Albert Montesi and Richard Deposki are both well-known St. Louis promoters, and have collaborated on other popular Images of America titles on the St. Louis area, including Lafayette Square, Central West End, and Soulard. Mr. Montesi is a retired English professor from St. Louis University, where Mr. Deposki graduated with a degree in communications. With seasoned insight, these two authors draw readers into the heart of downtown St. Louis, a neighborhood pulsing with color, life, and American determination.