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

Freeman R. Bosley, Jr.

Born July 20, 1954

Photographed By Jason Voigt, January 23, 2023

1. Freeman R. Bosley, Jr. Marker

Inscription. Attorney Freeman R. Bosley, Jr., graduated from St. Louis University School of Law in 1979. In 1993, he became the 1st black elected Mayor of the City of St. Louis. During his term, he devised a plan that resulted in the successful acquisition of the former Los Angeles Rams and construction of the TWA Dome.

Erected by Gateway Community Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1979.

Location. 38° 38.198′ N, 90° 12.446′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Downtown West. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William L. "Bill" Clay, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Maxine Waters (here, next to this marker); Wendell Pruitt (here, next to this marker); Roscoe Robinson, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Jackie Joyner-Kersee (here, next to this marker); Earl Wilson, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Elston Howard

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(a few steps from this marker); Wayman F. Smith, Jr. (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Also see . . . Freeman Bosley Jr. on Wikipedia. Bosley had served only one term (1993-1997) when he was defeated by Clarence Harmon in the 1997 primary. While he oversaw the city during its challenge with the Flood of '93, his administration was plagued with corruption and scandals. In 2014, Bosley would lose his law license after reports of misconduct; it would later be reinstated. (Submitted on February 10, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, February 23, 2023

2. Freeman R. Bosley, Jr. Marker

Photographed By Jason Voigt, February 23, 2023

3. Freeman R. Bosley, Jr. Marker

Sidewalk plaques are outside the Hopewell Center, formerly the Gateway Community Foundation building

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 10, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.