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Olympic Torch To Pass Through Neighborhood(英文)

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1996Olympic Torch Relay route. Source:Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games.

Historical May 1996 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.

The Olympic Torch will pass through our neighborhood not once but twice on its way through our city Tuesday, May 28, 1996. runners depart from Festus at 6:30 a.m. that morning.

The torch will actually cross St. Louis City limits around 2 weaves back p.m. Its path and forth through the City, eventually cutting through ForestParktotheWashington University campus. At that point runners will pass through 1904 Olympic Gate at Francis Field. Continuing westward to Bemiston, the path is then routed east on Delmar, passing through the Loop area and crossing Skinker Boulevard at approximately 6 p.m.

The route then turns north again at Kingshighway. Runners are scheduled to arrive at the Arch grounds downtown at 8:50 p.m. and after a grand celebration, will board a riverboat for the next phase of the Torch’s journey to Atlanta.

Residents and businesses along the route are asked to hang banners, beautify their areas, and to stand on the route to welcome and encourage the athletes as they pass by.

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1996Olympic Torch Relay route. Source:Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games.

Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, May 1996.

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Original source: SD_Times1996_05.pdf, printed page(s) 7; PDF page(s) 7.

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