Benton Park West in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Calle Cherokee
Whereas, in honor of over 40 years of the Hispanic/Latino cultural economic contributions to the revitalization of Cherokee Street and the surrounding neighborhoods; and
Whereas, Cherokee Street is home to the largest concentration of Hispanic/Latino owned and operated bakeries, restaurants, shops and groceries in St. Louis City; and
Whereas, Cherokee Street is one of the most proudly diverse business districts in the City of St. Louis and a pillar of the revival of South City; and
Now therefore be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis, on behalf of the entire citizenry of the City of St. Louis, we hereby pause in our deliberations to celebrate and commemorate the contributions of all residents and business owners of Hispanic/Latino descent and recognize the importance of promoting and preserving that heritage through and honorary designation of Cherokee Street as, "Calle Cherokee."
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En cuano a que: en honor de los más de 40 años de contribuciones económicas y culturales que le a traído la comunidad hispanica/latina a la revitalización de Cherokee Street y sus vecindarios aledaños; y
En cuanto que: Cherokee Street es hogar a la concentración más grande de panaderías, restaurantes, tiendas y mercados de dueños hispanicos/latinos; y
En cuanto a que: Cherokee Street es uno de los distritos de negocios más orgullosamente diversos en la Ciudad de St. Louis, y un pilar del renacimiento del sure de St. Louis; y
En cuanto a que: Para celebrar y conmemorar las contribuicones de todos los residentes y negociante de descendencia hispanica/latina, y para reconocer, promover y presevar esta herencia, se hace una designación honoraria de Cherokee Street como "Calle Cherokee."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 38° 35.637′ N, 90° 13.793′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Benton Park West. Marker is at the intersection of Cherokee Street and California Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Cherokee Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2743 Cherokee Street, Saint Louis MO 63118, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
