spurred by the civic excitement surrounding the 1904 World’s Fair, boosters and businesspeople wanted to continue transforming St. Louis. They formed committees and task forces to promote the city as a great place to live and work. They aimed to double the population to 1 million residents. But the effort stalled: St. Louis’ population peaked at around 850,000 after World War II, and it’s been
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Jan 16, 2024
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