Title

St. Malachy’s Church

Description

During the demolition of St. Malachy’s Church construction workers had a difficult time pulling down the tower in the front. This newspaper article details the efforts made to complete the demolition, but the building remained stubborn. Despite its resistance, the building eventually fell to the Mill Creek Valley urban renewal project.

Subject

St. Malachy’s Church

Demolitions

Mill Creek Valley

Urban Renewal Project

Urbanization

Neighborhood History

Churches

African American Community

St. Louis History