Up to 1000 Muslims from St. Louis wear headscarves in public, outside mosques, according to rough estimates by Abdullah. Nowadays, only rarely do strangers stare at his headscarf. Louisianans are more tolerant than they were in their teens.
The Center for Global Muslim Life reports that the average number of children per household for members of the Muslim community in St. Louis, Missouri is 2.7. This figure is based on data collected from the local Muslim population. Before European settlement, the area had been occupied for thousands of years by various Native American cultures. Between approximately 900 and 1500 AD, it was a regional center of Mississippian culture, headquartered in Cahokia, east of the river, and which extended across the continent along the Mississippi and its tributaries.
St. Louis was founded on February 14, 1764 by French fur traders Gilbert Antoine de St. Maxent, Pierre Laclède, and Auguste Chouteau, all from New Orleans. It was named after King Louis IX of France, and it quickly became the regional center of the French country of Illinois. In 1764, France was defeated in the Seven Years' War and was forced to give up its territory east of the Mississippi to Great Britain.
He ceded his nominal right to the areas west of the river to Spain. In 1800, Spain ceded Louisiana to France. Three years later, Napoleon left North America and sold the territory to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. European exploration of the area was first recorded in 1673, when French explorers Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette traveled through the Mississippi River Valley. Five years later, La Salle claimed the region for France as part of La Louisiane, also known as Louisiana.
The first European settlements in the area were French and were built in the country of Illinois (also known as Upper Louisiana) on the east side of the Mississippi River during the 1690s and early 1700s in Cahokia, Kaskaskia, and Fort de Chartres. Immigrants from French villages on the east side of the Mississippi River, such as Kaskaskia, founded Ste. In 1765, the city began to receive visits from representatives of the English, French and Spanish governments. The Indians in the area expressed their dissatisfaction with being under the control of British forces. One of Ottawa's great chiefs, Pontiac, was angry at the change in power and the possibility of the British entering his lands. Established by many Southerners in a slave state, St.
Louis split in political sympathies and became polarized during the American Civil War. In 1861, 28 civilians died in a clash with Union troops. Louis suffered economically because of the Union's blockade of southbound river traffic on the Mississippi River. The St.
Louis Arsenal built battleships for the Union Navy. Slaves had a lot of jobs on the coast and on river ships. Given St. Louis' location near free states such as Illinois, some slaves escaped in search of freedom while others filed demands for freedom in court with help from local attorneys. Roughly half of slaves achieved freedom in hundreds of lawsuits before the American Civil War. Abolitionist Elijah Parish Lovejoy's printing press was destroyed for a third time by townspeople and he was killed near Alton, Illinois a year later. In 1950s several urban renewal projects were built while St.
Louis worked to replace old and substandard housing; however some were poorly designed causing problems. A prominent example is Pruitt-Igoe which became a symbol for public housing failure and was demolished less than two decades after its construction. Since 1980s several revitalization efforts have focused on downtown St. Louis including postmodern commercial skyscrapers such as One US Bank Plaza (197), AT&T Center (198), and One Metropolitan Square (198). One US Bank Plaza is an example of structural expressionism emphasizing its steel structure. Religious structures from before Civil War reflect common residential styles at that time such as Basilica of St.
Louis King of France (Old Cathedral) built between 1831-1834 in federal style; SS Cyril & Methodius Church (185) Neo-Gothic style; Cathedral Church Christ (completed 1867 designed 185 Neo-Gothic style). Much commercial & industrial development centered along riverbank leading to demolition of many pre-Civil War buildings during Gateway Arch construction; remaining architectural heritage includes district with cobblestone streets & brick/cast-iron warehouses called Laclede's Landing now popular for restaurants & nightclubs. Industrial buildings from that time include parts Anheuser-Busch brewery dating back to 1860s; religious buildings from late 19th/early 20th centuries include Cathedral Basilica St. Louis designed by Barnett & built 1907-1914 Neo-Byzantine style; St Stanislaus Kostka example Polish cathedral style; other major designs include St Alphonsus Liguori (Rock Church) 186 Neo-Gothic & Second Presbyterian Church St Louis. The Center for Global Muslim Life reports that members of Muslim community in St Louis Missouri have an average 2.7 children per household. This figure is indicative of a larger trend among Muslims living in America: families are growing larger than ever before due to increased immigration from countries with higher birth rates than those found in America today. The Muslim community in St Louis is no exception: families are growing larger due to increased immigration from countries with higher birth rates than those found in America today. The average number of children per household for members of this community is 2.7 – higher than most other communities across America – indicating that this trend is likely to continue into future generations. The Muslim community in St Louis is an important part of American society: it contributes significantly to local culture and economy while providing a safe haven for those seeking refuge from persecution abroad. The average number of children per household among members of this community is indicative not only of their commitment to family values but also their commitment to building a better future for their children – one that will be filled with opportunity and prosperity.
