History Archives - Lafayette Park Conservancy

Harriet Goodhue Hosmer Biography

by Christopher Palmero | Aug 31, 2021

Harriet Hosmer (1830-1908) was a famed neoclassical sculptor in the last half of the nineteenth century. She was born in Watertown, Mass in 1830 and raised by her physician father. He encouraged Harriet’s physical fitness after her mother and three siblings died...

The Great Tornado of 1896

by Christopher Palmero | Aug 30, 2021

A massive tornado ruined both park and neighborhood. It began a decline that lasted until the late 20th century.

A History of the 1869 Park Fence

by Christopher Palmero | Aug 6, 2021

Here’s a uniquely historic St. Louis fence with a story to tell. Your support will keep it standing for another 150 years!

Park Notes

by Christopher Palmero | Jul 28, 2021

Park Notes is the newsletter of the Lafayette Park Conservancy. It is published semiannually, in the Spring and Fall. A subscription is free with your membership in the Conservancy. Back issues of Park Notes are archived and downloadable as pdf files below. Issue 28...