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St. Pete’s Hidden History

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Al Downing: The Ambassador of Jazz

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

  • June 12, 2014
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Hidden History: Civil Rights Advances, Part 2

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

  • May 29, 2014
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Hidden History: Civil rights advances, Part 1

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

  • May 22, 2014
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Campbell Park throughout the years

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

  • May 1, 2014
  • Author TWC
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Celebration of life: Paul Barco

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

  • May 1, 2014
  • Author TWC
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Paul Barco goes home

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

  • April 24, 2014
  • Author TWC
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Jordan Park over the years

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

  • April 17, 2014
  • Author TWC
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The Original Mr. I Got ‘Em

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

  • April 10, 2014
  • Author TWC
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USF Celebrates Black History

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

  • February 27, 2014
  • Author TWC
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Hidden History: Ambassadors Club

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

  • February 20, 2014
  • Author TWC
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Hidden History: Remembering Dr. Leggett

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

  • February 6, 2014
  • Author TWC
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St. Pete’s Hidden History: The men behind the schools

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

  • January 2, 2014
  • Author TWC
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St. Pete’s Hidden History: St. Petersburg 100 years ago

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

  • December 26, 2013
  • Author TWC
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St. Pete’s Hidden History: St. Petersburg 50 years ago

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

  • December 26, 2013
  • Author TWC
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Flagmon Welch: St. Pete’s Black pioneer

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

  • August 16, 2012
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