#28: The Inspiration Behind Gotham City: St. Louis
The ‘Giant Lighted Lucite Map of Gotham City,’ a recurring prop in multiple episodes of the 1960s Batman series, intriguingly resembles St. Louis’s layout. It meticulously showcases the city’s iconic landmarks, including Forest Park, Fairground Park, Tower Grove Park, and Lafayette Park.
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This clever nod to a real-world city adds an extra layer of depth to the fictional Gotham City, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality for viewers of the iconic television series.