St. Charles

by Vicki Berger Erwin, Jessica Dreyer

Overview

Since the settling of St. Charles as Les Petites Cotes (the little hills) by Louis Blanchette in 1769, the riverfront area has been important to the commercial and social growth of the city. Today it is a vibrant example of historic preservation. Yet, in the 1960s, the area was endangered as the once-lovely buildings deteriorated. Thanks to the efforts of dedicated citizens prompted by the restoration of the first state capitol property, the area underwent a revitalization and rebirth. The Main Street Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in June 1970.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781439640869
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	02/07/2011
Series:	Then and Now
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	45 MB
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About the Author

Vicki Berger Erwin grew up in Mexico, Missouri. She graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia and is the author of 23 published books. She has lived in Kirkwood for 31 years with her husband, Jim, also an author, and raised her two children in the city.