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1891: The Granitoid Sidewalks Of St Louis

1891: The Granitoid Sidewalks Of St Louis
Some of the oldest sidewalks in St. Louis aren’t concrete, they’re granitoid. Let’s take a walk and explore our native surface material.
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Author MikePosted on December 6, 2020June 17, 2023Categories Historic Photos, History Outside The Square, Medium Essays (1001 - 3000 Words), Natural HistoryTags American Granitoid, BelAir Hotel, Cupples Warehouse, Elephant Rocks, Gates Crusher, Granitoid, Henry Kiel, Kennett Place, PM Bruner, Rolla Wells, Soldiers Memorial, Stephen Barlow, Trader Vics, Vanderventer PlaceLeave a comment on 1891: The Granitoid Sidewalks Of St Louis

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