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Discovery Series – St. Louis

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The Discovery Series St. Louis is a mug for “Gateway to the West”.

St. Louis’s history begins with its founding in 1764 by French fur traders Pierre Laclède and Auguste Chouteau. Named after King Louis IX of France, the city became a crucial river port and launching point for westward expansion during the 19th century. The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and the Lewis and Clark Expedition that departed from St. Louis in 1804 cemented its role as America’s gateway. From hosting the 1904 World’s Fair to becoming a major manufacturing and brewing center, St.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – St. Louis

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Let’s see what the design of the Discovery Series Ornament St. Louis can offer.

St. Louis began as a French fur trading post in 1764, named after King Louis IX of France. It grew quickly thanks to its prime location along the Mississippi River, becoming a key stop for traders and settlers heading west. By the 1800s, it was one of the busiest ports in the country and a true crossroads of America. The city played a big role during the westward expansion, earning its nickname “The Gateway to the West.” Its streets carry traces of French, African American, and immigrant influences that shaped its culture.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Kansas City

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Discovery Series – Kansas City joins the earlier release of the ornament for the same city. I mentioned the following symbols from the design of the ornament in the previous post: Kansas City Jazz, Love Lock Bridge, Kansas City Union Station and The 18th and Vine District. Let’s see what other symbols and landmarks the bigger mug showcases.

Kansas City’s story begins in the early 1800s along the banks of the Missouri River, where traders and settlers built a small frontier outpost.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Missouri

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Let’s see which symbols and landmarks creators were able to incorporate in the design of the Discovery Series – Missouri. Please note, I will skip those I mentioned in the review of the ornament.

– Meramec Caverns, located near Stanton, is one of Missouri’s most famous natural wonders. These stunning limestone caves stretch for miles beneath the Ozark hills, offering guided tours through chambers filled with stalactites and stalagmites. The caverns have even been linked to the outlaw Jesse James, adding a touch of mystery to their breathtaking beauty.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Kansas City

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Discovery Series Ornament – Kansas City is the release for a vibrant heartland metropolis that straddles the border between Missouri and Kansas. Founded in the 1830s as a river port along the Missouri River, the city quickly grew into a center for commerce, transportation, and culture. Its rich history includes the rise of jazz music, the development of world-famous barbecue, and a reputation for warm Midwestern hospitality. Today, Kansas City blends its historic charm with modern innovation, offering visitors and residents a unique mix of tradition and creativity.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Missouri

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Along with the ornament from the neighbouring state, I picked up this beautiful Discovery Series Ornament Missouri. I really like how the shades of blue stand out in the design; they make it especially eye-catching. Do you agree?

Missouri, “The Show-Me State”, became the 24th state in 1821 as part of the Missouri Compromise, which tried to balance slave and free states in the growing Union. Before statehood, it was home to Native American tribes such as the Osage and Missouria and later became a major point of westward expansion.… Read more

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Been There – University of Missouri

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The latest addition to the Campus Collection is Starbucks Been There – University of Missouri mug, designed using black and “MU Gold” colors. The latter, as you could guess, is an official custom color of the University.
The University of Missouri (Mizzou, MU, or Missouri) is a public university located in Columbia. When founded in 1839, it was the first public university west of the Mississippi River. As many as 30,000 students enroll in more than 300-degree academic programs at Mizzou, each year.… Read more

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Been There – Missouri 2

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Dash is another very popular “fix” for the BT series mugs. Starbucks Been There – Missouri v2 replaces “SHOW ME STATE” with “SHOW-ME STATE” right on the front of the mug. And I can clearly understand the designers because I was able to find both readings from the official sources. Just look at this “welcome” sign that can be seen as you enter the state by road, then two license plates. It is indeed confusing.

There are multiple versions where this nickname is originating from.… Read more

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Been There Ornament – Missouri

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A big portion of the front of Starbucks Been There Ornament Missouri mug is occupied by train. My guess this is related to Missouri Pacific Railroad, which was one of the first railroads in the United States west of the Mississippi River. Also:
– Stamp with a horseshoe – I think that’s for the Pony Express, which was a mail service delivering messages, newspapers, and mail between St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, California.
– Ship’s wheel – marks the legendary steamboat era on the Missouri River
– White Hawthorn Blossom – state’s official flower… Read more

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