The historic Eat-Rite Diner near downtown St. Louis was damaged when a sport-utility vehicle crashed into it about 3 a.m. today, according to KMOV-TV and other St. Louis media outlets. KMOV had this description of the crash: A witness told News 4 one car ran a red light and then hit another car. According to … Continue reading Eat-Rite Diner damaged in SUV crash
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Old Cathedral in St. Louis undergoing restoration
The Old Cathedral in St. Louis, located next to the Gateway Arch grounds, is undergoing a privately funded $10 million restoration, reported the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The newspaper detailed what will happen to the 1834 church, also known as the Basilica of St. Louis King of France: [T]he Old Cathedral will have new windows, air-conditioning … Continue reading Old Cathedral in St. Louis undergoing restoration
A closer look at the MacArthur Bridge
Rich Dinkela produced this video that takes an in-depth look at the long-closed MacArthur Bridge that connects East St. Louis, Ill., to St. Louis and served as an early alignment of Route 66. The bridge also has been called the St. Louis Municipal Bridge or Free Bridge. The bridge has been fenced off and part … Continue reading A closer look at the MacArthur Bridge
Pontiac bed-and-breakfast wins third straight national honor
Three Roses Bed and Breakfast in Pontiac, Ill., won a Guest Favorite Award from BnBFinder.com for the third straight year, according to a news release from Pontiac Tourism. It's the fourth such honor overall for Three Roses, having won in 2007, 2011, 2012, and 2013. According to the release: “Innkeeper Sharon Hansen received high praise from … Continue reading Pontiac bed-and-breakfast wins third straight national honor
A closer look at the Stan Musial Bridge
Those of you who have traveled Route 66 in the St. Louis area probably noticed construction of the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge that will carry Interstate 70 over the Mississippi River. The unique cable-suspension design makes it hard to miss. Rich Dinkela takes you behind the scenes on the bridge itself, where workers were … Continue reading A closer look at the Stan Musial Bridge