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A kaleidoscope of bygone places, events, and items once identified with the Gateway City, Lost Treasures of Saint Louis captures the essence of cherished times that still resonate with St. Louisans. Lost Treasures celebrates dancing to Ike and Tina at the Club Imperial, Bowling for Dollars at the Arena, taking in movies at Ronnie’s Drive-In, and myriad other pastimes enjoyed through the years. Rarely seen photos and artifacts revive eateries like Miss Hulling’s Cafeteria and the Crystal Palace, entertainment and sports attractions like the Goldenrod Showboat and Sportsman’s Park, retail stores like Famous-Barr and Scruggs, Vandervoot and Barney, community establishments like Cleveland High School and St. Bridget of Erin Church, and locally manufactured products like Mavrakos Candy and Falstaff Beer. Gone but not forgotten, all of the subjects featured elicit nostalgia and also reveal how the past has shaped our city.
Author Bio:
Cameron Collins is the author of Distilled History, a St. Louis history and drinking blog that was named the Riverfront Times’ Best Personal Blog in 2013. A native of upstate New York, he earned a degree in American History from the University of Dayton and has called St. Louis home since 1995. His unique twist on the history of St. Louis has been featured in presentations at PechaKucha St. Louis, Landmarks Association of St. Louis, and at the Missouri History Museum. A volunteer at the Campbell House Museum, he was awarded the President’s Award from the museum’s Board of Directors in 2015.
Charlie thinks he knows everything about Chicago: deep-dish pizza, baseball, and tall buildings. What else is there to see? Then he meets Rickshaw Reggie. On a magical tour of Chicago’s many neighborhoods, he learns the real city begins at the edge of his imagination. From Lincoln Park to Hyde Park, from the Indian Boundary Line to the Pullman cars, Rickshaw Reggie shows Charlie and his grandma the who, what, where, and when of the Windy City. With illustrated maps as your guide, come along for an unforgettable ride. You just might discover a part of Chicago that you never imagined!
Author Bio
Kathleen Dragan lives in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago, where she stays busy raising two native Chicagoans. Her perfect Chicago day includes a run along Lake Michigan, Rainbow Cone, and a White Sox win.
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— July 27, 2017
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— August 1, 2017
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Join Cameron Collins, author of Lost Treasures of St. Louis, for a presentation at St. Charles Library, Corporate Parkway Branch (1200 Corporate Pkwy., Wentzville, MO) at 7PM.
— August 2, 2017
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— August 6, 2017
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— August 8, 2017
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Join Cameron Collins, author of Lost Treasures of St. Louis, for a presentation at St. Charles Library, Spencer Road Branch (427 Spencer Rd., St. Peters, MO) at 7PM.
— August 8, 2017
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— August 11, 2017
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— August 12, 2017
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— August 13, 2017
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— August 15, 2017
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— August 17, 2017
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— August 18, 2017
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— August 19, 2017
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— August 20, 2017
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— August 20, 2017
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— August 20, 2017
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— August 22, 2017
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— September 13, 2017
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— September 13, 2017
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— September 14, 2017
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— September 16, 2017
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— September 18, 2017
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— September 19, 2017
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— September 21, 2017
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— September 21, 2017
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— September 21, 2017
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— September 23, 2017
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— September 23, 2017
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— September 26, 2017
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— September 28, 2017
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— September 28, 2017
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— September 28, 2017
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— October 1, 2017
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— October 5, 2017
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— October 9, 2017
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— October 10, 2017
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— October 12, 2017
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— October 15, 2017
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— October 16, 2017
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— October 19, 2017
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— October 21, 2017
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— October 21, 2017
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— October 22, 2017
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— October 23, 2017
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— October 26, 2017
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Join Cameron Collins, author of Lost Treasures of St. Louis, for a presentation and book signing at St. Lucas United Church of Christ (11735 Denny Rd., St. Louis) at noon.
— November 1, 2017
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Join Ed Wheatley, Bill Borst, and Bill Rogers—authors of St. Louis Browns—for a book signing at the St. Louis Sports Collector Show (Orlando Gardens, South County: 4300 Hoffmeister Ave.) at 11AM.
— November 5, 2017
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— November 17, 2017
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— November 24, 2017
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Join Ed Wheatley, Bill Borst, and Bill Rogers—authors of St. Louis Browns—for a book signing at the St. Louis Sports Collector Show (Orlando Gardens, South County: 4300 Hoffmeister Ave.) at 11AM.
— December 3, 2017
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Join Amanda E. Doyle, author of 100 Things to Do in St. Louis Before You Die, 2nd Edition, for a book signing at Kingshighway library branch, 2260 S. Vandeventer Ave., St. Louis, MO, at noon.
— December 7, 2017
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— December 28, 2017
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Join Sarah Parisi, author of the Ultimate Kids' Adventure Guide to Chicago, for a presentation and book signing at the Schaumburg Township District Library (130 S Roselle Rd.) at 7PM. This event is a part of the Chicagoland: Read All About It author series. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
— May 9, 2018