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1917: The Life and Times of Mayor Henry Kiel

1917: The Life and Times of Mayor Henry Kiel

Casting a look back a hundred years in St Louis history, it requires little effort to find a subject with deep roots in Lafayette Square, whose tale is well worth retelling. Here’s the story of the 32nd mayor of St Louis, Henry W. Kiel. 

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Author MikePosted on June 16, 2020October 2, 2020Categories Historic Events, Historic People, Historic Photos, History Outside The Square, Longform Essays (Over 3000 Words)Tags 1625 Missouri Avenue, Aloe Plaza, Champ Clark, Dr John Simon, Frederick Kreismann, Frederick Lehmann, Henry Kiel, Homer G Phillips, Irene Kiel, John Schmoll, Joseph Dickmann, Kiel Auditorium, Leo Rassieur, Lifebuoy Soap, MacArthur Bridge, Max Starkloff, McLaughlin Funeral Home, Merchants Bridge, Motordrome, Municipal Auditorium, Municipal Bridge, Muny Opera, Pioneer Automobile Service Company, River Des Peres, Soldiers Memorial, St Louis Zoo, Tornado of 18962 Comments on 1917: The Life and Times of Mayor Henry Kiel

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