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St. Louis Argus (2nd)
2312-2316 Market Street
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In 1932, 40 feet of the Argus space was taken over by the city to widen Market Street to a 100 ft boulevard necessitating the need for a new building. The new office building was built entirely by Black stonemasons, bricklayers, roofers, carpenters, structural iron workers, concrete workers, plasterers, plumbers, steam fitters, painters and electricians
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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