Forest Park: The Jewel of St. Louis

Enjoy the memories and rich history of St. Louis' famed Forest Park in this new book from St. Louis Post-Dispatch Books.  "Forest Park: The Jewel of St. Louis" features nearly 200 rich archival photographs dating from the founding of the park -- more than 130 years ago -- to the present. The accompanying text, written by St. Louis natives Sally J. Altman and Richard H. Weiss, takes readers on a fascinating tour of the park, revisiting its founding, the 1904 World's Fair, the construction of the zoo, the Muny Opera, Saint Louis Art Museum and Art Hill, the History Museum, Steinberg Rink, Science Center and much more.Plus there's a look back at key events, people and famous zoo critters, such as the Great Forest Park Balloon Race, Marlin Perkins, Phil the Gorilla, Siegfried the Walrus and the most dainty elephant Miss Jim.  

Read about the book in the Post-Dispatch book section.

Listen to Sally and Dick talk about the book on Don Marsh's St. Louis on the Air on KWMU. (90.7-FM). 

Visit the Post-Dispatch Store, get a preivew look and buy the book.