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One of The Nation's First Shot Towers
The historic Sparks Shot Tower opened in 1808, and was one of the first shot towers in the United States. Supplies of lead shot were imported from Europe before the Embargo Act of 1807, and three businessman built the tower to take advantage of the . . .
The historic Sparks Shot Tower opened in 1808, and was one of the first shot towers in the United States. Supplies of lead shot were imported from Europe before the Embargo Act of 1807, and three businessman built the tower to take advantage of the limited available supply. At the start of the War . . .
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Strange and Unusual Oddities Parlor
Strange and Unusual is a parlor selling one-of-a-kind goods and unique collectible items, including ethically-sourced and cruelty-free taxidermy, skulls, and bugs.
Strange and Unusual is a parlor selling one-of-a-kind goods and unique collectible items, including ethically-sourced and cruelty-free taxidermy, skulls, and bugs.
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Oldest Existing Surgical Amphitheatre In North America
The oldest existing surgical amphitheater in North America opened in 1804. Physicians and medical students once observed operations from the gallery encircling the room. Without electricity, sterile technique or anesthesia, patients were lucky to ha . . .
The oldest existing surgical amphitheater in North America opened in 1804. Physicians and medical students once observed operations from the gallery encircling the room. Without electricity, sterile technique or anesthesia, patients were lucky to have a bright, sunny day and a surgeon who was swift . . .
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The Country's Second Largest Glass Mural
Located in the Curtis Center and installed in 1916, "The Dream Garden" is a mural made of 100,000 pieces of hand blown glass, and the 2nd largest glass mural in the US.
Located in the Curtis Center and installed in 1916, "The Dream Garden" is a mural made of 100,000 pieces of hand blown glass, and the 2nd largest glass mural in the US.
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World's Largest Pipe Organ
The largest fully functioning pipe organ in the world is located within a spacious 7-story court at Macy's department store and played at least twice a day Monday through Saturday. It was originally built for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, and th . . .
The largest fully functioning pipe organ in the world is located within a spacious 7-story court at Macy's department store and played at least twice a day Monday through Saturday. It was originally built for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, and then bought by John Wanamaker for his new department . . .
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