Tammy Gottschalk and Joe Meyer visited all 250 Cakeways in the St Louis region. They took photos of themselves at each Cakeway, while trying to strike a different pose for each. They moved quickly covering all the sites between May and the beginning of August 2014. Tammy is a printer and designer working of the Lindbergh Schools.
The photos below are a sampling of the 250 plus sites that she and Joe visited. They have entered information about the name of the site and some information about what it is. They also included information about the artist that created the Cakeway.
Brightside St. Louis
Founded in 1982 to make St. Louis cleaner, greener and better. Public Vote Winner. George Grove, Artist #56
Broadway Oyster Bar
Housed in one of the oldest buildings in St. Louis, built in the 1840's. Public Vote Winner. Gina Harmon, Artist. #201
Home of the St. Louis Cardinals. Artist, Katherine Nelson. #93
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Features 2,000 tropical butterflies in flight. Marilyn Callahan, Artist. #225
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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Inhabited from 700-1400 and peaking from 1050-1200 was home to 10,00-20,000 people. Mark Swain, Artist #153
Black Madonna Shrine and Grottos
"Hand built over a span of
23 years by Franciscan Brother Bronislaus Luczc. Craig Downs, Artist" #44
Located in historic Kimmswick founded in 1859. Stuart Schuchardt, Artist #43
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Blueberry Hill
Landmark restaurant and music club that started the revitalization of The Loop.- Indy Bowers, Artist #32
Bonhomme Old Stone Church
Earlier site of 2nd oldest Presbyterian church west of the Mississippi River, founded in1816. Alissa Shoults, Artist. #131
Site of the old Sportsman's Park/Busch Stadium. Richard Rice, Artist #79
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Annie Malone - Theresa Hopkins, Artist #77
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Ashley Street Power House : Riverfront Trail
Built in 1902 by engineer/architect Charles Ledlic. Theresa Hopkins, Artist #100
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area
3,000-acre park is home to the St. Louis regional office for the Missouri Department of Conservation. Lindsay Harmon, Artist #245
Babler State Park
22 structures in park are on the National Register of Historic Places. Artist, Kelly Harmon #236
Barretts Elementary School
Original school in the Parkway School District - Public Vote Winner. Barrett's Students, Artists #125
Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France (Old Cathedral)
Public Vote Winner - First cathedral west of the Mississippi River. Vince Sciaroni, Artist #86
Bellefontaine Cemetery
87,000+ St. Louisans rest here including explorer William Clark, beer baron Adolphus Busch, abolitionist John Barry Meachum. Lindsey Sciaroni, Artist #222
Built in 1916 by Anheuser-Busch. Gonz Jove, Artist #189
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri
Celebrating 100 years. Located in Woolworth building, a key civil rights site in STL. Laura Weinrich, Artist #70
Alton Visitors Center
Nearby, a park features 2 statues of Lincoln & Douglas, commemorating Senate debate in 1858. Renee Bearden-Williams, Artist #159
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Inhabited from 700-1400 and peaking from 1050-1200 was home to 10,00-20,000 people. Mark Swain, Artist #153
Calhoun County Community Foundation
County named for John Calhoun, VP of the US under Presidents John Quincy Adams & Andrew Jackson. Artist: Lindsay Harmon. #164
Built in 1851 as the first house in Lucas Place. Nicholas Nihira, Artist #199
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Carondelet Historical Society - Des Peres School - Artist April Morrison #191
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Park dedicated on July 4, 1876. Mark Swain, Artist #190
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Castlewood Park
Considered one of the best mountain biking locations in St. Louis. Erik Thompson, artist. #235
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (New Cathedral)
Completed in 1914, this public vote winner is celebrating it's 100th anniversary. Martha Clark, Artist #41
Centene Center for the Arts & Education
Has raised and distributed over 0 million in 51 years for area arts and arts education organizations. Emily Cross, Artist. #71
Centene Corporation
Founded in 1984, as a national leader in healthcare services. Rich Brooks, Artist. #149
Centennial Greenway : KATY Trail
Named for the 100th Anniversary of the 1904 World’s Fair and Olympics and the founding of University City. Mark Swain, Artist #213
Celebrating its centennial anniversary. April Morrison, Artist. #8
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Built by and named after Chase Ullman, opened in 1922. Chase Staff, Artist #40
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Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion
Constructed in 1849 at the top of Arsenal Hill to command a view of the Mississippi River April Morrison, Artist #184
Cherokee Business District
The Indian Statue was created by Bill Christman and installed in 1985. Sophia Dalpiaz-Brown, Artist #182
Chess Center
In 2009 and 2011, US Chess Federation named St. Louis "Chess City of the Year." Screwed Arts Collective, Artist #39
Christ Church Cathedral
Est. in 1819 as the first Episcopal congregation west of the Mississippi. Public vote winner. Mark Swain, Artist #194
Features 2,000 tropical butterflies in flight. Marilyn Callahan, Artist. #225
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Built in 1799 - oldest continually active Catholic parish in US. #152
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CIC@CET - Cortex
Founded in 2002, Cortex is the hub for bioscience and tech research and development. Megan Rieke, Artisr. #244
City Museum
The brainchild of Bob Cassilly, the museum opened for visitors in 1997. decorated by City Museum staff #195
Citygarden
Opened in 2009 and features 24 sculptures. Rich Brooks, Artist - Sponsored by Peabody Energy #92
Clinton County Courthouse
Clinton County was organized in 1824 out of Washington, Fayette, and Bond Counties. Paul LaFlam, Artist. #228
COCA - Center of Creative Arts
Building designed by Eric Mendelsohn and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Artist: COCA #20
Compton Hill Water Tower
Built in 1898,1 of 3 remaining stand pipe-water towers in STL and 1 of 7 in US. Genevieve Esson, Artist @60
Second oldest Lutheran seminary in U.S. - Janice Schoultz-Mudd, Artist. #18
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Commemorates Lewis & Clark's historic expedition. Jean Ponzi, Artist #156
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At 320 acres is largest natural lake in MO. Deb Stroh, Artist #214
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Crown Candy Kitchen
Est. in 1913 and is a public vote winner and cornerstone of Old North St. Louis - April Morrison, Artist #81
Dogtown
Est. largely as a mining settlement called Cheltenham in the 19th century. Jess Goldthorpe, Artist #107
Drury Plaza at the Arch
Historic renovation includes Int'l Fur Exchange, Thomas Jefferson and American Zinc buildings. Sara Siegler, Artist. #87
East St Louis Municipal Building. Artist, Katherine Nelson. #111
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Edward Jones Dome
Completed in 1995 can seat up to 70,000 people. Stacey Sandweg and Gary Lang, Artists #97
Edward Jones South Campus
Founded in 1922, • employs more than 5,000 STL area associates. Public Vote Winner. Artist, Andy Cross. #126
Emma Kunz House
Built in 1851 and named after Emma Kunz, whose family home it was for 80 yrs. David Ottinger, Artist. #116
Emmis Communications
Emmis Communications is the presenting sponsor of the annual Moonlight Ramble. Joe Chesia, Artist. @238
Endangered Wolf Center
Founded in 1971 by Marlin and Carol Perkins. Public vote winner. Maura Pusateri, Artist #49
Chuck-A-Burger Drive-In
Family owned since 1957 and hosts car shows and cruise nights. Artist: Bill Christman #145
City Museum
The brainchild of Bob Cassilly, the museum opened for visitors in 1997. decorated by City Museum staff #195
Citygarden
Opened in 2009 and features 24 sculptures. Rich Brooks, Artist - Sponsored by Peabody Energy #92
Clinton County Courthouse
Clinton County was organized in 1824 out of Washington, Fayette, and Bond Counties. Paul LaFlam, Artist. #228
COCA - Center of Creative Arts
Building designed by Eric Mendelsohn and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Artist: COCA #20
Compton Hill Water Tower
Built in 1898,1 of 3 remaining stand pipe-water towers in STL and 1 of 7 in US. Genevieve Esson, Artist @60
Second oldest Lutheran seminary in U.S. - Janice Schoultz-Mudd, Artist. #18
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Commemorates Lewis & Clark's historic expedition. Jean Ponzi, Artist #156
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At 320 acres is largest natural lake in MO. Deb Stroh, Artist #214
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Crown Candy Kitchen
Est. in 1913 and is a public vote winner and cornerstone of Old North St. Louis - April Morrison, Artist #81
Dogtown
Est. largely as a mining settlement called Cheltenham in the 19th century. Jess Goldthorpe, Artist #107
Drury Plaza at the Arch
Historic renovation includes Int'l Fur Exchange, Thomas Jefferson and American Zinc buildings. Sara Siegler, Artist. #87
East St Louis Municipal Building. Artist, Katherine Nelson. #111
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Edward Jones Dome
Completed in 1995 can seat up to 70,000 people. Stacey Sandweg and Gary Lang, Artists #97
Edward Jones South Campus
Founded in 1922, • employs more than 5,000 STL area associates. Public Vote Winner. Artist, Andy Cross. #126
Emma Kunz House
Built in 1851 and named after Emma Kunz, whose family home it was for 80 yrs. David Ottinger, Artist. #116
Emmis Communications
Emmis Communications is the presenting sponsor of the annual Moonlight Ramble. Joe Chesia, Artist. @238
Endangered Wolf Center
Founded in 1971 by Marlin and Carol Perkins. Public vote winner. Maura Pusateri, Artist #49
Eugene Field House - Corinne Didishaeim, Artist #200
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Fabulous Fox Theatre
Opened its doors to the public for the very first time 85 years ago in 1929. Artist: Rick Monrotus #69
Opened in 1908 and was site of first city swimming pool. Dan Jabor, Artist #78
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Famous Footwear : Brown Shoe Company
Originally named Bryan, Brown & Company after its founders George Warren Brown and Alvin Bryan. Jennifer Hayes, Artist #146
100 years-old this year and built by Anheuser-Busch. Mark Swain, Artist #188
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CIC@CET - Cortex
Founded in 2002, Cortex is the hub for bioscience and tech research and development. Megan Rieke, Artisr. #244
First Baptist Church
Founded in 1817 as first Protestant congregation established for African Americans in St. Louis. Artist, Jennifer Weigel.. #243
First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
Missouri's first state capitol was located in St. Charles from 1821 to 1826. Lindsay Harmon, Artist #206
Forest Park Forever - Tom Hunt, Artist #16
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Fort Belle Fontaine
From 1809-1826 was a U.S. military fort and the regional Army HQ during the War of1812. Screwed Arts Collective, Artists #168
Fort San Carlos (Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark)
Site of only Revolutionary War battle west of Mississippi. Artist, Craig Downs #89
Fort Zumwalt Park
Historic park features a War of 1812 fort, and the restored Darius Heald Home. Leah Pruitt, Artist #211
Fountain Park : MLK Statue
Plotted in 1857 and home to the only Dr. Martin Luther King statue in St. Louis. Artist: Screwed Arts Collective #37
Home of the 1904 Olympic games. April Morrison, Artist #29
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One of five buildings designed by Wright in Missouri. Chris Rice, Artist #123
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Franklin County Courthouse
Separated from St. Louis County and established in 1818. Paul LaFlam, Artist. #232
Gaslight Square
Once a thriving entertainment district boasting more than 100 period gaslights. Artist, Theresa Hopkins. Sponsor, Laclede Gas #67
Home of the St. Louis Actor's Studio. Artist, Alison Rieke. #66
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Gateway Arch
Monument to Thomas Jefferson all pioneers for whom St. Louis was the Gateway to the West. Public vote winner. Andy Cross, Artist #85
Family owned and operated since 2002. Theresa Hopkins, Artist #171
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General Daniel Bissell House
Daniel Bissell (1769-1833) was commander of Fort Belle Fontaine in 1809. April Morrison, Artist #169
Oldest water tower in St. Louis - Gina Harmon, Artist #220
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The 34th annual Fair Saint Louis is coming to Forest Park in 2014. #14
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Opened in 1994 as an 8-mile bike trail. Corinne Didisheim, Artist. #227
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Outdoor learning space in Kaufman Park. Megan Rieke, Artist #247
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Ferguson Station Depot
Built 1885to launch travelers to St. Louis and other cities. Dennis Babbitt, Artist #141
Greenville Public Library
One of the Carnegie libraries and completed in 1905. Linda Thompson, artist. #241
Griot Museum of Black History
Only the second of its kind the US, it opened in 1997. Keith Cotton, Artist #80
Harris Stowe State University
Founded in 1857, is one of only two Historically Black Colleges and Universities in MO. Linda Thompson, Artist #219
Heritage House - Ashli England, Artist #218
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Daniel Boone died in the home in 1820. John Troy, Artist #134
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Historic Hanley House
The 1855 farmstead is the oldest structure in the City of Clayton- Andy Cross, Artist #150
Historic Trinity Lutheran Church
Oldest Lutheran congregation west of the Mississippi River. Mark Hurd, Artist #175
Historic Woods Fort
Site where settlers built a stockade during the War of 1812. Paul LaFlam, Artist. #246
Holocaust Museum & Learning Center
5,000 SF core exhibition with a chronological history of the Holocaust. Henryk Ptasiewicz, Artist #204
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center
Jackie Joyner-Kersee was born in 1962 in East St. Louis, Illinois. She won six Olympic medals. Linda Thompson, Artist #113
James S. McDonnell Planetarium
Opened in 1963, and named for aviation pioneer and co-founder of McDonnell Douglas. Artist: Sarah Cross #5
Jay International : South Grand
South Grand is the most diverse corridor in the St. Louis Region- Vince Sciaroni, Artist #61
Founded in 1892. April Morrison, Artist #216
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Courthouse built in 1893. Theresa Hopkins, Artist #165
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Jewel Box
Opened in 1936 and on the Nat'l Register of Historic Places. Andy Cross, Artist #3
Houses collection of legendary dancer and activist. Dail Chambers, Artist #112
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Est. in 2005, features every era of automobile. Theresa Hopkins, Artist #136
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Est. in 1818, current building completed in 1931. Bruce Howard, Artist #65
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Named for 1904 Olympic boxer Harry J. Kiener - Rich Brooks, Artist #90
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Kirkwood Train Station
Built in 1893 by the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Mary Hanson, Artist. Sponsored by Bethesda Heath Group #22
Tammy and Joe were featured in the winter issue of the SCHS newsletter. See interview.
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