Famous Firsts of St. Louis: A Celebration of Facts, Figures, Food, and Fun by Diane Rademacher certificate The Saint Louis city flag

The Saint Louis city flag has a solid red background with two wavy bars which symbolize the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers

But to many of its patrons and performers over the years

combed cotton

Vivian Gibson grew up in Mill Creek Valley

from the radio stations that propelled it to the fanzines that documented it

Famous Firsts of St. Louis: A Celebration of Facts, Figures, Food, and Fun by Diane Rademacher certificate The Saint Louis city flagDid you know the St. Louis Cardinals were the first major league baseball team to have a woman owner, or that Reddi wip and Tums were invented by St. Louisans? Scores of noteworthy first from all aspects of life in St. Louis pack the pages of Famous Firsts of St. Louis. Author Diane Rademacher tracks down stories and the facts to celebrate many of the premier contributions of St. Louisans, past and present. Hardcover.