In the mid 1800's a steamboat named White Cloud ignited on the levee. The fire spread and a third of the wood frame buildings in St. Louis burned. An ordinance was passed forbidding the construction of wood buildings and resulting in our astonishing brick work.
Somewhat cloud related: While driving home today I glanced in the rear view mirror to keep an eye on the lunatic edging closer and closer to my car. I was charmed to see the reflections of two white clouds on their windshield situated where two people would have been sitting in the car. It was spooky cool.

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