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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Gateway Arch
The tallest man-made monument in the U.S., the arch is based on a weighted catenary design conceived by Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen. In 1967, the 630 feet (190 m) structure was opened to the public as part of the Jefferson...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Arrow Rock
The crossing of the Missouri River at Arrow Rock, which was recorded in the 1700s, played an important role in early explorations, such as the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804, that led to the opening of the American West. A ferry was...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Mo: Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plots
Located on the University of Missouri campus the research conducted here helped establish soil conservation policy in the United States. The organism Streptomyces aureofaciens the original source of the drug Chlortetracycline...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Watkins Mill
An image of Watkins Mill.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Eads Bridge
This steel bridge was built in 1874, at a total length of 6,442 feet (1,964 m). It was designed by Captain James B. Eads, who used a system of cantilevers to allow for the bridge's long length. At the time of its construction, the Eads...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Mark Twain Boyhood Home
A boyhood home of Mark Twain.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Wainwright Building
An image of the Wainwright Building.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: George Caleb Bingham House
George Caleb Bingham, a painter, lived in this house from 1837-1845. During his time at this house, Bingham first sketched the Missouri River and local frontier life that later turned into his "genre" works.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Louis Bolduc House
This home was the residence of Louis Bolduc from around 1785 until his death in 1815. Bolduc was a lead miner, merchant, and planter, and was one of the local leaders of Ste. Genevieve, a small town. The house itself is an example of one...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Scott Joplin Residence
An image of the Scott Joplin Residence.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Harry S Truman Farm Home
An image of the Harry S Truman Farm Home.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Field House
This was the home of attorney Roswell Field, who represented slave Dred Scott in the U.S. Supreme Court case Scott v. Sandford (1857). Also the birthplace of Field's son, author Eugene Field, the house is currently known as the Eugene...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Joseph Erlanger House
This house was the home of Joseph Erlanger from 1917 until his death in 1965. Erlanger was an American physiologist and a co-recipient of the 1944 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. More recently, the house fell into a state of...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Anheuser Busch Brewery
The buildings in Anheuser-Busch's brewing district date from the late 1800s and are made of brick. Many are decorated with gargoyles and other such figures on the exterior. In addition, the company has also added new buildings and...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Patee House
An image of the Patee House.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Missouri Botanical Garden
An image of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Liberty Memorial
This building of this memorial started with a group of about 40 citizens, a Memorial Association led by Robert A. Long, and a dedication to build a memorial to the fallen soldiers of WW I. With funding secured (a massive fund raising...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Goldenrod Showboat
A rare remaining example of an early-1900s era showboat, this vessel once held 1,400 passengers. The Goldenrod Showboat featured entertainers in minstrel shows, vaudeville, or drama.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Harry S Truman Historic District
An image of the Harry S Truman Historic District.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Union Station
An image of Union Station.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Christ Church Cathedral
Construction for the church began in 1859, but the structure was not completed until 1867. The Gothic Revival building was designed by architect Leopold Eidlitz, even though he was not devoted to the Gothic style.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Ste. Genevieve Historic District
An image of the Ste. Genevieve Historic District.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Shelley House
An image of the Shelley House.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Graham Cave
In 1949, remnants of Archaic American civilization were found in this cave. Dating back to 8,000 B.C., these remains indicate a blending of Eastern and Plains cultures at Graham Cave, which is now part of Graham Cave State Park.