby. Let’s…
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A Few Highlights of North St. Louis
Update: This is truly terrible post, and I’ve learned much more about St. Louis history since writing this way back in 2007. The photos are sooo bad… Editor, July 2019. First of all, I apologize for the delay in substantive posts; I’ve not had the chance to photograph new material in a while… Largely through…