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Clay

2

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EDUCATION

Architecture

St. Louis is known for its distinctive red-brick architecture, which reflects the city's history of brickmaking and clay usage. The abundance of red clay and it's versatile properties have made it an integral part of the city's identity and development.

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Many of St. Louis's historic neighborhoods, including Soulard, Lafayette Square, and the Central West End, feature rows of Victorian-era brick homes and buildings constructed from locally sourced clay bricks. The use of clay bricks in St. Louis's architecture contributes to the city's character and sense of place.

Chicago, Kansas City, Omaha, Minneapolis, St. Paul and New Orleans are just a few of the cities that use bricks manufactured in St. Louis. The high-quality bricks produced in St. Louis played a significant role in the growth and development of cities across the Midwest and beyond, leaving a lasting legacy in their architecture and infrastructure.

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