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Railroads
Home » St. Louis » St. Louis History and Overview » RailroadsIn 1874 the Eads Bridge a railroad bridge was completed and opened many new commerce doors for the city. St. Louis became a major industrial city and became home to over 100 breweries such as the world’s largest Anheuser-Busch.
The railroads also helped to establish St. Louis as a large garment industry becoming home to numerous clothing and shoe manufactures. St. Louis’s garment industry was second only to those in New York and Chicago. The garment district was established in the area that is now Washington Avenue.
During the remainder of the late 1800’s the railroad continued to bring new settlers into St. Louis. Many different ethnicities moved into the city which added to the rich cultural heritage. Germans, Italians, and Irish immigrants came to St. Louis joining the already large population of French, Spanish, Native American, and African American settlers. The new immigrants heard that St. Louis was a wonderful city where you could make a good living.
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