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Ferrier-Harris Nursing Home
3636 Page Boulevard
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Ferrier Harris Home for the Aged founded in 1902 as the Colored Old Folks Home moved to this site in 1943. A group of Black women known as the Women's Wednesday Sewing Club raised funds for the home which continues to provide facilities for senior citizens in the African-American community. The home is named for Rose Ferrier Harris, the club's first president. In 1993, it had 27 residents
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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3636 Page Boulevard