Downtown St Louis - MO Author:Albert Montesi and, Richard Deposki St. Louis, a vibrant and bustling community, has long been dependent on the Mississippi River for trade and commerce, travel, and migration. Within the past century the cityís downtown neighborhood has experienced the growth and change that has shaped this Midwestern city into one of the most notable cities in America. ÝÝDowntown St. Louis is il... more »lustrated with over 200 vintage images that present a history as diverse as the residents of the area. Authors Albert Montesi and Richard Deposki survey St. Louisís downtown area, from a pioneer settlement as a fur trading post, to a major American city. Prosperity, decline, and finally renewal are many of the faces worn during the evolution of this unique city.« less