As if a cholera epidemic sweeping through the city wasn't bad enough, in 1849 a great fire swept through the city, destroying hundreds of buildings in the process and leaving a large portion of the city in ruins.

As if a cholera epidemic sweeping through the city wasn't bad enough, in 1849 a great fire swept through the city, destroying hundreds of buildings in the process and leaving a large portion of the city in ruins.

Episode 07 - 1849 in St. Louis part 2

Have you wondered why your neighborhood is called what it is? Or why the streets are named what they are? Perhaps you're curious about the socio-political makeup of where you grew up? Or maybe just some quirky stories that you may not know. 
Look no further than the Show-Me History podcast. 
Join us as we take a look into the interesting and sometimes odd history behind the city of Saint Louis, Missouri and the surrounding area.

History

Have you wondered why your neighborhood is called what it is? Or why the streets are named what they are? Perhaps you're curious about the socio-political makeup of where you grew up? Or maybe just some quirky stories that you may not know. Look no further than the Show-Me History podcast. Join us as we take a look into the interesting and sometimes odd history behind the city of Saint Louis, Missouri and the surrounding area.

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Episode 07 - 1849 in St. Louis part 2

Episode 07 - 1849 in St. Louis part 2