In 1923, voters adopted a bond issue that included $11 million to tame the River Des Peres. Steady work with steam shovels, horse teams and men swinging picks continued for more than a decade. Read more
On Aug. 19-20, 1915, remnants of a hurricane dumped 7.4 inches of rain on the area. The River Des Peres rushed from its banks, swamping streets and stranding people on the Wabash Railroad platform. Read more