Laclede Landing

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Laclede Landing’s is an unique attraction to the city of St. Louis. It’s 1866 architecture brings millions to the community to catch the special restaurants, cafes, and gift shops. Laclede Landings has impacted the heart of St.Louis in a positive way by being in the middle of downtown. It’s location brings tourists just minutes away from the yearly festivals, horse carriages, nightlife and the spectacular culture of St.Louis, the gateway to the west.
“ In 1764, a French fur trader Pierre Laclede established a trading post on the western bank of Mississippi, which grew into St. Louis. The village included ; La Grande Rue, now First Street, Rue de’ L'eglise , now Second Street and Rue Des Granges, now Third Street. The village became the center of commerce with furs as the main source of exchange for goods”(Historic Laclede's Landing in Old Saint Louis). Laclede Landing’s is considered to be the birthplace of St.Louis because of this.
Laclede Landing’s is also home to the cities oldest buildings.”Being the oldest district in St. Louis, The Christian Peper Building was the largest processor of chewing and pipe tobacco in the United States. The Cast Iron Building features the most attractive examples of cast iron facades in St. Louis. The Cherrick Building repaired engines for the St. Louis Fire …show more content…

“The St.Louis Riverfront Trail and Park consists of 10 mile bike path along the Mississippi River filled with many industrial and natural views”(Historic Laclede's Landing in Old Saint Louis). The Brookdale Farms Carriage Services in downtown Saint Louis offer nightly horse-drawn carriage rides along the streets of Laclede Landing’s (Historic Laclede's Landing in Old Saint Louis). The biggest attraction is the Gateway Attraction and Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. 3.5 million visitors come each year to see the monument (Historic Laclede's Landing in Old Saint

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