Efforts are underway to bring attention to what was once Downtown St. Louis’s Chinatown; the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum in St. Charles marked the bicentennial of the St. Louis-developed Hawken rifle; and Union Avenue Opera was preparing for its new season when the May 16 tornado caused extensive damage to the theater.
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Chinatown
Downtown urban renewal cleared away what was left of St. Louis’ Chinatown in the 1960s, but efforts including new street signs are bringing attention to the area’s history.
Lewis and Clark Boathouse
The St. Charles Museum marked the bicentennial of the Hawken rifle, a St. Louis product that was often carried by hunters, traders, and settlers.
Union Avenue Opera/Tornado
The opera company was preparing for its new season when the May 16 tornado caused extensive damage to the theater, but work continued to open its season on schedule.
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