Where Do We Place Our Public Assets? - History Underfoot - St. Louis, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 38.751 W 090° 17.097
15S E 736288 N 4280975
Part of the History Underfoot series in Forest Park
Waymark Code: WMQ866
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/07/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Geo Ferret
Views: 4
Download this waymark:
.GPX File
.LOC File
.KML File (Google Earth)

County of marker: St. Louis Independent City
Location of marker: IN the sidewalk Washington Circle, Forest Park, St. Louis
Marker erected: 1998
Marker erected by: Missouri History Museum

Marker text:

History Underfoot: 1872
WHERE DO WE
PLACE OUR
PUBLIC ASSETS?
The proposed site for Forest Park was a 40 minute carriage ride from downtown. To overcome public fears about the lands remote location, park planners guaranteed to make it accessible via inexpensive rail service.

Web link: [Web Link]

History of Mark:
As part of its stewardship commitment to Forest Park, the Missouri History Museum rebuilt the Twin Lots in 1998 and 1999, for use by visitors to the History Museum, Dwight Davis Tennis Center and the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center. As the museum is always eager to provide another opportunity for people to learn about history, 22 engraved bronze plates were embedded in Missouri red granite blocks in the sidewalks leading to and around the building to help guide visitors from the parking areas to the Museum. Inscribed on the plaques are brief statements and illustrations about Forest Park through the years, including information about the burying of the River Des Peres beneath the Park; the genesis of the name of “Aviation Field”; the large bird cage in the Saint Louis Zoo, one of the few remaining structures from the 1904 World’s Fair; and the founder of the nearby Dwight Davis Tennis Center.

Additional point: Not Listed
Visit Instructions:
A clear picture of the Marker or Plaque taken by you.
Also would appreciate you input on the text and location.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Missouri Historical Markers
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
There are no logs for this waymark yet.