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Living St. Louis | March 13, 2023

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A special themed episode features the organizers behind STL’s most iconic holiday, 314 Day, along with a look at the history of the 314-area code, an interview with Humans of St. Louis, and more.

Area Code History
Missouri and Illinois once were covered by six area codes; now there are more than 20. The story of when and why area codes came into use is told at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum.

Humans of St. Louis
Interview with Lindy Drew, one of the authors of the book featuring intimate photos and stories of diverse St. Louisans.

Known & Grown
The non-profit program promotes eco-friendly farming and improving access to healthy food choices.

St. Louis Flag
St. Louis leaders wanted a new flag for the city’s 1964 bicentennial and turned to a Yale art professor to do the job. 

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Living St. Louis

March 13, 2023

29:05
Published:

314 Day Special: Area Code History, Humans of St. Louis, Known & Grown, St. Louis Flag.

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