Old hospital with taking care of Spanish Flu victims

December 3, 1918

As the flu pandemic hit its peak, St. Louis reported 1,476 new cases on that day alone.

This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.