The Gateway Arch has graced the St. Louis riverfront since October 28, 1965—long enough that locals and visitors might struggle to picture the city skyline without the striking silver monument. But ...

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EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – The City of East St. Louis has secured 50 acres of riverfront land as part of plans to potentially expand Gateway Arch National Park to the Illinois side of the Mississippi ...

I turned 72 on Dec. 8 and have neither siblings nor progeny. Accordingly, I’ve been going through my personal and family archives to rehome items of historical significance. This excavation has ...