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1855 tax statement (personal property tax) to the City of Saint Louis from Henry Shaw stating his ownership of four enslaved persons.
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John Berry Meachum, husband of Mary Meachum. He and his wife were both freed persons engaged in the efforts of the Underground Railroad through their church, home, and school. A pastor and founder of the oldest black church in Missouri he was also a skilled carpenter. A trade he taught to those he assisted, a skill that afforded him income to help free enslaved people by buying their freedom. As an educator he operated a school which taught both free and enslaved black students. When the state of Missouri banned all education for blacks in 1847 he circumvented the law by teaching classes on a steamboat on the Mississippi River. The efforts of John and Mary Meachum are today celebrated with the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing.
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The Garden held its first floral display shows in the 1890s at the St. Louis Exposition and Music Hall. These early shows featured Chrysanthemums and would later move to Garden grounds in 1905. Located at Olive and 13th Street the St. Louis Exposition and Music Hall operated between 1883-1907 and was demolished to make way for the St. Louis Central Library which stands today at the downtown location.
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Page one of Henry Shaw's voided will from May 12, 1851. The will was voided on November 18, 1861.
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Page two of Henry Shaw's voided will from May 12, 1851. The will was voided on November 18, 1861.
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Page three of Henry Shaw's voided will from May 12, 1851. The will was voided on November 18, 1861.
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Page four of Henry Shaw's voided will from May 12, 1851. The will was voided on November 18, 1861.
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Bill of sale for Esther, enslaved black woman, 1852 (call#E445.M67 K55 1852 4o,) Julian Edison Department of Special Collections, Washington University Libraries.
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Populus monilifera growing along Tower Grove Avenue. Tower Grove House visible above stone garden wall in the background.
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Front view of the original Main Gate from across Tower Grove Ave. Color magic lantern slide.
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