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Jun. 17

"The Man" owns this house

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MLB Hall of Fame member, Stan Musial, owns this house. He was a three-time NL MVP, won three World Series,...

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Jun. 11

Emmy Award nominee and USBC Hall of Fame member owned this house

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United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame member, Nelson Burton Jr., sold this house in 2001. He and his father,...

Former Cardinals pitcher owned this house

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Former Cardinals pitcher, Tom Poholsky, owned this house when he passed away in 2001. He won 31 games in six...

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Jun. 9

Bowling Hall of Fame charter member and founder of Crestwood Bowl owns this house

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Three-time Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) champion, Ray Bluth, owns this house. He served two-years as PBA president and is a...

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Former Blues forward owns this house

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Former St. Louis Blues forward, Mark Reeds, owns this house. He was a fifth round draft pick of the Blues...

Cardinals fan favorite owned this house

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Former Cardinals fan favorite, Jim Edmonds, sold this house in 2008 after he was traded to the San Diego Padres...

Jun. 8

McCluer North alum who was Big-Ten Offensive Player of the Year and former NFL running back owned this house

by BlockShopper Historian published June 8, 2010

Former NFL running back and kick return specialist, Jon Vaughn, sold this house in 2008. As a New England Patriot...

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Former Cardinals pitcher owns this house

by BlockShopper Historian published June 8, 2010

Former Cardinals pitcher, Andy Benes, owns this house. He was a Cardinal in 1996-1997 and again from 2000 to 2002....

Economist who served two Presidents of the United States lives in this building

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Economist, Murray Weidbaum, lives in this building. He was President Ronald Reagans first chairman for his Council of Economic Advisors....

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May. 14

Mass-murderer, "Cookie" Thornton, owned this house

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Mass-murderer, Charles "Cookie" Thornton, owned this house the night he died while leading the murderous assault at Kirkwood City Hall...

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May. 1

Pioneering Washington University social worker owned this house

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Public welfare administrator and educator, Benjamin Youngdahl, owned this house when he passed away in 1970. He joined the faculty...

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Apr. 28

"Holy Cow!" iconic Cardinals and Cubs Hall of Fame broadcaster owned this house

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Major League Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster, Harry Caray owned this house in 1967. From 1945 to 1969 he was...

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Apr. 23

University City mayor built this house

by BlockShopper Historian published April 23, 2010

University City mayor, A.O. Cunningham built this house in 1919. He was mayor of University City in 1925 and 1926,...

Scion of Granite City Steel Co. and Granite City, Illinois owned this house

by BlockShopper Historian published April 23, 2010

Granite City Steel Company executive, Lee Niedringhaus, owned this house. He was the son of Granite City Steel Company founder...

Apr. 22

One of the 20th century's most iconic designers lived in this house

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Iconic designer, Charles Eames, lived in this house as a child. He created some of the most influential designs of...

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Silver Slugger Award winning All-Star and 1982 World Series champ owned this house

by BlockShopper Historian published April 22, 2010

Four-time MLB All-Star, George Hendrick, owned this house when he played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1978 to 1984....

Eight-time NHL All-Star owned this house

by BlockShopper Historian published April 22, 2010

Eight-time NHL All-Star, Brendan Shanahan, owned this house when he played for the St. Louis Blues from 1991 to 1995....

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College football coaching legend who won three national championships owned this house

by BlockShopper Historian published April 22, 2010

College Football Hall of Fame member, Charles "Bud" Wilkinson, owned this house when he was coach of the NFL St....

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Apr. 16

Southwestern Bell president owned this house

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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SBC) president, Edwin Clark, owned this house in 1967. SBC is a subsidiary of ATT. The...

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SBC chief owned this house

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Richard Goodson was named president of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SBC) in 1967 when he owned this house. SBC is...

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Apr. 11

President of Falstaff Brewing Corporation owned this house

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Falstaff Brewing Corporation president, Joseph Griesedieck, owned this house in 1967. Falstaff, with its origins traced to 1838 in St....

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Mar. 22

Temple Israel rabbi for more than 30 years owned this house

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Rabbi, Ferdinand Isserman, owned this house when he passed away in 1972. He became rabbi of Temple Israel in 1929....

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Mar. 15

First Armored Division commander/College Football Hall of Fame member owned this house

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Major General, Harvey Jablonsky, owned this house in 1967. He commanded the First Armored Division during World War II and...

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Feb. 21

Congressman at odds with U.S. presidents of same party owned this house

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Congressman Thomas Curtis owned this house in 1967. He was a powerful politician known for his independent streak and was...

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Feb. 19

Comic legend owned this house

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Comic legend Phyllis Diller owned this house in 1967. She co-starred with Bob Hope in 23 T.V. specials. Diller also...

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Candidate for President of the United States owned this house

by BlockShopper Historian published Feb. 19, 2010

Biologist and 1980 Citizen Party candidate for President of the United States Barry Commoner owned this house in 1967 whe...

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Feb. 10

Architect who owned this house was the dean of modernists in St. Louis

by BlockShopper Historian published Feb. 10, 2010

Architect Harris Armstrong owned this house in 1967. He was the foremost modernist working in St. Louis. Armstrong's designs include,...

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Jan. 31

Employee incentives company founder and first person to wear wrist watch owned this house

by BlockShopper Historian published Jan. 31, 2010

Maritz Watch Co. president James Maritz owned this house. He claimed to be the first person in St. Louis to...

Aviation pioneer and World War II legend owned this house

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Aviation pioneer General James "Jimmy" Doolittle owned this house from 1932 to 1938. He was awarded the Medal of Honor...

Head of world's biggest shoe company owned this house

by BlockShopper Historian published Jan. 31, 2010

International Shoe Co. director and scion of the founding family Frank Rand owned this house. During the 1920's Washington Ave....

Mayor of University City that helped in development of the Delmar Loop owned this house

by BlockShopper Historian published Jan. 31, 2010

Mayor of University City (1965 to 1973) Nathan Kaufman owned this house from 1958 to 1978. He served during times...

Jan. 26

Literary great lived here

by BlockShopper Historian published Jan. 26, 2010

Playwright Tennessee Williams lived in this house from 1935 to 1938. He was one of the most celebrated literary figures...

Jan. 19

"Caged Bird" was born in this house

by BlockShopper Historian published Jan. 19, 2010

Writer and performer Maya Angelou was born in this house. Her autobiographical "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" was...

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Jan. 12

Successful actress of the 40s and 50s grew up in this house

by BlockShopper Historian published Jan. 12, 2010

Actress Virginia Mayo grew up in this house according to the 1930 U.S. census. She made almost 50 films and...

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"Showboat" star lived here

by BlockShopper Historian published Jan. 12, 2010

Actress Kathryn Grayson lived in this house in 1930 according to the U.S. Census. She made her first screen appearance...

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Jan. 8

Humanitarian doctor was born in this house

by BlockShopper Historian published Jan. 8, 2010

Humanitarian doctor Tom Dooley was born in this house in 1927. He lived here until 1934. While serving as a...

Dec. 28