Learn about the terrible calamities endured by the people of St. Louis. This includes a double punch in the tragic year of 1849 when a devastating fire and a major cholera epidemic struck.
Cholera killed 6% of the population and no one knew the cause. Bad air, publishing on Sundays and even sauerkraut were suspected. Discover other major calamites: the great cyclone of 1896, the 1918-19 influenza pandemic, the deadly heat wave of 1936 and terrible floods.
Hear the remarkable and inspiring stories of the people who refused to give up when these horrific events struck St, Louis.