St. Louis Arena

The story

Second-largest indoor venue in America when opened. Home to Blues (1967-1994), Hawks NBA, and legendary concerts. Known as The Checkerdome 1977-1983. Imploded 1999.

Everything that was here

• 1929–1999

  St. Louis ArenaArena / Sports Venue

  Second-largest indoor venue in America when opened. Home to Blues (1967-1994), Hawks NBA, and legendary concerts. Known as The Checkerdome 1977-1983. Imploded 1999.

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• 1929–1994

  St. Louis Arena (The Checkerdome)Arena

  The beloved 'barn' where Frank Sinatra, Led Zeppelin, and the Blues played was imploded with 133 pounds of TNT while crowds gathered to mourn.

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• 1896–1963

  Forest Park HighlandsAmusement Park

  St. Louis's beloved 67-year-old amusement park was destroyed by a spectacular afternoon fire on a 97-degree day in 1963.

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