Jim Winnerman
Feature Travel Article Journalist
Missouri Magazines
I have written for both major Missouri Magazines
Presently I am writing for Show Me Missouri
All articles for both magazines are list below, grouped by publication.
Show Me Missouri Magazine
For a copy of any article, please contact me at: 314 434 3478 or [email protected].
2021
Fabulous Fox Theater
Where to see Buffalo in Missouri
Fire Towers of Missouri
Post Office Art of Missouri
Monumental Sculpture of Missouri
Missouri's Public Gardens
2020
Black Madonna Shrine
St. Louis Aquarium
Sedalia's Castle
Jim the Wonder Dog of Marshall
The Smithsonian Artists of Augusta
2019
St. Louis Soldiers Memorial
La Plata the Railroad Town
A history of the Missouri State Fair
Bothwell State Park Historic Site
The Hall of Waters
2018
The Jefferson National Memorial (Arch) Museum reopens
The Loop...the most unique street in St. Louis
Missouri State veterans cemeteries
2017
Eclipse in Missouri
Art in the Missouri State Capitol
2016
Graves of Missouri Governors
Columbian Missouri weekend sightseeing
Soulard Market...the iconic farm market since 1779
The historic Wagon Wheel Motel on Route 66
The National Blues Museum opens in St. Louis
25. The sign collector,
September, 2015
24. Missouri's Car Museums
June, 2015
23. Canoe Art in Steelville, MO
March, 2015
22. Tower Grove Park, St. Louis
September, 2014
21. LaPlata:Train watching capitol of the U. S.
May, 2014
20. Pulaski County
March, 2014
19. 50 miles of art in on route 79
June, 2013
18. Walt Disney Hometown Museum
April, 2013
17. Jessie James Trail
Winter, 2013
16. Steamboats return to Missouri
Fall, 2012
15. Mesker store fronts in rural Missouri
Spring, 2012
14. Amish in Missouri
Winter, 2011
13. Augusta
Fall, 2011
12. National Historic Landmarks in Missouri
summer, 2011
11. Katy Trail
Mar 2011
10. Vintage Voom
Fall, 2010
9. Frontier Trails Museum in Kansas City
Jan 2010
8. Route 66 through Missouri
Summer 2009
7.Glades: Missouri's mini-Deserts
Spring 2009
6. Crane's Country Store
Spring 2009
5. History on the square
Summer 2008...11 page cover story...22 photos
History of Missouri's 114 courthouses
4. ALL ABOARD! Riding the rails on Miniature Locomotives
Fall 2007...three pages...nine photos
Sixty-nine year old railroad hauls 20 adults every half hour in summer
3. A Brush with History
Winter 2007...four pages...eight photos
History of painter who painted Meramec Cavern ads on barns for 50 years
2. Where the BIG MUDDY meets the MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI
Fall 2007...five pages...five photos
Two new parks located at confluence of two of the world's greatest rivers
1. Cuba, Missouri community paints the town
Summer 2007...four pages...12 photos
Community project to paint murals on 15 buildings gains national attention
Missouri Life Magazine
June, 2019
Jones house on the hill
Mississippi Queen River Boat along the Mississippi
60.Jefferson Barracks National Monument-1826-2014
May, 2013
59. Peter Shank home
Nov 13
58. Holly the Trailer
Feb. 13
57. WF Norman Company
Jan., 13
56. Missouri French
April, 13
55. Motorcycle Museums of St. Louis
March, '10
54, Missouri Quilt Barns
June 09....399 words...three photos
National quilt barn fad appears in Missouri
53. Classic Cars in a Classy Venue
Feb 08...400 words...four photos
New Mercedes museum of private collector opens in St. Louis
52. Missouri's Circus Comes Home Every December
Feb 07...300 words...one page...one photo
Three-ring Craden Circus is headquartered in Springfield, MO.
51. The Dark Side of Mark Twain
Feb 07...450 words...two pages...three photos
First commercial cave in Missouri has ties to Mark Twain's writing
50.Color Me Big
Dec 06...250 words...one page...one photo
Oversize coloring books are the largest in the world.
49. Glow-in-the-Dark Golf
Dec 06...250 words...one page...one photo
Minuture golf played under 350 black lights.
48. A Tip of the Hat
Sep, 06...300 words...one page...two photos
Description of Levine Hat Co., largest hat retailer in the world
47. Graham Cave has welcomed visitors for 10,000 years
July,06...300 words...one page...one photo
Introduces Missouri's earliest known inhabitants
46.Springfield footbridge spans two centuries
July,06...300 words...one page...one photo
Longest footbridge in the US dates to 1902 and resembles the Golden Gate
45.It is easy to be greeen
July, 06...300 words...one page...one photo
Earthways House in St. Louis teaches the public how to conserve natural resources
44. Missouri's Elephant Herd
September, 2005...five pages...800 words...seven photos
History of Elephant Rock State Park in Graniteville, MO
43. "Reliving the 1800's"
July, 2005...one page...500 words...one photo
Story of Campbell House Museum.
42. "The Missouri Tigers"
July, 2005...four pages...1500 words...eight photos
Story about a couple who adopted and are raising five Tigers.
41. "City Slickers"
July, 2005...four pages....1500 words...seven photos
Summary of four dude ranches in Missouri
40. "Creative Front"
May, 2005...six pages...1500 words...six photos
Compares a reenactor photographer and painter who recreate Civil War scenes in Missouri
39. "Arrow Rock's Broadway"
May, 2005...four pages...1500 words...five photos
Tiny town of 60 hosts summer stock theater for 30,000
38. "Queen of Cute"
May, 2005...three pages...1000 words...three photos
A Personal Glimpse Into Life of Missourian Mary Englebreit
37. "Farm Fresh Dining"
May, 2005...one page...250 words...one photo
Introduces new New York restaurant to Missouri
36. "International World"
May, 2005...one page...250 words...one photo
World Festival Enjoys Third Year in St. Louis
35. "Take Off to Branson's Wild Bird Park"
May, 2005...one page...250 words... one photo
New attraction in Branson with bird shows and birds.
34. "A Rare Wax Museum"
March, 2005...one page...250 words...one photo
Previews Black Wax History Museum in St. Louis
33. "In a Natural State"
March 2005...six pages...1500 words...seven photos
Summary of Nature Conservancy work throughout Missouri
32. "Vintage Baseball: Hoozah!"
March 2005...one page...400 words...one photo
Vintage baseball teams play by 1864 rules in Missouri
31. "Cardinals Roost in Springfield"
March 2005...one page...400 words...one photo
Baseball Cardinal farm club opens at new stadium.
30. "The Corporate Clydesdales"
January 2005...five pages...2000 words...four photos PLUS COVER
Review of Clydesdale Hitch, the symbol of Busch Brewery
29. "White Knuckle Whitewater"
January 2005...one page...300 words...one photo
Whitewater canoe races held annually in Missouri
28. "Picture Perfect"
January 2005...one page...450 words...four photos
Reviews the life of Jack Zehrt, famous Missouri photographer
27. "The Doll Doctor"
December 2004...one page....600 words...one photo
Story about a lady who fixes antique dolls
26. "Church of Ages"
October 2004...four pages...1500 words...five photos
History of oldest church west of the Mississppi
25. "The Wheel Deal"
October 2004...one page...300 words...two photos
Review of new speed park and skate park in St. Louis
24. "Family Bear Looms"
October 2004...one page...300 words...two photos
Artist making teddy bears out of old fur coats.
23. Dynamic Duo of Art
August 2004....one page...600 words....two photos
Describes the work and talent of woodworker and his paper artist wife.
22. "Get Your Kicks On Route 66"
August, 2004....1800 words....10 photos (PLUS COVER)
Remaining vestiges of “America’s Mother Road” in Missouri
21. Shaw Nature Preserve
June, 2004...1000 words...9 photos (PLUS COVER)
Pictorial essay on hiking and walking at the preserve.
20. "Shakespeare Theater in the Park"
June, 2004...350 words...two photos
Reviews 2004 production of "As You Like It."
19. "A Pickle of a Hike"
April, 2004...350 words...two photos
Describes outstanding hike in Pickle Springs Natural Area
18. "Come Fly With Me"
April, 2004...350 words...three photos
Description of Antique Aircraft Museum in St. Louis
17. "Que Serra, Que Serra"
April, 2004...350 words...two photos
Previews new museum in St. Louis showcasing works by Serra
16. "Show Me Missouri Slopes"
Feburary, 2004...1500 words...four photos
Describes the two Missouri Ski Resorts
15. "Rock of Ages"
February, 2004...350 words...three photos
Introduces 86-year-old stone sculptor
14. "A Personal Touch"
December 2003...500 works...one page...one photo
Presents Missouri artist making custom one-of-a-kind books
13. "A Small World"
October 2003...300 words...one page...one photo
Presents Missouri artist who makes miniature museum quality dioramas
12. "A Bear Comeback"
October 2003...1250 words...four pages....five photos (two full page photos)
Tells the story of the repopulation of bears in southern Missouri forests
11. "Visual Music"
October 2003...500 words...three pages...five photos (two full page photos)
Reviews 93-year-old artist in his most prolific year
10. "Puppets on Parade"
August 2003...300 words...1/2 page...one photo
Introduces historical puppet museum near Kansas City
9. "Monumental Art"
August 2003...500 words...four pages...five photos( two full page photos)
Previews 200 acre sculpture park in St. Louis County
8. "Majestic Mungo"
August 2003...450 words...two pages...one full page photo
Reviews Missouri's largest swamp
7. “Jewel of Forest Park”
June 2003…638 words…five pages…8 photos (PLUS COVER)
Review of recently refurbished historic St. Louis landmark.
6. “A Gift for Glass”
June 2003….570 words…two pages…5 photos
Custom glass blower and his colorful creations.
5. “Homegrown Tennis Courts”
June 2003…one page…2 photos
One of two public grass tennis courts in the United States
4. “Paper In Full Bloom”
April 2003…one page…2 photos
Hand-made paper business featuring dried flowers pressed into the paper.
3. “It’s Wright in St. Louis”
October 2002…. 1152 words…five pages…7 photos
Review of renovated 1954 Frank Lloyd Wright home, newly opened as a Museum.
2. “One Stylish Scribe”
August 2002…one page…2 photos
Thirty-year calligraphy business specializing in custom designed wedding invitations.
1. “Wooden Train Business Steams Along”
April 2002…one page…2 photos
Growth of toy train business from a garage workshop to a worldwide business.
Jim Winnerman
416 Conway Wold Byway
St. Louis, Missouri 63141
USA
[email protected]
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