Refurbishing a city treasure with Brazilian granite: as part of a $90 million restoration project at Forest Park in St. Louis, MO, the Grand Basin received a facelift with New Caledonia granite paving and steps.(Gramil Granitos E Marmores Itapemirim Ltda.) From: Stone World | Date: March 1, 2004| Author: Adams, Jennifer | COPYRIGHT 2004 BNP Media. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Set deep in the heart in the community of St. Louis, MO, is Forest Park, which has a history dating back to the late 1800s. The 1,370-acre site, which is owned and maintained by the City of St. Louis, is one of 105 city parks under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry. Being home to many cultural institutions and attractions, including the St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Science Center, Missouri Historical Society, two golf courses and ...