Walking Tour – East Downtown St. Louis
Explore the architectural legacy of downtown St. Louis! From the bustling riverfront of French-American entrepreneurs to skyscrapers of the 20th century, you'll find famous architectural & engineering marvels.
Explore the architectural legacy of downtown St. Louis! From the bustling riverfront of French-American entrepreneurs to skyscrapers of the 20th century, you'll find famous architectural & engineering marvels.
Explore the rich history and refined interiors of the Missouri Athletic Club on this guided tour of its downtown clubhouse. Founded in 1903, the MAC has long been a hub for athletics, business, and civic life in St. Louis. Guests will experience its grand architectural details, historic gathering spaces, and athletic facilities while learning about the club’s role in shaping the city’s social and cultural landscape.
Amanda Clark, public historian with the Missouri Historical Society, will trace the cycles of reinvention that have defined Laclede's Landing by diving into how the neighborhood’s fortunes have shifted over time as well as how its story mirrors the evolving challenges of historic preservation today.
Go behind the scenes at The Muny for a rare look at how productions come together at America’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre. This guided tour takes you beyond the audience seats and into the working spaces that power each performance, from the expansive stage and backstage areas to set, lighting, and technical operations.
Explore the architectural legacy of downtown St. Louis! St. Louis' grandest buildings are a testament to the city's ambitions during the late 19th & 20th centuries. Learn about their history & architectural significance and how they changed the area from blighted to monumental.
Tour the historic Union Avenue Christian Church and learn how a small but dedicated congregation is stewarding this landmark through ongoing restoration and active community use. From arts programming and theatre and opera to social services and outreach, this tour highlights how the building continues to serve as a vibrant hub for both neighborhood and citywide engagement.
Nick Sacco, historian and curator, will share an exploration of pre-Civil War St. Louis through the daguerreotype photographs of Thomas Easterly that are housed at the Missouri Historical Society. No other photographer in St. Louis captured the city's built landscape of the 1840s and 1850s quite like Easterly.
Explore the architectural legacy of downtown St. Louis! From the bustling riverfront of French-American entrepreneurs to skyscrapers of the 20th century, you'll find famous architectural & engineering marvels.
Amanda Doyle and Cameron Collins, co-authors of the upcoming Forest Park book from Reedy Press, will explore the creation and preservation of Forest Park in St. Louis.
Explore the architectural legacy of downtown St. Louis! St. Louis' grandest buildings are a testament to the city's ambitions during the late 19th & 20th centuries. Learn about their history & architectural significance and how they changed the area from blighted to monumental.
Join Landmarks Association on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the The Sheldon Ballroom to celebrate & recognize the best in historic rehabilitation. This year's event highlights some of the top projects completed in the past year and honors the developers and rehabbers revitalizing St. Louis' architectural heritage.
Explore the architectural legacy of downtown St. Louis! From the bustling riverfront of French-American entrepreneurs to skyscrapers of the 20th century, you'll find famous architectural & engineering marvels.