The Ville, St. Louis

The Ville, St. Louis
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 132
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ISBN-10 : 0738508152
ISBN-13 : 9780738508153
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Book Synopsis The Ville, St. Louis by : John Aaron Wright

Download or read book The Ville, St. Louis written by John Aaron Wright and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A few miles from downtown St. Louis, The Ville was once locked off from much of the area. In spite of racial obstacles, this small community became nationally known as the cradle of black culture and intellect in St. Louis. Current and former residents will recognize photographs of Sumner High School and Homer G. Phillips Hospital, as well as many famous former residents. Over the years this once thriving community fell into decline, and is now struggling to recapture some of its former glory.


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