Vexillophiles rejoice! In this episode of Show-Me History, we explore the evolution of St. Louis's municipal flag. Initially, the city struggled to adopt a flag, with early designs rejected due to their unpopularity. A revised flag was created and is now ranked among the top five city flags in the U.S., and in 2020, it won a global contest for best municipal flag.

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Episode 15 of Show-Me History explores the rise and fall of the Social Evil Hospital and the controversial Social Evil Ordinance in St. Louis in the 1870s. Intended to regulate prostitution as part of a broader social hygiene movement, the ordinance legalized sex work.

While the language in this episode is clean, the topic is a little on the heavy side. Parents, maybe skip this one with the little ones.

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Episode 14 of Show-Me History traces the rise and fall—and eventual rebirth—of the Switzer Candy Company, a quintessential story of the American dream. It begins with two immigrant families, the Switzers and Murphys. The story celebrates resilience, family ties, and the enduring charm of candy.

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In this episode of Show Me History, we dive into the rich history of Lafayette Square Park in St. Louis. From its origins as a 30-acre public commons in 1767 to becoming the city’s first public park in 1851, Lafayette Square has transformed from a dangerous, untamed space to a picturesque Victorian-era park. We'll explore its evolution, from military training ground and community hotspot to the restoration efforts of today. Join us as we uncover the park's fascinating journey, its role in the city's development, and the ongoing efforts to preserve its historic legacy.

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What began as the old commons far from the city’s hub, Lafayette Square became a prominent residential area, only to fall into decline for decades and eventually be brought back to life.

Come with us and learn about one of St. Louis's most cherished neighborhoods.

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Once the icon of St. Louis, and originally named the Illinois and St. Louis Bridge, Eads Bridge is a significant piece of engineering history. It was the first permanent bridge to span the Mississippi River and was developed and built by self-taught engineer, James Eads.

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Basing her teachings on German philosophy, the methods of Friedrich Froebel, and pre-existing kindergarten programs, Susan Blow developed the first continuous kindergarten program supported by public funds in America. Her first class at Des Peres school was in St. Louis, MO. Blow’s kindergarten and teacher training program would spur on a movement of early childhood education across America.

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Part 3 of our trifecta of episodes about 1849 in St. Louis finds us discussing yet ANOTHER fire, race riots, and our city's unfortunate past with slavery.

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