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Louie?
Louie? Most visitors to downtown never knew the little lake with the fountain on “Highway 40” had a name. But Brightside volunteers and supporters did. They know it as Lake Louie. While some might think it is in honor of our city’s namesake, King Louis IX of France, they would be mistaken. (Although, it’s a […]
Looking Back, Looking Forward
Looking Back, Looking Forward For 35 years now, the Gardens at Lake Louie have welcomed millions of people into downtown St. Louis with its colorful flower displays. The little lake with the fountain along I-64 eastbound at the Chestnut/20th Street has been a show piece for many years. Exciting changes are coming soon to that highway […]
Plant Window Boxes – Volunteers Needed
Plant Window Boxes – Volunteers Needed With the help of volunteers, every year Brightside prepares beautiful window boxes that get displayed on the windows of City Hall. We need your help in preparing the window boxes (adding box liner, soil and plant flowers). When: Saturday, March 30th, 8:00am – Noon Where: The Greenhouse in Forest Park While […]