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1.  Old Main Gate.

Front view of the original Main Gate from across Tower Grove Ave. Color magic lantern slide. 



1909

2.  The Main Gate.

View of the original Main Gate and Tower Grove Avenue. View is to the north. 



1890

3.  The Great Sleet Storm of February 1900

The Great Sleet Storm of February 1900. PRINT AVAILABLE -- SEE PHO 1980-0607. 



1900

4.  After the tornado, 1896 (Gleditschia triacanthos)

After the tornado, 1896. (Gleditschia triacanthos) 



1896

5.  Henry Shaw by Shakespeare in Park - Park Book 1883 page 44

Henry Shaw by Shakespeare in Park - Illustrated in Tower Grove Park Book, 1883 page 44. 



1883

6.  Henry Shaw in his carriage (at entrance to Park)

Henry Shaw in his carriage at entrance to Tower Grove Park. 




7.  First Veiled Prophet queen's orchid bouquet.

The first Veiled Prophet queen's orchid bouquet. 2- 8 x 10 in. black and white prints. 



1924

8.  Washington University in St. Louis, 1871-1902.

Downtown St. Louis location of Washington University, 1871-1902. Location was bounded by Washington Avenue, Lucas Place, and Locust Street. 




9.  Arboretum.

Big honey locust that stood near the center of the Arboretum, just west of the creek, destroyed by the tornado of May 27, 1896. 



1896

10.  Arboretum damaged by tornado.

Arboretum damaged by tornado. 



1897

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