Hi-POINTE/ DOGTOWN
History
Hi-Pointe is aptly named for being one of the highest points in the City of St. Louis
The Irish settled here andas a coal mining community the area became known as “Dogtown” due to the use of watchdogs, which would defend their territory.
Happenings
St Patrick's Parade
Highlights
Clayton/Tamm is the setting for much of the 1990 film White Palace.
The Amoco sign at the corner
of Clayton Avenue and Skinker Boulevard is a famous landmark
The Par Lounge and the
Hi-Pointe Theatre
