Historical February 1997 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Despite sub-zero wind chills, a crowd of about 30 interested citizens turned out for the ribbon-cutting to open the new Bi-State Development Park ‘N Ride lot.
It is located just north of the Delmar MetroLink Station on land made available to Bi-State by Angelica Corporation.
The assembled dignitaries and guests gathered inside a brightly painted Bi-State Art Bus for hot coffee, muffins, and speeches. Bi-State Director Jack Leary noted the lot’s 350+ parking spaces and the staffed attendant’s booth before introducing the speakers. Congratulatory statements were made by Alderman Dan McGuire, State Representatives Paula Carter and Joan Bray, and representatives from Angelica Corporation and the mayor’s office. Several speakers particularly noted the community’s gratitude for Jack Leary’s time and service with BiState. Leary was about to leave St. Louis for a similar position in Philadelphia.
All comments were received with muffled applause from gloved hands. Then, everyone clambered from the warmth of the bus into the frigid sunshine. Officials cut the ribbon, posed for pictures, and shook some hands before all retreated to the warmth of their cars and their daily business.
Original photograph caption
The old Delmar Station building above the MetroLink. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February 1997.
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