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Alton
Allen Chapel AME Church
2213 Salu Street
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Allen Chapel and an affiliated school were established in 1876 by the Reverend William B. Hammond in a building that would later become the Dunbar School. In 1879, Hammond sold a piece of property in Upper Alton to his congregation. The present church building was completed in 1880. In the early 1940s, the structure was remodeled and covered with brick siding. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It is located in the Midtown Neighborhood Historic District.
SOURCE: The historical information presented on this page is adapted with permission from Discovering African American St. Louis: A Guide to Historic Sites by Dr. John A. Wright, Sr. We are honored to share his invaluable research and historical insights, made available through the generous consent of Dr. Wright and the Missouri Historical Society Press. Their dedication to preserving and celebrating the rich legacy of Black St. Louis is a gift to our community—a testament to those who came before us and a guide for those who walk the path forward.
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2213 Salu Street