Payne Stewart’s 1987 Masterclass at Bay Hill
The Golfer from Springfield Set A Record That Stands Nearly 40 Year Later The 1987 Arnold Palmer Invitational (then known as the Hertz Bay Hill Classic) was a historic year for the event, primarily because of a dominant, record-breaking performance by Missourian Payne Stewart. Yes, Bay Hill is full of history. But the tournament that…
The Biggest Cities in Missouri 125 Years Ago
In 1900, Missouri was the 5th Most Populous State In 1900, Missouri was a powerhouse of the American Midwest. This era marked the height of the “Gilded Age” influence on the state, with St. Louis preparing to host the 1904 World’s Fair and Olympics. Kansas City was also rapidly expanding as a major rail hub.…
Best Places to Live in Missouri
The Top Towns To Call Home in the Show Me State NOTE: After getting hundreds of messages about this story, I think it’s important to point out that I have lived in over 25 places in Missouri, so I am a bit of an expert on this topic. And I can tell you that there…
First Missouri Million Dollar Masterpiece
The Very First “Million Dollar Masterpiece” I Profiled is Back on the Market… and Much More Expensive 1318 South Jones Mill Lane, Springfield I started doing Million Dollar Masterpieces back in 2000 on Springfield 33 (KSPR). This was before home selling shows on HGTV were a really big deal. It was a blast and I…
History of Lambert’s Cafe
The small Missouri restaurant that became a tourist attraction March 13th, 1942 was the opening day at the “Home of Throwed Rolls.” Lambert’s Cafe opened in Sikeston as a small cafe in southeast Missouri but expanded over the years to be more than just a restaurant. It is now a destination. Earl and Agnes Lambert…
Primatara Mansion
Missouri’s Palatial Landmark Located just north of Springfield, the Primatara Mansion is more than just a home—it is a massive 188-acre estate that blends Federal-style elegance with industrial-scale luxury. Owned by Robert Low, founder of Prime Trucking, the property serves as both a private residence and a world-class thoroughbred horse farm. By the Numbers The…
Route 66 History in Missouri
March 15, 1931: Celebrations in Missouri as the final section of Route 66 is paved. It was a big party in downtown Rolla as an estimated 8,000 people turned out to commemorate the completion of Route 66 across Missouri. The “Mother Road” dates back to 1922 as Route 14, but it was more of a…
Brief History of Springfield, Missouri
1838: The “Queen City of the Ozarks” Started Small Springfield began as a small town in the southwestern part of the state but has grown to be the third largest city in Missouri. And it’s still growing. Prior to the founding of the city, Native American tribes including the Kickapoo, Osage, and Lenape had inhabited…
Red’s Giant Hamburg
Another Missouri First; The Drive-Thru Restaurant! There are some restaurants in Missouri where you “must” go if you want to consider yourself a well-rounded Missourian (and I mean well-rounded in a couple of ways!) Names like Lambert’s Café, Ted Drewes, Shakespeare’s Pizza, Top of the Rock, Arthur Bryant’s BBQ, and Charlie Gitto’s on the Hill…
