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

Michael and Steven Roberts

The Roberts Companies

Photographed by Jason Voigt, January 23, 2023

1. Michael and Steven Roberts Marker

Inscription. Michael and Stevens Roberts were born in St. Louis and educated in St. Louis Public Schools. They were both elected to the position of alderman for the City of St. Louis. They established the first minority owned television station in St. Louis. Their real estate developments include single and multi-family housing, hotels, shopping centers, and a performing arts venue. They maintain commitment to the Black community.

Erected by Gateway Community Foundation.

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

Location. 38° 38.195′ N, 90° 12.432′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Downtown West. It is on Doctor Martin Luther King Drive (Missouri Route D) west of North 20th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2000 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Saint Louis MO 63106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road

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Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Albert W. Johnson (here, next to this marker); Gloria White (here, next to this marker); Betty Jean Kerr (here, next to this marker); James E. Williams, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Ron Himes (here, next to this marker); Sylvester Leclaire Smith (here, next to this marker); Darlene Green (here, next to this marker); Robert Beeks (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 2, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.