• History of the Lou

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History of the Lou

By: Audacy
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  • History of the Lou airs on Saturdays from 1-2 PM on KMOX and Sundays from 7-8 AM on 97.1 FM Talk and the free Audacy app. 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!
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Episodes
  • History of Grant's Farm & Shakespeare in St. Louis

    History of Grant's Farm & Shakespeare in St. Louis
    Jun 2 2024

    This week we discuss the history of Grant's Farm with GM Steve Byrd. And yes, we do talk about the Clydesdales! Next, Tom Ridgely, artistic director of the St Louis Shakespeare Festival talks about the surprising history of Shakespeare in St Louis.
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    37 mins
  • History of the Lou with Sue: Soldiers Memorial & Jefferson Barracks

    History of the Lou with Sue: Soldiers Memorial & Jefferson Barracks
    May 26 2024

    In honor of Memorial Day, we find out some of the history behind Soldiers Memorial in downtown St. Louis and Jefferson Barracks in South County. First Sue talks with Mark Sundlov, Director of Soldiers Memorial Military Museum about how the memorial came to be, and then President Roosevelt's official dedication of the site! Then, Tom Hoff, Jefferson Barracks Cultural Site Manager discusses the varied and rich history of Jefferson Barracks.
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    37 mins
  • History of The Lou with Sue: The 1904 World's Fair Replica & Ted Drewes

    History of The Lou with Sue: The 1904 World's Fair Replica & Ted Drewes
    May 18 2024

    On this week's episode of "History of 'The Lou' with Sue"... Two of the men from PGAV responsible for creating the 3-D replica of the 1904 World's Fair grounds, stop by to describe the challenges they faced in creating and printing it. It is now the centerpiece of the new exhibit at the Missouri History Museum. Also, Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is turning 95 this year! Travis Dillon, a co-owner of Ted Drewes with his wife Christy (Ted Sr.'s granddaughter) tells us the history of the beloved concrete stands.
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    37 mins
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