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East St. Louis
Clyde C Jordan Senior Citizen Building
6755 State Street
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Originally called the East St. Louis Senior Citizen Building, the center was renamed after the death of Clyde C. Jordan Sr. in 1987. Jordan, a respected newspaper publisher, philanthropist, and community leader, served as East St. Louis Township Supervisor and president of the East St. Louis School District 189 Board. He received awards from more than one hundred local organizations. Today, the Clyde C. Jordan Senior Center provides programs and activities that support senior citizens in the community.
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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