Episodios

  • The History of Homer G. Phillips Hospital

    The History of Homer G. Phillips Hospital
    Nov 10 2025
    Opened in 1937 to serve the African American community in St. Louis, Homer G. Phillips Hospital was beautiful and it had a nursing program attached to it that attracted students from all over the country. Candace O'Connor, author of "Climbing the Ladder, Chasing the Dream, The History of Homer G. Phillips Hospital" joins Sue along with some nurses who graduated from the nursing school and worked at the hospital before its closing in 1979. Their stories reveal not only about the importance of "Homer G" as it was called in the community, but the incredible impact it had on the lives of the people who worked there. Thank you to nurses Georgia Anderson, Richard White, and Celestine Moore for coming in to share their stories of Homer G.
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    37 m
  • Must-See Stops Along Rte. 66

    Must-See Stops Along Rte. 66
    Nov 3 2025
    Local historian, author, and Rte. 66 expert Joe Sonderman is back...this time to talk about the must-see stops along The Mother Road. He covers the places in St. Louis, and recommends some of his favorites not only within day-trip distance, but along the whole road.
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    38 m
  • Art Deco in St. Louis

    Art Deco in St. Louis
    Oct 27 2025
    This week, we learn about the origins of Art Deco style, and the many surprising and some not surprising) examples of it in St. Louis. Local historian, neighborhood expert, and author of many books about St. Louis, NiNi Harris joins Sue to talk about it. Learn where you can see examples of Art Deco that are still around today, and take a walking tour that Harris recommends!
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    38 m
  • Letters Home From World War II, St. Louis

    Letters Home From World War II, St. Louis
    Oct 20 2025
    One of the best ways to look at history is through the correspondence of the time. Christopher Alan Gordon, Director of Library and Collections for the Missouri Historical Society has gone through many of these to write the book, "Letters Home from WWII, St. Louis." It's an interesting look at the war and St. Louis at the time. Learn about the amazing 6888 Postal Battalion, the only all-Black Women's Army Corps (WAC) unit to serve overseas during World War II and what it accomplished!
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    37 m
  • The History of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

    The History of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
    Oct 13 2025
    The Cathedral Basilica, also known as the New Cathedral in the Central West End has one of the largest collections of mosaics in the world. It is amazing. Local architect, historian, and author John Guenther stops by to talk with Sue about its history. Guenther has just written a book entitled, "The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis - An Illustrated Timeline". The mosaics, as you can imagine took DECADES to complete, and cover 83,000 square feet! Listen to find out how many pieces of glass it took, and how many shades of color are involved...it is mind-boggling! John will be doing a book-signing at the Cathedral Basilica on 11/2/25 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. if you'd like to meet him and see the Cathedral.
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    38 m
  • The History of Aviation in St. Louis

    The History of Aviation in St. Louis
    Oct 4 2025
    The history of aviation in St. Louis goes back almost to the beginning of aviation in America. The namesake of our current airport took flying lessons from one of the Wright Brothers! Follow along as aviation historian Alan Hoffman takes Sue through it all...from Charles Lindbergh and his world-changing flight in The Spirit of St. Louis to TWA and Ozark Airlines to McDonnell Douglas and its role in it all.
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    38 m
  • Resurrecting Some Historic St. Louis Buildings

    Resurrecting Some Historic St. Louis Buildings
    Sep 22 2025
    This year is the 50th anniversary of St. Louis architectural firm Trivers, which has had a hand in resurrecting several historic buildings in St. Louis. Trivers Principals Joe Brinkmann and Amy Gilbertson drop by to talk about some of the projects with Sue. They cover everything from the old Cupples warehouse that became a fancy hotel, to the Old Post Office that has a courtroom in it!
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    38 m
  • The History of the Chase Park Plaza Hotel

    The History of the Chase Park Plaza Hotel
    Sep 15 2025
    The Chase has a lengthy (over 100 years) and intriguing history in St. Louis. It is woven into the fabric of the city. Learn about its quick construction and the endless stream of stars who performed and stayed there throughout the years...from Ella Fitzgerald to Elvis, and why the staff can't say who has been there recently! The Chase has many stories to tell. Join Sue and Matthew White and Amy Ruffner from The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis for a fascinating piece of St. Louis history that is still not only active today, but thriving over 100 years later!
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    38 m