Downtown West in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Charles E. Fleming

Born September 1, 1937

Photographed By Jason Voigt, January 23, 2023

1. Charles E. Fleming Marker

Inscription. Charles Edward Fleming was born in Richmond Heights, Missouri. He is an alumnus of Washington University College UC'61. Other affiliations include registered architect by National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and the St. Louis Chapter of American Institute of Architects. President and Design Principal of Fleming Corporation, he is the first African American to own a full service architectural engineering, planning & construction management firm in Missouri. Charles was instrumental in the construction of the Earl Wilson Jr. Gateway Classic Building.

Erected by Gateway Community Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 38° 38.186′ N, 90° 12.42′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Downtown West. Marker is on North 20th Street south of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive (Missouri Route D), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1934 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Saint Louis MO 63106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jimmie M. Edwards (here, next to this marker); Nathaniel Sweets (here, next to this marker); Lou Fatha Thimes (here, next to this

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marker); Myrtle H. Davis (here, next to this marker); Helen Elizabeth Nash (here, next to this marker); David L. Steward (here, next to this marker); Joe Wiley (here, next to this marker); Abraham Bolden (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 60 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.