Saint
Joseph opens a door on the Old West.
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Route of Lewis and Clark's Voyage of Discovery
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Joseph Robidoux, founding father, traded furs
with the Indians
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East Teriminal of the Pony Express
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Jesse James was murdered here
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Home of the Big Chief tablet
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Home of Cherry Mash candybars
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Gaming and cultural center
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Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art
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Patee House Museum
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Robidoux Row Museum
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St. Joseph State Hospital Psychiatric Museum
Visit the Pony Express Historical Association
Our Traveling Friends went to St. Joseph
on November 19, 1999. The day was cool,
and holiday decorations and festivities
were in evidence.
Our Traveling Friends also stopped
for afternoon tea at Paolucci's Deli
and Lounge
in Atchinson, KS.
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The Pony Express delivered mail westward for 18
months in 1960 and 1861. St. Jo was the starting point. |
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The city has many beautiful older homes. This is a personal favorite.
It is being restored. |
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The St. Joseph Museum is housed in the lovely 3-floor mansion,
donated to the city by M. K. Goetz. |
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This stained glass window is in the second floor landing. |
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Heavy walnut woodwork and elaborate newel posts grace three floors
of stairway. |
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The third floor focuses on natural history, with many specimens. This
lion was as big as a pony. |
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First floor display is "Indians of the Northwest Coast." |
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A children's exploration area includes tropical fish and a large brain
corel. |
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Those who crawl back far enough in the kids' area will find a giant
kaleidescope. |
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