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History of the Lou - 97.1 FM Talk

History of the Lou - 97.1 FM Talk

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 The show takes a look at the known and the unknown stories of the Gateway to the West. Sue Thomas grew up in St. Louis and has been a traffic reporter here since the 1990s. Sue loves her two English Bulldogs, swimming, biking, and all things St. Louis!2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc
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  • The History of Kerry Patch neighborhood in St. Louis

    The History of Kerry Patch neighborhood in St. Louis
    Jul 7 2025
    Kerry Patch was the name of an Irish neighborhood that sprang up in the 1840s in St. Louis. A listener whose grandparents had grown up there requested this episode, so Sue called on Patrick Murphy, author of "The Irish in St. Louis...from Shanty to Lace Curtain" to talk about it. Murphy's grandparents were also residents, and he's got some great stories to tell! Kerry Patch was around until after World War I and had its own "king"! Patrickmurphyauthor.com for more info.
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    38 mins
  • The History of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Powell Hall

    The History of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Powell Hall
    Jun 29 2025
    St. Louis has the second-oldest symphony orchestra in the country, and it is world-renowned. Its physical home is Powell Hall, which has been undergoing a major renovation, addition, and facelift for the last 2 years. SLSO President and CEO, Marie-Helene Bernard and Director of Facilities Cynthia Schon join Sue to talk not only about the history of the orchestra and the building, but give us an idea of what to expect in the newly renovated Powell Hall and the new Jack C. Taylor Music Center. Go to slso.org for more information and tickets! Opening weekend is Sept. 26-28, 2025.
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    39 mins
  • Small Town Missouri

    Small Town Missouri
    Jun 15 2025
    Did you know that the Hubble Telescope was named after a man from a small town in Missouri? Or that sliced bread was invented in a small Missouri town? Yep! This week, Caitlin Yager joins Sue Thomas to talk about her new book, "Small Town Missouri...Legends, Lore, and Attractions in the Show-Me State". It is fascinating, and a lot of these 50 towns have an incredible history and are just a day trip away from St. Louis. Yager even talks about the origin of Missouri becoming the Show-Me state. It is eye-opening!
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    39 mins
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