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In 2011 St. Louis was named by U.S. News & World Report as the most dangerous city in the United States, using Uniform Crime Reports data published by the U.S. Department of Justice. [266] In addition, St. Louis was named as the city with the highest crime rate in the United States by CQ Press in 2010, using data reported to the FBI in 2009. [267]
European exploration of the area began nearly a century before the city of St. Louis was officially founded. In the early 1670s, Jean Talon, the Intendant of New France, ordered an exploration of the potential of the Mississippi River after hearing of rumors that it connected to the Pacific Ocean. [5]
It is the oldest glass manufacturer in France with roots dating back to 1586 and the first crystal glass manufacturer in continental Europe (1781). The Musée du cristal Saint-Louis exhibits 4 centuries of technical developments and artistic creations of the Saint-Louis factory. It is housed in one of the production halls of the factory, in ...
The history of St. Louis, Missouri from 1763 to 1803 was marked by the transfer of French Louisiana to Spanish control, the founding of the city of St. Louis, its slow growth and role in the American Revolution under the rule of the Spanish, the transfer of the area to American control in the Louisiana Purchase, and its steady growth and prominence since then.
2002 – St. Louis Building Arts Foundation active (approximate date). [66] 2003 – St. Louis Area Regional Response System headquartered in city. [67] 2004 – Sister city relationship established with Bogor, Indonesia. [60] 2006 New Busch Stadium built. Cardinals win World Series, defeating Detroit Tigers in five games
The Lewis and Clark Expedition set out from the St. Louis area. It was the starting point for many on their journeys along the Oregon and Santa Fe trails. To this day, it bears reminders of Route 66 going through the city to connect Chicago to LA. More than just a shipping city, St. Louis also played a role in the history of air travel.
History of the St. Louis Cardinals; History of the St. Louis Cardinals (1920–1952) History of the St. Louis Cardinals (1953–1989) History of the St. Louis Cardinals (1990–present) History of the St. Louis Cardinals (1875–1919) Catholic Church in French Louisiana; Chain of Rocks Amusement Park; History of Chinese Americans in St. Louis
St. Louis is home to the Fox Theatre, located in Grand Center, which presents Broadway shows and concert or speaking events. Other theaters include The Muny, a summer musical theatre located in Forest Park and founded in 1919; the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, the city's major regional theatre, founded in 1966; Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, an annual summer opera festival co-founded by ...