You cannot wipe the history out | The effort to revive a historic Black neighborhood in St. Louis
The Ville was once the place to be for Black St Louis. It s the hometown to many celebrities and influential people, but it has changed from its hey-day Author: Rene Knott (KSDK) Updated: 11:45 AM CST February 26, 2021
ST. LOUIS In the early 1900s, an area just north of downtown St Louis began to thrive. The neighborhood was known for its scholars, businesspeople, activists and celebrities. This area was once called Elleardsville and then later shortened to The Ville.
Gwen Moore from the Missouri Historical Society called The Ville, “a strong black community.” It was once the place to be for Black St Louis.
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Kenneth M. Lee, Sumner Alumni Association president, addresses the crowd at the Sumner High School 140th Anniversary Gala at Chase Park Plaza on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Photo by Jon Gitchoff Jon Gitchoff
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Jacqueline Vanderford, Club 140 chairperson, addresses the crowd at the Sumner High School 140th Anniversary Gala at Chase Park Plaza on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Photo by Jon Gitchoff Jon Gitchoff
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