St. Pete’s Hidden History

Al Downing: The Ambassador of Jazz

BY JON WILSON, Columnist Jazz master Alvin Joseph Downing, widely known for his music and…

BY JON WILSON, Columnist Civil rights in St. Petersburg made considerable progress during…

BY JON WILSON, Columnist This year brings the 50th anniversary of the federal Civil…

BY JON WILSON, Columnist Campbell Park has been an important community recreation asset…

BY JON WILSON, Columnist ST. PETESBURG – The community gathered to say goodbye to long…

BY JON WILSON, Columnist The community has lost a treasure trove of history and wisdom…

BY JON WILSON, Columnist Many old-timers in the community, and some not so old, recall…

Elijah Moore came to St. Petersburg in 1912 and, for decades, sold peanuts all over town…

Moving day into Jordan Park in 1939. BY JON WILSON ST. PETERSBURG Vintage photos…

BY JON WILSON, Columnist In its day, the Ambassadors Club was among St. Petersburg’s…

Dr. Gilbert Leggett and Dr. James Ponder receiving outstanding service awards accompanied…

James B. Sanderlin, Douglas Jamerson, Thurgood Marshall and Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs BY…

Pepper Town was one of the first Black neighborhoods in St. Pete. Historians say the…

Black people were not allowed in downtown St. Petersburg except to go to work. Dr. Ralph…

Patriarch of the Welch family, Flagmon Welch had a powerful work ethic. Pictured are his…