The St. Clair County Historical Society (est. 1905) helps St. Clair County tell its story through education, research, preservation and community involvement.
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When this photo was taken in the 1950s, this building was one of the last in Belleville to have an original porte-cochère.
Our research indicates that it sat in the 200 block of E. Washington on the north side of the street.
It seems that it was demolished around 1965.
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Check out the full lineup for the Belleville History Field Day on Saturday.
As you can see, the schedule is packed with fun and history.
Come out and celebrate with us!
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Jun 11
The St. Clair County Historical Society relies on community support to preserve our past.
Join today and be part of that mission.
Join here: STCCHS.org/join
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Jun 11
Dr. Grover Cleveland Otrich practiced medicine in Belleville as an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat) for 60 years.
In these 1950s photos, he’s demonstrating another skill for his fellow Belleville Rotarians.
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Jun 10
On July 8th, join us for Language of Liberty at the Old Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site in Cahokia Heights.
Experience the power of the nation’s founding words in a historic setting.
See the flyer for more information.
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Jun 10
Winstanley Place figures prominently in the 1890 spread on East St. Louis from Leslie’s Illustrated News.
It was the hot new address, having been platted and divided for sale in February of 1890.
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During the Belleville History Field Day on June 20th, you’ll enjoy live music courtesy of Kris Taylor—guitar hero, raconteur, and all-around great guy.
Kris is cooking up an all-American set, taking you on a musical journey from sea to shining sea.
Don’t miss it!
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Be sure to stop by the Victorian Home Museum on June 20th to hear master organist Dennis Dvorachek play our 1912 Estey chapel organ.
It makes beautiful music and a big sound that you won’t want to miss.
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In preparing for our new exhibit on immigration and migration to St. Clair County, we’ve use many photos from our collection.
Here’s a great one of folks on stage in traditional dress at the Croatian Hall in East St. Louis around 1935.
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We’re honored that the Sons of the American Revolution are placing a Liberty Tree at the Messinger Cemetery!
This tree honors Revolutionary War veterans Roderick Messinger and Matthew Lyon, the fathers of John Messinger and Anne Lyon Messinger.
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JUST ADDED: LIVE MUSIC!
During the Belleville History Field Day on June 20th, you’ll enjoy live music courtesy of Kris Taylor.
Kris is cooking up an all-American set, taking you on a musical journey from sea to shining sea.
Don’t miss it!
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Our collection teems with fascinating examples of ephemera.
Ephemera refers to historical items, often printed materials, that weren’t intended to be kept or preserved.
We received these pieces of ephemera, cards meant to be displayed and discarded (but these survived).
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Join us on July 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Old Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site for The Language of Liberty: An America 250 Celebration.
Experience a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, first proclaimed to the people on July 8, 1776.
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Don’t worry, pal. You won’t be alone for long.
We’re working on a new exhibit on immigration and migration to St. Clair County in the Pete Kern Memorial Gallery.
As you can see, our clothing collection will play a central role in the exhibit.
Stay tuned!
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Every family, building, and artifact has a story.
Let us help you discover yours.
Tracing your roots? Researching a historic home? Identifying a mysterious object?
We’re your local history resource and we’re here to help!
Contact us today: stcchs.org/aboutus/
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We’re pleased and proud that our exhibit panels from Miles Davis: Modes & Modalities are currently on view at House of Miles East St. Louis !
Make it a point to visit H.O.M.E. during the centennial year.
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May 29
On June 20th, step back in time and experience the day Abraham Lincoln visited Belleville during one of the most pivotal election seasons in American history.
See the flier for more information.
Register here: buytickets.at/stclaircountyh…
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May 28
Celebrate a century of the Belleville Masonic Temple at a public open house this Saturday, May 30th.
See the flier for more details.
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May 28
In the 1890 Leslie’s spread on East St. Louis, industry features prominently. See the key to identify the factories.
The city became an economic powerhouse in the late 19th century, with all of the positives and negatives wrought by industrial development.
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May 27
Remember the Belleville American Legion baseball team photo we posted recently?
Thanks to your help, we identified all of the players.
See the 1955 clipping from the Belleville Daily Advocate.
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