Like any good St. Louisan, Jane Smiley has an opinion on the high school question. "If you ask somebody in St. Louis, 'Where did you go to high school' — because each school is so unique, you do get a sense of what their life was like and where they live," says the John Burroughs graduate.

Thursday 05/16 Skin Show In what has become a celebrated tradition for local lovers of boobs, butts and bawdy behavior (the four Bs!), the 13th Annual Show-Me Burlesque festival is bringing glitz, glam and a whole lot of ass to Cherokee Street this week.

In April 1904, St. Louis opened its doors to the world, welcoming millions to see the fascinating buildings and exhibits of art, technology, and history on display at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

St. Louis' biggest party ran for seven months and was such a success it even made money. But, no, the ice cream cone wasn't invented there.

In April 1904, St. Louis opened its doors to the world, welcoming millions to see the fascinating buildings and exhibits of art, technology, and history on display at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

Japanese women in the Japanese Garden at the 1904 World's Fair. Photograph by Jessie Tarbox Beals, 1904. Missouri History Museum Photographs and Prints collection. Louisiana Purchase Exposition. n16150.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

In April 1904, St. Louis opened its doors to the world, welcoming millions to see the fascinating buildings and exhibits of art, technology, and history on display at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

These images of the 1904 World's Fair give us a peek into the past at the people and exhibits on display at this historic even.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

Missouri was miles ahead of the crowd in so many ways.

You won't believe how St. Louis looked 113 years ago!

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

In April 1904, St. Louis opened its doors to the world, welcoming millions to see the fascinating buildings and exhibits of art, technology, and history on display at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

These images of the 1904 World's Fair give us a peek into the past at the people and exhibits on display at this historic even.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

St. Louis' biggest party ran for seven months and was such a success it even made money. But, no, the ice cream cone wasn't invented there.

In April 1904, St. Louis opened its doors to the world, welcoming millions to see the fascinating buildings and exhibits of art, technology, and history on display at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition (informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair) was the event of the century.