How did they do that? A pictorial map of the whole city with every house, building and tree? From a hot air balloon? That’s crazy! Why? How? Sort out the answers to these and other questions about the 1875 Compton and Dry pictorial maps of St Louis by seeing the exhibit featuring the maps and…

  Note that there are still a few remaining seats for the “Rediscover the Richness of Springfield” bus tour, Thursday, August 21. Call Pat at 314-842-1088 to make your reservation. More info at Summer 2014 Bus Tour. Also note that there is the option at the Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library to see the special and exclusive exhibit, “Lincoln:…