Black History – Missouri Preservation

Westland Acres

09/18/201911/17/2020Missouri Preservation

Westland Acres is a residential subdivision of approximately 130 acres on the border of the villages of Chesterfield and Wildwood in suburban west St. Louis County. It contains a handful…Continue readingWestland Acres

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George B. Vashon Museum: Old North’s Hidden Treasure

06/28/201811/17/2023Missouri Preservation

What have we been up to, you ask? When we aren’t calling legislators, recognizing outstanding projects and spreading the word about at-risk places, we’re doing our best to get out…Continue readingGeorge B. Vashon Museum: Old North’s Hidden Treasure

2013 Most Endangered 2014 Most Endangered Places in Peril

Greenwood Cemetery

05/17/201311/17/2020Missouri Preservation

HillsdaleSt. Louis County Greenwood Cemetery was established in 1874 as the first commercial African-American cemetery in the St. Louis area. After emancipation and before the establishment of Greenwood, the majority…Continue readingGreenwood Cemetery

2012 Most Endangered Places in Peril

Charles and Bettie Birthright Home

05/17/201211/17/2020Missouri Preservation

109 S. Main StreetClarktonDunklin County For more than 40 years this house was home to Charles and Bettie Birthright, former slaves who achieved economic independence and prosperity while building close…Continue readingCharles and Bettie Birthright Home

2011 Most Endangered Places in Peril

Jefferson School

05/17/201111/17/2020Missouri Preservation

Cape GirardeauCape Girardeau County The Jefferson School in Cape Girardeau was constructed in 1904 and is the oldest public school building still standing in this City. For some time before the…Continue readingJefferson School

2010 Most Endangered 2011 Most Endangered 2012 Most Endangered 2013 Most Endangered 2014 Most Endangered 2015 Places in Peril 2016 Places in Peril Places in Peril

Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church

05/18/201002/16/2021Missouri Preservation

LexingtonLafayette County Constructed in 1870, this stately Romanesque style building was once home to the largest African-American religious congregation in Lafayette County. Through the years the enrollment declined, the church…Continue readingZion African Methodist Episcopal Church

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