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This Rare Footage in the 1960s Shows Missouri Like You’ve Never Seen Before

A 1960s tourism video showcases iconic landmarks in St. Louis, including the unfinished Arch and the Science Center’s planetarium.

Published Jun 23, 2016

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Stephanie Zeilenga

St. Louis, you're looking mighty fine in this 1960s tourism video. See many of the city's iconic landmarks, including the Science Center's planetarium, when they were brand-spanking new. The Arch wasn't even finished when this was filmed!

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Were you around when this was filmed? How has St. Louis changed? To see more of what Missouri was like back in the day, check out these vintage photos of Missouri schools in the early 1900s!

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