Lore Lore 247: Subterranean
Feb 12, 2024
Discover the hidden patches of grass completing the circle shape of Stonehenge. Delve into the tragic history of the LEMP family and their haunted mansion. Uncover the buried dynasty in Missouri. Explore the mysterious cave turned secret laboratory. Learn about McDougall's Cave and its literary masterpiece.
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What Lies Beneath Shapes The Story
- Surface impressions often hide deeper, more complex realities revealed by digging or scanning.
- Archaeology, journalism, and folklore all benefit from looking beneath appearances to find fuller truths.
From Grocer To Cave Brewer
- Johann Lemp emigrated from Germany and turned a grocery sideline into a massive cave-cooled brewery in St. Louis.
- He stored thousands of kegs in a 300-foot cave and built a brewing fortune that made his family wealthy.
A Dynasty Marked By Tragedy
- The Lemp family rose to national prominence but suffered a cascade of tragedies including multiple suicides.
- William "Billy" Lemp's decline after family deaths and business collapse culminated in his suicide inside the mansion.