Discover the Slide Scans category, featuring high-quality scans of old slides, memorabilia, and ephemera from the 1940s to the 1960s. Explore captivating pictures of soldiers, families, and vacations, meticulously preserved to offer a unique window into the past. Dive into our digital archive for a nostalgic journey through historical moments and everyday life of bygone eras.
I’m not sure what building was being built, or torn down, but here are some interesting construction, street scene, and architecture photos. One is obviously of the Old Rock House Saloon & Restaurant, and there are photos of two plaques: The Nichols-Howard Building – Landmark of the Great Fire of 1849, and The Old Rock House.
What did the St. Louis riverfront look like before the Arch was built? These pictures include riverboats on the Mississippi, the St. Louis skyline and riverfront, and laborers taking breaks from working.
