East St. Louis, IL: Memories and Places - Bobbie L. Washington
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2009
- A photographic retrospective of East St. Louis and the wonderful architecture that was ignored and abandon. It was the home of jazz great Miles Davis, Olympic champion Jackie Joiner-Kersee, dancer and choreographer Katherine Dunham, tennis champion Jimmy Connors, Hollywood filmmakers Reginald Hudlin, and Warren Hudlin.
Never ashamed of where I come from, but so so saddened every time I come back to visit. Seems like it's not fun to come back anymore because the only time I come now is when someone dies.East St. Louis is my home town, but it's been dying since before any of us were even though of. God have mercy on it and our people still there.
Thanks for sharing. The memories. Ill be heading back next month. I miss home.
This is almost everywhere in every city you go now
my mother born there in 1947
Grew
We had to go back home to East ST 3 months ago for a funeral and we ate so many snoots and st pauls because we dont get them here in TX
What a well done video. You have described the condition of East St. Louis very well - factual and with not too much emotion (although I am sure you feel it). I never lived in this city but my family did. I attended church on State St until the mid-1980's. My doctor was there, we went shopping at Sears and got ice cream at Custard's Last Stand. I am saddened every time I drive through East St. Louis today. And I feel so sorry for the people who still live there. Anyway, thank you, Bobbie, for your very interesting video.
Yanno... watching your video brought back some vivid memories for me totally. I swear..., a few of those places I do remember for sure like the Klaus Coffee Co. To be honest, I never knew the name of the place at all but it was located at 14th & State Street. I know that because my grandma lived not far from there and I remember it as being a bakery. I've not smelled a bakery like that since but will always remember the bakery and its wonderful smell. My grandma's gone now but won't forget.
I was born in E. Saint Louis in 1952. 3528 Bond Avenue. Phone, Upton 35507. It was absolutely beautiful way back then. A very large water fountain was directly across the the street from our house, which was Virginia Park. We moved when I was 12 to Bettendorf Iowa. I am 69 years now. I will always hold my memories of life and love in my first home. E. St. Louis is now in the hands of gangs. It is filthy, no stores and garbage everywhere. The buildings are boarded up. Some people, mostly black still live there. Not too many tho. I saw all of this 3 weeks ago when I visited there. Just wanted to see my old home. I cried when I did. Do not EVER go to this town as it is extremely dangerous and the GANGS will kill you if they want to.
beautiful memories- I went to Hughes Quinn when it looked like that-Pepsi Cola used to have a warehouse under the McArthur Bridge on 10TH street
The Ainad Temple still stands ❤❤❤
Bobby,this was awesome! I was born at Christian Welfare Hospital in '56,went to St.Phillpis grade school and Assumption High.Graduated in '74.Worked at Tri-City Grocery in Loisel Village '73-;75.Had a great time there! Do you remember any of these places? Thank you so much for this!
I have relatives in the area of N. 11th St. @ Summit Avenue. My uncle lived @ 13th & Pennsylvania (I don't even think any houses are still on that block). My dad bought a house on Waverly Ave. not too far from 25th St. but wound up selling it because my Mom was afraid to liv e in E. St. Louis. I spent many summers there on vacation from Chicago visiting relatives. Those pig snoot sandwiches are good though. I also love St. Paul sandwiches you can find at any Chinese take out in the city.
It wouldn't be so sad, if it hadn't been destroyed on purpose.
I grew up in ESL in the 60s and 70s . Flint, Camden, ESL, Gary, same Shit different toliet
Was born in E. Saint Loius Il in 1963. We moved to Bellevelle when I was 3. Lived on Post Place, not sure of exact address.
I’m from east St. Louis have family there
Well done.
Clark Middle School (33rd & State) burned down Friday. from what I understand,the building was to be turned into apartment housing and the work was to be funded by some of the stimulus money also. I remember passing by the building several times as some of my cousins lived close (24th & Louisiana).
@soln4suhreborn OMG, lol.... yunno, I just read a comment above about Pig Snoot therefore I'm a northerner resident now and have been one well over a decade since leaving the area years ago. As I read the comment on pig snoot..., I instantly remembered the St. Paul Sandwiches and how rare they are here where I live just as are the pig snoot.
Surprise..., surprise..., I scroll down the page and see your comment on St. Paul Sandwiches, lmao. Whoa... talk about right oughta your mouth, lol.